Democratic Primaries

not_the_one

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16. When mayor Pete speaks

Thu May 30, 2019, 10:56 PM

May 2019

it is like he is having a conversation with you.

He isn't preaching, or spouting cliches. He comes across as sincere and thoughtful.

I never thought any gay person would have a chance, but he is changing the rules. I hope he continues to be heard, and continues to win people over.

However, anecdotally, my partner and I had my partners brother and his wife visit last week for a few hours. Since we weren't prepared to cook for, and feed them, we went out to eat. The sister-in-law, who is VERY outspoken, and has an opinion (usually) on EVERYTHING (need I say Italian?), had never heard of mayor Pete.

I was absolutely gobsmacked. They aren't trumpanzies, and are on the right side of most issues.

But apparently there is a large segment out there who are not political junkies like we are, and have no clue about LOTS of stuff that is going on... I don't understand how someone hasn't even heard the name....

So Sad.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Mayor Pete is one of the gutsiest candidates to ever come along. He is quickly becoming a rock star [View all] mtnsnake May 2019 OP

I agree 1000%. MBS May 2019 #1

His manifest ability to call Trump out on his fake "pro-military" crap is so damned refreshing hlthe2b May 2019 #2

I do not know if he can win this time around Jarqui May 2019 #3

Me either but I won't be surprised if he does. Check out Pete's eyes, his expressions in this video: mtnsnake May 2019 #8

My pessimism isn't based on him per se Jarqui May 2019 #9

I think that may be true, sadly. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #36

sadly I agree DeSmet Jun 2019 #38

I felt that roughly 10-30% of the electorate was inaccessible to Obama Jarqui Jun 2019 #39

at least 10 to 30% of the electorate is always inaccessible to the other party marylandblue Jun 2019 #41

He can afford to be gutsy calguy May 2019 #4

He isn't in this to be appointed to some high post mtnsnake May 2019 #5

Pete is in it to win it. leftofcool May 2019 #6

OK, so you have seen them? nt USALiberal May 2019 #27

That's how underdogs win. First they are underestimated, then marylandblue May 2019 #30

They can all afford to be gutsy...if they're gutsy. He's not saying outlandish things. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #37

+1000 LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #44

Democratic candidates cannot afford to NOT be gutsy LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #45

Yes Vidal May 2019 #7

I love him. TruckFump May 2019 #10

You nailed it, my dear mtnsnake! I feel everything you said is completely right and true. n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2019 #11

He's awesome. Turin_C3PO May 2019 #12

Mostly agreed BootinUp May 2019 #13

I love him too, but only 2 don't take big money -- Warren and Sanders. pdsimdars May 2019 #14

He's a bit too milquetoast for me. RLG May 2019 #15

"Milquetoast?" The definition of that is "timid or submissive." Tipperary May 2019 #19

I'm not talking about his military experience nor his sexuality. RLG May 2019 #20

Interesting choice of words to describe a gay candidate. Tipperary May 2019 #21

Where do Buttigieg and O'Rourke differ policy-wise? RLG May 2019 #22

most Democrats agree on most issues JI7 May 2019 #23

So you are unable to tell me which policy is "milquetoast?" Tipperary May 2019 #31

Because both are considered to be the "new, young, fresh, Democrat". RLG May 2019 #33

If he wins the nomination, POC better get over it, nuance or no nuance. SMC22307 May 2019 #24

Good luck with this. RLG May 2019 #34

The record needs to be corrected here True Dough May 2019 #28

Yes, but in a more recent article it says he has been taking some large donations, pdsimdars Jun 2019 #40

A link to the article in question sure would be helpful True Dough Jun 2019 #42

It was a while ago. I did a search and this one was pretty good. pdsimdars Jun 2019 #43

Tulsi Gabbard is also not taking corporate money. LiberalLovinLug Jun 2019 #46

When mayor Pete speaks not_the_one May 2019 #16

Somewhere on the ticket or in the administration California_Republic May 2019 #17

His way with words is amazing Politicub May 2019 #18

Not just Drumpf, he sliced and diced Pence with finesse. SMC22307 May 2019 #25

Today my dream ticket.... The empressof all May 2019 #26

I'm all in on that dream ticket True Dough May 2019 #29

I agree, which is why Mayor Pete is currently #3 InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #32

I agree. He's amazing. He can talk to people in other than soundbites! Honeycombe8 May 2019 #35

It's about heart! Mopar151 Jun 2019 #47

Mayor Pete is an extraordinary human being. democrank Jun 2019 #48

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