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femmedem

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2. On the other hand, how wonderful that policies this progressive are now seen as centrist.

Fri Nov 8, 2019, 10:27 AM

Nov 2019

It's true that he's not the most progressive candidate this campaign season, but I'm very happy that policies that would have been seen as radically progressive just a few years ago are now seen as centrist.

But you're right: the downside is that in some circles he's being derided as too centrist.
Unfortunately we seem hardwired to label our candidates, and then be for or against them based on those labels, instead of recognizing how much they have in common.

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

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Pete Buttigieg unveils $1 trillion plan for affordable housing and child care -- and says how he'd-- [View all] femmedem Nov 2019 OP

In any other election cycle, these would be lauded as progressive, forward-leaning... SKKY Nov 2019 #1

On the other hand, how wonderful that policies this progressive are now seen as centrist. femmedem Nov 2019 #2

Very good point. I would be super happy to support Mayor Pete should he emerge... SKKY Nov 2019 #3

And I could well end up voting for Warren! femmedem Nov 2019 #4

K&R! Impressive plan! highplainsdem Nov 2019 #5

superb plans and goals, and I agree with other posters, it is madness that Buttigieg is seen by some Celerity Nov 2019 #6