Democratic Primaries

bearsfootball516

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49. This sums it up perfectly.

Wed Apr 17, 2019, 03:29 PM

Apr 2019

2008 was a great example. In terms of pure policy, Clinton ran circles around her opponents, including Obama. So how did he win? He was incredibly charismatic, gave hope to people who felt hopeless, and ran on general themes, which allowed the common person who doesn't understand policy super well, to still get fired up about him.

I have no doubt Warren can probably spin policy around every single Democrat who is running in the 2020 primary. She's an absolute wizard. But it takes a LOT more than being good in policy to win these elections, which is why she's struggling and he's picking up steam. Nine of out ten times, people will vote with someone with great charisma over someone with great policy.

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

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Pete Buttigieg has everything except positions on major issues [View all] Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 OP

People are not looking to bored to tears by candidates in depth policy recitation Renew Deal Apr 2019 #1

So voters want candidates who entertain but don't have policies? Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #4

As he said, it's about cilla4progress Apr 2019 #33

Yes, this. Politicub Apr 2019 #46

'Thanks,' Doyle McManus. elleng Apr 2019 #2

I agree, he is someone to watch Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #18

he has not said "he'll be coming up with those later" nt jezebel321 Apr 2019 #3

I was assuming he would Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #5

The times I have listened to Pete True Blue American Apr 2019 #36

+1 ChiTownDenny Apr 2019 #47

I have not heard him say that either. Blue_true Apr 2019 #60

I'm for Warren too but I don't think poking at others helps us. mahina Apr 2019 #6

How is it poking at others to point out facts about a campaign? Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #8

Pointing out facts and poking at people are not mutually exclusive events SFnomad Apr 2019 #21

Ridiculous Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #41

You need to listen to Pete True Blue American Apr 2019 #38

I have listened to him, many times Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #42

That is not what I heard True Blue American Apr 2019 #44

Thanks elleng Apr 2019 #11

🤙🏼 mahina Apr 2019 #12

What positions would you like? How about Tax? crazytown Apr 2019 #7

Those are intelligent opinions but not proposals, or even firm stances in some cases Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #13

You could say then Elizabeth does not have a 'position' on health. crazytown Apr 2019 #30

Here's something radical noodle Apr 2019 #56

"major issues" ? left-of-center2012 Apr 2019 #9

Snark doesn't really answer the question Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #14

The question being ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2019 #19

Horserace politics is what the MSM does Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #28

Snark at any Democrat True Blue American Apr 2019 #45

I already know enough about the guy to be happy to vote for him vs. IQ45 mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #10

You bring up two different questions Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #15

Pete is sharp as a tack as you say. And I really want to like him. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #32

+ a million shanny Apr 2019 #37

You have to balance a budget as Mayor! True Blue American Apr 2019 #39

Valid points ... I definitely want to know more about where he stands mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #50

I followed up on a few of those things, and they are incorrect or incomplete. marylandblue Apr 2019 #57

This is a good exchange artislife Apr 2019 #59

i have reservations about buttigieg atm. his time at mckinsey particularly. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #16

Exactly. More info Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #22

do you have 'concerns' about Chelsea Clinton's time at McKinsey too? Celerity Apr 2019 #52

yes Kurt V. Apr 2019 #53

good for you, thanks for the concern Celerity Apr 2019 #54

It's my duty. It's everyone's duty. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #55

Here we go............. leftofcool Apr 2019 #17

Let's face it....most of our candidates will share policy Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #20

+1 n/t SFnomad Apr 2019 #24

It's the same folks who failed to take down Biden left-of-center2012 Apr 2019 #23

Nope. It's a simple question Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #26

He actually did say that he wants to avoid being flavor of the month, and marylandblue Apr 2019 #25

That makes sense Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #27

This! defacto7 Apr 2019 #31

I think Elizabeth Warren is the most qualified. CharleyDog Apr 2019 #29

I agree. Show me the money. shanny Apr 2019 #34

That was a mistake Obama made in '08 loyalsister Apr 2019 #35

There is a difference between inspiring, leading, and being a policy wonk. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #40

This sums it up perfectly. bearsfootball516 Apr 2019 #49

The only candidate that has put out detailed policy proposals Docreed2003 Apr 2019 #43

Look, we should be able to run a 35 year-old, native born trained seal for rzemanfl Apr 2019 #48

he talks a lot about policies in many of these videos Celerity Apr 2019 #51

Sanders has everything except a plan to court the black vote Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #58