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Democratic Primaries

marylandblue

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8. Yes, I think a gay candidate can win.

Reply to MH1 (Reply #6)

Tue Mar 19, 2019, 02:23 PM

Mar 2019

Whatever candidate we run will have their real or perceived flaws magnified 1000 times. If we ran Jesus Christ, he'd be dismissed as a socialist, soft on crime, not a real Christian, and too omniscient.

What matters is not the flaws themselves, but how the candidate responds to the attacks. Always having a snappy reply, effective use of twitter, and cultivating the media are going to be key.

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

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If we don't win in 2020, it may be the end of America as we know it [View all] louis c Mar 2019 OP

The fact that the stakes are so high is helping cause the division marylandblue Mar 2019 #1

True. We all need to unify and not hold grudges once the nominee emerges. Power 2 the People Mar 2019 #3

It will never happen. NurseJackie Mar 2019 #4

I agree. But the difference will be that Joe Biden can take about 3% to 5% of Trump's votes away... louis c Mar 2019 #5

You're probably right but I can always hope. Power 2 the People Mar 2019 #7

Who is the candidate? The one who can win enough electoral college votes. MH1 Mar 2019 #6

Yes, I think a gay candidate can win. marylandblue Mar 2019 #8

In my example, it isn't a "flaw" of the candidate, it is a flaw of the voters. MH1 Mar 2019 #9

A "flaw" is anything voters percieve to be a flaw. marylandblue Mar 2019 #10

Obama is exceptional, and racism is more stigmatized than being anti-gay MH1 Mar 2019 #12

Right wing evangelicals aren't voting for any Democrat. marylandblue Mar 2019 #15

A gay candidate can't win in 2020 Awsi Dooger Mar 2019 #11

Exactly, I agree with you, and I think it is a shame. MH1 Mar 2019 #13

Pax Americana is already dead. joshcryer Mar 2019 #2

I think America as we know it is already over Mr Tibbs Mar 2019 #14