Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Has anyone ever been convinced to switch their support for a canidate [View all]better
(884 posts)I'm a very facts and detail oriented person, so for me, it's all about convincing arguments of actual directly relevant merit. Right now, I'm still most supportive of Biden, on the basis of the known quantity and electoral prospects, but I could very much see myself getting behind Buttigieg, Harris, O'Rourke, Sanders, or Warren as things develop. I like all of them, but at the same time, I do also really want a strong woman on the ticket, yet I'm also mindful that that gender, while important, may not always be the best criteria. I supported Secretary Clinton in '08, but in hindsight, Obama was quite clearly a truly remarkable president, and I was just slow to recognize how true that turned out to be, in the primaries.
So in recognition of the fact that I am subject to overlooking things about which I may not know enough to make a thoroughly informed decision, I make a conscious effort to remain open to persuasion, as long as it's objective and fair.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden