Democratic Primaries

CaptYossarian

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22. Luckily, the truth came out about Thompson cooking the State's books.

Wed Feb 5, 2020, 10:46 AM

Feb 2020

His campaign against Sen. Baldwin was ugly. The biggest dogwhistle was the ad showing Nancy Pelosi's image with the voice saying "we don't need SAN FRANCISCO politics here in Wisconsin." I knew what it was saying and so did the bigots who were voting for Tommy anyway.

Of course it was Spivak and Bice from the Journal-Sentinel who exposed the deficit that Thompson/McCallum left behind. After way too many terms as governor, voters had Thompson fatigue. Having a mini scandal on top of it put a stake in the heart of his campaign. They never mentioned his mistress, however.

When Tommy ran for president, he didn't make it past neighboring Iowa. He finished 4th out of 6.

Luckily, Baldwin ran in 2018 against Leah Vukmir, the Michele Bachmann of Wisconsin. In 2024, it might be against Snotty Wanker.

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

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Wow. Buttigieg makes my heart hurt with joy. [View all] Amimnoch Feb 2020 OP

i like him too... hes so damned smart! I just wish he had more foreign policy experience.. samnsara Feb 2020 #1

"Buttigieg's foreign policy might be his key to success" bhikkhu Feb 2020 #29

I really like him! bobGandolf Feb 2020 #2

Same, honestly, I didn't think he'd even start out this strong. Amimnoch Feb 2020 #4

That's what I thought about Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin, but milestogo Feb 2020 #9

How about AZ electing an openly bisexual Senator grantcart Feb 2020 #18

Luckily, the truth came out about Thompson cooking the State's books. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #22

that is what Nikki28 Feb 2020 #10

wrong AlexSFCA Feb 2020 #16

James Buchanan brought his partner of 28 years to the White House. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #24

+1000 for history! n/t PandoraAwakened Feb 2020 #38

Just not sure... bobGandolf Feb 2020 #37

we won't get the south anyway AlexSFCA Feb 2020 #39

I have the same concern. bobGandolf Feb 2020 #36

The people who wouldn't vote for him because he's gay radical noodle Feb 2020 #28

In Iowa, at least one caucus attendee changed her vote from him when she found out he was gay. OnlinePoker Feb 2020 #40

Well, I wonder if she was a plant radical noodle Feb 2020 #41

If Pete just runs as a Democratic candidate first TheRealNorth Feb 2020 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author bobGandolf Feb 2020 #3

That is a great thing genxlib Feb 2020 #5

Yes, same here. Farmer-Rick Feb 2020 #14

I share your joy, my dear Amimnoch Glorfindel Feb 2020 #6

Don't think Pete "served openly"; didn't come out till after donkeypoofed Feb 2020 #7

Some are born to lead mainstreetonce Feb 2020 #8

Good for you! bobGandolf Feb 2020 #43

amen we are close in age dsc Feb 2020 #11

My approach has been to support him and let the chips fall where they fall Cosmocat Feb 2020 #12

What will Trump attack during the debates? CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #25

He hit him with Alfred E. Newman Cosmocat Feb 2020 #31

We'll have to see if Pete becomes a major target. This is after one victory. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #32

That's a wonderful, heartfelt story. Being gay doesn't mean he'd be a good president though. Claritie Pixie Feb 2020 #13

Being out is a political act. Politicub Feb 2020 #15

His being gay is the least interesting thing about him. He is smart and gave the best late term Pisces Feb 2020 #17

lol, really?? That's a pathetic approach. Amimnoch Feb 2020 #27

Whoa, being gay has nothing to do. bobGandolf Feb 2020 #44

Whoa, being gay has nothinjg to do with it... bobGandolf Feb 2020 #45

Even if Pete does not win another contest this time around denem Feb 2020 #19

He may not make it this time but he will be President one day grantcart Feb 2020 #20

I completely agree with this, assuming we survive the Needy Amin regime. bullwinkle428 Feb 2020 #33

he's a solid candidate.. Chakaconcarne Feb 2020 #21

And veteran vs. bone spurs. CaptYossarian Feb 2020 #26

That's my take on it. radical noodle Feb 2020 #42

Iowa caucuses level the playing field for people like Mayor Pete IronLionZion Feb 2020 #23

Kick & recommended. William769 Feb 2020 #34

I celebrated Mayor Pete's win in Iowa right along side you. OneMoreCupOfCoffee Feb 2020 #35