Some Thoughts on Buttigieg Taking Off and Warren Seeming to be Grounded

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41. Good analysis

I generally agree with this post.

Buttigieg is impressive in his one-on-one interviews. Apparently he is accepting (nearly?) every invitation. Seems like the others are doing fewer interviews. I don't know if that is lack of invitations, or some kind of selective strategy on the part of the various campaigns. Buttigieg has clearly thought a lot about the issues, and has a philosophy which will guide his policy decisions. He seems more interested in the goal rather than the process. That's fine with me; he'll have a great set of advisors, and I believe he will work with Congress, or at least those members who will work with him. I believe he'll get things done because he's not married to the details, but to the result.

Warren has impressed me. I used to see her as a one-issue candidate, but she has articulated strong, intelligent positions on every subject she has been asked about. I like her Real Corporate Tax proposal, but she could work on that from the Senate. I do worry about her age. Sorry. FYI I am 63.

Harris has also done a good job when I've seen her, but I seem to see her very rarely. She is incredibly inspiring in her demeanor and professionalism in the Senate hearings I've seen.

I am looking at supporting Harris, Warren, or Buttigieg in no particular order. In the primaries, one of the other candidates will have to be amazing for me to choose them over one of my current three.

When we get to the general, I will support the Democratic candidate. There is no other rational choice.