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Democratic Primaries

Indygram

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6. I wouldn't bank on it if I were you

Reply to oldsoftie (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 01:03 PM

Apr 2019

Beto is just not doing a load of interviews because he's busy building his ground game. He already has people out canvassing all over the country. He has enormous support with people of color. He is also bringing it to the youth. He was able to increase voter turnout by young voters in Texas by 500% in a midterm. He can raise massive amounts of money, too.

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

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O'Rourke has the vision thing, voters say, but without 10-point plans is that enough? [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2019 OP

I like the guy, but he's not gonna last through the scrutiny from the rest of the field. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #1

I wouldn't bank on it if I were you Indygram Apr 2019 #6

Buttigieg is doing the same thing, but starting from a smaller base marylandblue Apr 2019 #7

No one will out-work Beto Indygram Apr 2019 #9

Well, no doubt Beto is strong and energetic campaigner who loves to travel. marylandblue Apr 2019 #11

I have to disagree with that Indygram Apr 2019 #12

Even the best general can't guarantee his strategy will work. marylandblue Apr 2019 #13

I think he will win the Primary JI7 Apr 2019 #2

Me too... Indygram Apr 2019 #10

White papers are a dime a dozen dalton99a Apr 2019 #3

I'm fine with our candidates not putting out policy papers Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #4

What if he only has 9 points or, god forbid, 8??? (sarcasm) patricia92243 Apr 2019 #5

It's all about controlling the narrative. Most voters won't read the policies or take a deep dive marylandblue Apr 2019 #8

only the female candidates have actual policy plans JI7 Apr 2019 #14

Lol, true. Main attacks would focus on not being "likeable" anyway. Hortensis Apr 2019 #15