Democratic Primaries

BlueWI

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50. It's fun to pick a candidate

Sun Mar 17, 2019, 08:40 PM

Mar 2019

and I have already changed once, from Warren to Inslee.

For myself and possibly others, we have legislation that is extremely important to us and has been for some time. My 3 issues of top importance are climate change, income inequalities, and diversity and inclusion for the new emerging nation. Warren and Inslee have prominently worked on at least 2 of these issues.

I also struggle to vote for candidates who voted for the War in Iraq, although I have done so twice before. Excessive ties to financial industries are a non-starter in the primaries. I like future oriented candidates, and prefer younger if possible - both Warren and Inslee are on the upper end of the ideal age, IMO. Also mindful of how well a candidate can engage the whole party through a genuine connection to grassroots Democrats.

That's it in a nutshell. Looking forward to putting the work in to win the presidency and Senate in 2020!

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

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Another question for all those who have picked a candidate? [View all] PeeJ52 Mar 2019 OP

Beto is the only one I have met in person and in person he is great! McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #1

Thanks, he seems like a great guy to hang with... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #11

I've met Cory Booker in person crazycatlady Mar 2019 #35

I am going to be a good "republican" RazzleCat Mar 2019 #2

uh... I think you're on the wrong board... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #12

joking the republican line is fall in love during the primary, fall in line for the election, hence RazzleCat Mar 2019 #40

I'm not sure how having an early favorite is some kind of surprise... Wounded Bear Mar 2019 #3

Thanks, it's just surprising to me being in Florida and up to my ears in Republicans... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #13

I picked Warren for 1 simple reason at140 Mar 2019 #4

Thanks, I was for Warren last year. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #16

Running for president is hard at140 Mar 2019 #33

It's how they get their message out Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #42

There are a few I have decided against, but I haven't picked a favorite. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #5

Thanks, that's me too... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #18

I lived in WA in 2016 crazycatlady Mar 2019 #37

Just my current preference based on policy and likeability marylandblue Mar 2019 #6

Thanks, yeah... very likeable. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #19

I picked Yang Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #7

Thanks, I need to look him up. I just read a story on him today. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #20

It is worth looking over his website Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #45

I find him very realistic and intriguing Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #43

He seems to be just that Sherman A1 Mar 2019 #46

easy, it's time for a woman qazplm135 Mar 2019 #8

Thanks, I have no problem with a woman either. Again, I don't know enough about her. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #21

Not early at all.. I have been pulling for Biden since the 2017 inauguration of the current resident Peacetrain Mar 2019 #9

Thanks, it would be good to get someone in there that knows how to be a President again... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #22

"How in the hell did you pick one so early?" quickesst Mar 2019 #10

:) It got your attention didn't it? Sorry to be rude... Thanks for answering though... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #23

He's got enough kick in him.... quickesst Mar 2019 #34

My thoughts too. We're gonna need experience to dig out of this tRumphole quickly... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #36

A huge part of setting things right again.... quickesst Mar 2019 #38

Because I read about them and considered the options. Why is it your business? Politicub Mar 2019 #14

Thanks for answering... because I haven't read about all of them yet and I'm asking for help... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #24

Well Andy823 Mar 2019 #15

In my best Morgan Freeman voice... Thanks, Andy... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #25

It was quite easy for me. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2019 #17

Peggy, we're traveling the same path. I loved that look on Pete's face when they asked about Pence.. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #27

Totally understandable, PeeJ True Dough Mar 2019 #51

I believe that Kamala Harris would be a great president. wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #26

Thank you, wasupaloopa... Now that is what I was looking for... PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #28

Harris / Inslee usrbs Mar 2019 #53

Experience, wisdom and likability. democratisphere Mar 2019 #29

Thanks, and agreed, but one wouldn't expect more than one term, right? PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #32

I don't believe in day to day variables and ping pong opinions Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #30

Thanks, but what can Beto O'Rourke do for me? I've yet to see a policy stance from him. PeeJ52 Mar 2019 #31

I supported Bernie last time and support him this time. Eric J in MN Mar 2019 #39

+1 PDittie Mar 2019 #41

I'm flexible, my current choice isn't set in stone DesertRat Mar 2019 #44

The map, and who can change it is 100% my driver. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #47

"If I were to vote in a presidential primary TODAY" - that is the key word. NOT who you would patricia92243 Mar 2019 #48

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It's fun to pick a candidate BlueWI Mar 2019 #50

I picked one for now, definitely subject to change sobenji Mar 2019 #52

There is very little in the differences among the candidates that overrides my fury at the Squinch Mar 2019 #54

I've been supporting Bernie since 2015. Nt roody Mar 2019 #55

i could back ANY of them but I love Joe...he makes me feel safe and hes funny.. samnsara Mar 2019 #56

For me executive experience and a good track record implementing policy that worked is important. Blue_true Mar 2019 #57

I chose Biden because I think he can beat Trump. Turin_C3PO Mar 2019 #58