Democratic Primaries

Indygram

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32. I'll try to explain it as nicely as I can

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 11:43 PM

Apr 2019

Because I don't want to come across like I'm attacking him. I just want Democrats to beat Trump. That is my only motivation.

Everytime I try to listen to and watch him I lose interest very quickly. I don't find him all that engaging or charismatic and there is very little variation in his tone of voice. I wouldn't say straight up monotone, just kind of boring. As I just put in another reply I made it was the same reaction I had to John Kerry and Al Gore. He also comes across as really scripted to me and I just don't like that.

He is a nice guy, very smart and has a lot going for him. I think he would be a very good VP candidate and eventually president running against a different opponent...just not now and not Trump. There's just way too much at stake. I hope that clarifies better without coming off as being mean because that's not what I'm trying to do at all.

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

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Religious right declares 'defiant homosexual' Mayor Pete is 'biggest threat' in presidential race [View all] babylonsister Apr 2019 OP

What??? True Dough Apr 2019 #1

😂😂😂 secondwind Apr 2019 #29

Yes indeed, Mayor Pete is a threat to your freedom vlyons Apr 2019 #2

His "sexual conduct"? Dude's in a monogamous marriage blessed by his church. TygrBright Apr 2019 #3

GOOD! You know they're getting scared of Mayor Pete faster by the minute! Moostache Apr 2019 #4

The LAST thing anyone should be interested in is what other people do in their bedrooms donkeypoofed Apr 2019 #5

As Pete Would Say, "Bless Them Father for They Know Not What They Do." Besides, They Are Idiots! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #6

Bryan Fischer does not represent the religious right FreeState Apr 2019 #7

Yep. PDittie Apr 2019 #15

Nothing will motivate the religious right to get out to vote Indygram Apr 2019 #8

This will be a hinge but unspoken issue in the primary campaign. brush Apr 2019 #9

I know, and I'm highly suspicious of how he's being pushed Indygram Apr 2019 #11

No, that's not why I support Pete, and I don't think that's why he is being pushed. marylandblue Apr 2019 #18

+1. Even without the gay angle, anti-intellectualism has always been a powerful undercurrent dalton99a Apr 2019 #25

I agree as well. RLG Apr 2019 #40

Rural Indiana here... Comatose Sphagetti Apr 2019 #10

they aren't going to vote for Obama either. but maybe Pete could get a higher than JI7 Apr 2019 #13

I don't expect Indiana to vote for Pete marylandblue Apr 2019 #19

Hope you're right. n/t Comatose Sphagetti Apr 2019 #21

a minority and women would do the same. should only straight white men be allowed to run ? JI7 Apr 2019 #12

The argument might be that straight white men should be voted for... David__77 Apr 2019 #14

My point is that I don't think Democrats can afford any risks this time Indygram Apr 2019 #16

the risk is worrying about faults of our candidate instead of focusing on JI7 Apr 2019 #17

I don't believe he can beat Trump Indygram Apr 2019 #22

as a gay woman of colour........ Celerity Apr 2019 #27

As I said, that's not the only reason I don't think he can win Indygram Apr 2019 #30

I find him to be boring. Celerity Apr 2019 #31

I didn't say he was not intelligent Indygram Apr 2019 #33

welcome to DU Celerity Apr 2019 #34

Thank you Indygram Apr 2019 #35

I don't believe he is boring and I want to believe. RLG Apr 2019 #41

I agree on Abrams for the GA Senate, we desperately need the Senate back Celerity Apr 2019 #42

Gay issue aside, I think he might be the only one who really could beat Trump. marylandblue Apr 2019 #28

I'll try to explain it as nicely as I can Indygram Apr 2019 #32

VP yes. Mayor Pete has also the makings for an exceptional Sec.of State. oasis Apr 2019 #36

Well that's fair. Maybe it's just a matter of which style you prefer. marylandblue Apr 2019 #37

Part of it is definitely that I prefer a more energetic and passionate style Indygram Apr 2019 #39

+1 Celerity Apr 2019 #23

No candidate is risk-free, or even low risk. marylandblue Apr 2019 #20

We could run Jesus himself and they would crucify him again. Celerity Apr 2019 #24

Hey conservatives... sfwriter Apr 2019 #26

Did anyone ask him who he will vote for in 2020? Renew Deal Apr 2019 #38