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54. I would also encourage a closer look at Inslee.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #51)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 02:15 PM

Apr 2019

As the previous poster mentioned, climate change is his #1 issue, but his records as a governor and in Congress show successes in a number of areas. He has an excellent sense of when to stand on principle and when to join a majority. Clinton won the nod last time because of relevant experience, and Inslee brings a similar record of accomplishment as a chief executive and as a legislator. I would love to see him get more traction and visibility, because I think his electibility is a strong point. The time is right for a Midwest or West Coast candidate and a candidate with a clear legislative agenda.

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I'm undecided. Convince me. [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 OP

nope bigtree Mar 2019 #1

Sorry, I didn't mean to bore you. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #4

no worries bigtree Mar 2019 #6

In my honest opinion, the most critical issues are.. at140 Mar 2019 #2

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #7

She has the depth of knowledge and experience in senate having dealt at140 Mar 2019 #16

It's not our job to convince you SFnomad Mar 2019 #3

Wow, I guess I was barking up the wrong tree. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #5

If this is truly, honestly your intention ... read the threads in the forum SFnomad Mar 2019 #9

You don't have to participate. It's not mandatory Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #44

The OP wasn't just asking for "opinions". The title was ---- " I'm undecided. Convince me." SFnomad Apr 2019 #45

The OP is totally fine. I have seen "Convince me" threads since DU was founded Quixote1818 Apr 2019 #46

"In the future" ... don't try to lecture me. You're being quite hypocritical here n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #47

The negativity is uncalled for. It's a valuable post for some; if not for you, no need to criticize. JudyM Apr 2019 #71

Who are you to tell me what is "uncalled for"? When negativity is dropped on me, I'll return it SFnomad Apr 2019 #77

Your loved one needs life and death surgery. Corgigal Mar 2019 #8

I agree that he's wicked smart and that's a great qualification. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #11

No idea. Corgigal Mar 2019 #13

I do, because I think folks in the critical rust belt states will relate well to him. femmedem Apr 2019 #32

I'd take the best surgeon. The one with the best history of outcomes for the surgery that I need hughee99 Mar 2019 #20

Klobuchar can sell, and sold question everything Apr 2019 #41

The negatives of another candidate are as important as the positives of mine... brooklynite Mar 2019 #10

Objective disadvantages are one thing, hit jobs are something else entirely. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #12

He's a former Governor... brooklynite Apr 2019 #21

Thank you. I agree that executive branch experience is very useful. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #24

Can I convince you to wait for the first debate? Blue_true Mar 2019 #14

We have a ton of great candidates. Qutzupalotl Mar 2019 #15

I like him a lot. Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #19

Oxford confers degrees as follows: First, Upper Second, Second, and Third (Very English) mobeau69 Apr 2019 #40

"Biden supporter because I know he can win" question everything Apr 2019 #42

great post Celerity Apr 2019 #43

Nicely done. efhmc Apr 2019 #53

Thanks, I edited my post. Qutzupalotl Apr 2019 #64

He's great! Byronic Apr 2019 #60

I could be misquoting him. Qutzupalotl Apr 2019 #63

He'd be right about president, wouldn't he? Byronic Apr 2019 #65

Bernie would be a much needed transformation-al President if nominated and elected. Uncle Joe Mar 2019 #17

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2019 #18

Agreed. RobertDevereaux Apr 2019 #39

Polls show he still is the most popular among young voters and we have to get them out in 2020. JudyM Apr 2019 #72

Buttigieg thinks so clearly he gets to the bottom of things. That takes applegrove Apr 2019 #22

The candidate has to be a pragmatist. question everything Apr 2019 #23

Thank you. Klobuchar is one of my Senators. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #25

I'm disappointed that in this large field her voice isn't getting heard. lostnfound Apr 2019 #35

I like Kloubuchar. BlueWI Apr 2019 #56

Watch and listen. NanceGreggs Apr 2019 #26

your eyes are getting heavy..... quickesst Apr 2019 #27

LOL! Whatever works... The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #28

little levity for the season quickesst Apr 2019 #29

.. Cha Apr 2019 #34

The most pressing issue not just to our country, but to the human race is global warming. RDANGELO Apr 2019 #30

I agree with Inslee on that. femmedem Apr 2019 #33

I agree. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #38

Check out the link below to a post I made a while back about Inslee. Persondem Apr 2019 #49

Thanks. I hope he gets more traction and can participate in the debates. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #51

I would also encourage a closer look at Inslee. BlueWI Apr 2019 #54

Pete is cool, calm, educated. Young California_Republic Apr 2019 #31

For me, it's the lack of negatives. thesquanderer Apr 2019 #36

Thanks, good point. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #37

Communication skills/charisma are everything marylandblue Apr 2019 #48

He is a very effective communicator. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #50

The power of the President SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 2019 #52

That is an excellent point. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #55

It's implicit in all their proposals that we either marylandblue Apr 2019 #61

Concentrate on what is in their control? SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 2019 #85

I'm still undecided. RLG Apr 2019 #57

Sorry. Learn to make up your own mind Downtown Hound Apr 2019 #58

I didn't ask for that. I asked for arguments and data in favor of candidates, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #59

Any Sober, Dispassionate Analysis Concludes That Sanders Would Have CRUSHED Trump In 2016 corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #62

OK, but that doesn't answer my question. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #67

2016 IS Dispositive Of 2020 Because The Different Landscape Favors Sanders corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #74

Sanders is a victim of his own success. marylandblue Apr 2019 #75

Kyle Hill Maxheader Apr 2019 #66

Is he running? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #68

No. Just wish full thinking... Maxheader Apr 2019 #70

I am leaning towards Beto in part because i have heard him in a small group Gothmog Apr 2019 #69

Beto is phenomenal at connecting with his audience and he is AnyDemocrat2020 Apr 2019 #82

Right now I'm supporting Sanders as he has set the goal posts on policy. rgbecker Apr 2019 #73

I love what a positive effect Sanders has had on the Democratic agenda AnyDemocrat2020 Apr 2019 #83

One word still_one Apr 2019 #76

The only thing that matters is winning the Swing States njhoneybadger Apr 2019 #78

Don't want to convince you, but Byronic Apr 2019 #79

can't tell who can beat prima donnie yet. pansypoo53219 Apr 2019 #80

Elizabeth Warren probably has one of the most pro-consumer and anti-corporate personhood AnyDemocrat2020 Apr 2019 #81

I hope eventually we can all get behind one of the many excellent candidates. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #84

Thanks for this this thread Ocelot! rgbecker Apr 2019 #87

I'm a Warren supporter and have voted for her now 2 times! rgbecker Apr 2019 #86

I'm hopeful that Mike Pratt moving on from Warren's campaign AnyDemocrat2020 Apr 2019 #88

Here are some great proposals from Beto Gothmog Apr 2019 #89

Good stuff. We really need changes in voting laws. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #90