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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: what makes Pete B. so popular? [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)39. He clung to bipartianship
Obama clung to bipartisanship for the better part of both terms and it cost us dearly. Hillary tried to warn him and he didn't listen.
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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