Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: If we nominate a centrist...that's how we got Trump in the first place. [View all]LeftTurn3623
(628 posts)we need a candidate that will inspire people. We won with Obama & Bill Clinton. Both are pretty moderate. But they were strong candidates.
Biden is just not a good campaigner but would probably make a good President. That is what they said about Hillary also in 2016. She is just not great at campaigning. There is a certain talent to that.
Bernie has that talent. Looks like Pete does also. Not sure yet on Bloomberg. He seems like he could have that it factor. Unfortunately Trump is a really good campaigner.
I do think we need someone that people want to vote for. I do not think it makes a difference if its a moderate or someone far left. Just need someone to inspire people.
I think if Bernie would just change his healthcare message just a little. Say we need to work toward medicare for all but if that means a public option now then he would support it and fight for the public option. medicare for all is the final goal. That little change is messaging would help him win in the general election.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided