Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Democratic Primaries

Indygram

(2,113 posts)

12. I have to disagree with that

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #11)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 05:59 PM

Apr 2019

Buttigieg is peaking far too soon and leaving himself nowhere to go but down. The second Biden announces next week all of the coverage Pete is getting now is going to turn to Biden. He's made himself far too available before the front runner has even entered the race. The strategic thing to do is to wait until after Biden is in and the hype has died down before drawing too much attention from the media.

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

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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