Democratic Primaries

Tommy_Carcetti

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20. Going to the Presidency directly from the House is a tall order.

Thu Aug 1, 2019, 11:15 AM

Aug 2019

(Of course, going to the Presidency directly from hosting bad reality television competition shows seems like an even taller order, but Russian interference will do wonders for you.)

I really wanted to see Beto go after Cornyn. I know he's not as easy a target as Cruz, but I still think Beto had a lot of momentum from his 2018 run that he could use. Going for the Presidency now just seems to have squandered it.

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

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My Somewhat-Snarky Personal Group Rankings of Candidates [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2019 OP

"please come back in 4-8 years"... jcgoldie Aug 2019 #1

I know. It's a pre-2016 mindset of mine, I'll admit. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2019 #2

We have some very old candidates who might want to retire after four years. Chemisse Aug 2019 #4

I dont actually think thats realistic jcgoldie Aug 2019 #9

Well it's certainly not ideal. Chemisse Aug 2019 #16

Agree! The only change I'd make would be that I would add Buttigieg to Group B. nt woodsprite Aug 2019 #3

I think both Beto and Pete would make excellent cabinet members. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2019 #5

Make Beto ambassador to Texas (nt) JaneQPublic Aug 2019 #14

I don't understand this about Beto DrToast Aug 2019 #18

Going to the Presidency directly from the House is a tall order. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2019 #20

Good point. He's ready for something, that's for sure. Chemisse Aug 2019 #10

The candidates need to look in the mirror Tetrachloride Aug 2019 #6

Well at least we had that fun impeachment chat near the end. Chemisse Aug 2019 #13

A debate is intended to be a venue for contrasting positions, not for reaching consensus. Demit Aug 2019 #19

"Consensus" is my contrasting issue. Tetrachloride Aug 2019 #21

lol Cha Aug 2019 #7

+1 dalton99a Aug 2019 #12

I can't argue with any of those categories. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #8

Hmm. I agree with...all of that. Clash City Rocker Aug 2019 #11

I would generally agree, except for O'Rourke brooklynite Aug 2019 #15

Very funny. I mostly agree. yardwork Aug 2019 #17