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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: what makes Pete B. so popular? [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)35. Buttigieg is the most media-savvy of all the candidates, and that's my main criteria.
Using modern media in all it's forms is the key beating Trump. Pete makes great television viewing and can tweet as effectively as Trump.
People think Trump is stupid so they don't realize he a master at manipulating media. They also don't realize how easily the media can be manipulated if you know what you are doing. Pete is the only candidate who figured out what Trump did and decided he could beat him at his own game. So far at least, his plan is working better than expected.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I feel that in the current field, being highly intelligent and articulate is not exceptional.
paulkienitz
Apr 2019
#5
It's also a great thing that Booker was a Rhodes scholar, but this thread is about Buttigieg.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#20
It's more than that. He really is exceptional; he's a military veteran (Naval intelligence);
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#8
Yes. an unusually clear way of explaining things and he seems completely at ease with himself
elleng
Apr 2019
#11
I think you're right. The way he explains things seems to be essential to his appeal.
LonePirate
Apr 2019
#13
His answers reflect that he has thought about the issue, not just memorized a sound bite.
IphengeniaBlumgarten
Apr 2019
#15
He is really good at being a blank slate that people can project their ideals and visions on.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2019
#19
Because of Trumps bluster, I responded well to someone who was soft spoken
patricia92243
Apr 2019
#22
Buttigieg is the most media-savvy of all the candidates, and that's my main criteria.
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#35
A major factor for many IMO is his ability to defend gayness vs ReligiousRight
bobbieinok
Apr 2019
#36