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In reply to the discussion: Understanding Mayor Pete's Appeal [View all]femmedem
(8,561 posts)24. What he has said is that we should have a coalition between midwestern rust belt voters,
many of whom are white, and the African American base of the Democratic party, excluding, of course, people who are motivated by racism and xenophobia, which he denounces.
The relevant portion of his interview with Van Jones starts around 3:05.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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That's nice. Why are we pretending that by far the dumbest, most unqualified candidate
marylandblue
Mar 2019
#25
We are fortunate to have several potential nominees who have actual accomplishments
Gothmog
Apr 2019
#39
He has been a very solid Mayor. Took over a city that was going backwards and turned
Blue_true
Mar 2019
#14
I've read that he fined home owners for "blight" and when they couldn't pay....
George II
Mar 2019
#31
I usually find him impressive and appealing because he's intelligent, thoughtful, and empathetic.
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
#6
He talks about how Americans were sold a bigger pie with increased trade. But
applegrove
Mar 2019
#9
What he has said is that we should have a coalition between midwestern rust belt voters,
femmedem
Mar 2019
#24
I don't think there is much to figure out. He is a LIKEABLE guy and that counts for
UniteFightBack
Mar 2019
#28