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Democratic Primaries

Merlot

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3. It's very frustrating to hear people say they don't like a candidate

Reply to yellowwoodII (Original post)

Sat Feb 15, 2020, 11:52 AM

Feb 2020

based on their personality, voice, or some other vague reference on their personality (electability) and yet know next to nothing about what the candidate stands for.

I sometimes vote for candidates I don't like, because I agree with their policies. The republicans turned elections into a popularity contest (who would you rather have a beer with?) instead of a referendum on policy because republicans know that their policies are unpopular.

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

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Candidate "Persona" [View all] yellowwoodII Feb 2020 OP

I think some are responding to a candidate's money. n/t zackymilly Feb 2020 #1

I'd say character rather than "persona". sarge43 Feb 2020 #2

It's very frustrating to hear people say they don't like a candidate Merlot Feb 2020 #3