Democratic Primaries

coti

(4,612 posts) Thu Feb 28, 2019, 09:56 PM Feb 2019

I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be the next President of the United States. [View all]

That is, of course, assuming Trump isn't impeached. Which is a risky assumption.

I'll just say that I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be sworn in as POTUS on Jan 20, 2021.

He has the Obama charisma, and that's what we need to beat Trump. I'm glad he's running.

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

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I think Beto O'Rourke is going to be the next President of the United States. [View all] coti Feb 2019 OP

He certainly caught a lot of attention Lefta Dissenter Feb 2019 #1

I really like him. Croney Feb 2019 #2

It's about time we put a white male in office samir.g Feb 2019 #3

I know, right? really, folks, it is way past time for a female president. CTyankee Mar 2019 #28

We will lose if we choose according to "identity" question everything Mar 2019 #56

Who is arguing that we shouldn't? CTyankee Mar 2019 #66

Totally agree. Well stated. Not sure I understand how discounting someone because they Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #100

If it's "time" for a female President, then why not time for a gay President? An Asian President? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #78

um 51% of the population are women? crazytown Mar 2019 #116

Are you saying the right genetalia is more important to representing women than the right policies? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #130

51% of the population are women crazytown Mar 2019 #131

You seem uncomfortable answering. Are the right genetalia more important than the right policies? MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #137

I could say a lot of unkind and abusive things crazytown Mar 2019 #138

Straight white males are the solution to everything. nt MadDAsHell Mar 2019 #76

XoD Bucky Mar 2019 #132

I like him, but I'm not convinced yet that he's ready for it. Charisma is great but The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #4

That's what they said bmbmd Feb 2019 #5

Obama had been an Illinois state senator for three terms, then a U.S. Senator. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #8

I agree Andy823 Mar 2019 #43

+1 nt Skidmore Mar 2019 #45

I agree. TryLogic Mar 2019 #82

How much more experience does Harris have? Asking with all due respect. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #102

Obama had 2 years in Congress when he started running. Beto's had six years. Bucky Mar 2019 #133

Agreed. n/t MBS Mar 2019 #39

Whoever wins the obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2019 #6

Agreed. The GOP is marginalized, for a generation. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #79

You'd think quakerboy Mar 2019 #92

Yeah, the Republican Party isn't going anywhere. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #95

Sadly, a massive chunk of the voters are out on the margins with them. Bucky Mar 2019 #134

Look at the numbers. State by state. It is not a slam dunk Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #103

I'd be for Harris/O'Rourke forgotmylogin Feb 2019 #7

How about Obama replacing Roberts exboyfil Mar 2019 #29

Obama would make a great SCJ. forgotmylogin Mar 2019 #37

I like Beto/Harris any order but also like Biden/Warren/Buttigieg cpamomfromtexas Feb 2019 #9

When I look at our brilliant field, I think of the term 'embarrassment of riches,' and when you... CurtEastPoint Feb 2019 #10

wait jcgoldie Feb 2019 #11

I think his running would be a bad decision ripcord Feb 2019 #12

My feelings as well. MBS Mar 2019 #40

Although it is widely held that young candidates need to run multiple times to gain recognition. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #83

good point. n/t MBS Mar 2019 #85

Good point. From my perspective, Beto Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #101

Cory Booker also has the Obama charisma crazycatlady Feb 2019 #13

Cory Booker has charisma and is a policy wonk. Love him! CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #18

He's up there Polybius Mar 2019 #71

I don't think he will be, but he has a better chance than most. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #14

Nah, Beto will help Biden by drawing support away from BS CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #15

I think he'll hurt Sanders, too. But Sanders doesn't stand a chance anyway... Garrett78 Mar 2019 #16

As to BS, I hope you are right. CrossingTheRubicon Mar 2019 #17

You are right. If Biden is best positioned to win back WI MI and PA...everyone Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #104

If he doesn't run for Cornyn's seat he will be Kamalla's VP. comradebillyboy Mar 2019 #19

I have no problem forklift Mar 2019 #20

I doubt he gets more than 5-9% if he does run madville Mar 2019 #21

Maybe if you're talking about just New Hampshire. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #22

Agreed PDittie Mar 2019 #74

Agreed. He definitely seems like a good VP candidate, particularly for an older candidate. Capt. America Mar 2019 #96

OK, Iam definately leaning towards beto............ Old Vet Mar 2019 #23

He isn't going against Cruz. WeekiWater Mar 2019 #24

Beto has a very decent chance of being the nominee Gothmog Mar 2019 #25

Me too...and it's hard to forget that electricity Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #89

Love Beto and he will be the next VP LakeArenal Mar 2019 #26

Can he deliver texas? Mosby Mar 2019 #32

My speculation is yes. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #33

He has the best shot whether nominee or VP Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #90

he hasn't announced yet Mosby Mar 2019 #93

Agree. So would Corey Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #94

Yeah, his teeth cleaning instagram really demonstrated his maturity still_one Mar 2019 #27

Has Beto announced officially? SKKY Mar 2019 #30

My prediction lynintenn Mar 2019 #31

Both Beto and Biden have no Franken baggage. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #34

Three of the top 4 DU choices have "baggage" brooklynite Mar 2019 #46

I consider myself an ordinary voter. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #48

I don't know how to tell you this... brooklynite Mar 2019 #54

You can't label me. No one can. LakeArenal Mar 2019 #67

Don't you think everyone has baggage? Some worse than others. Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #50

Young, energetic, inspiring, charming.... shanny Mar 2019 #106

Legalize pot, improve education, healthcare. But he was running to represent Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #113

I get that shanny Mar 2019 #117

I hope so. Aren't we counting on all of them having the basics? His senate Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #123

Actually, for me it's Green New Deal or no deal. shanny Mar 2019 #125

Beto/Buttigieg murielm99 Mar 2019 #35

With experience comes baggage. There's a reason... Garrett78 Mar 2019 #44

Beto has star power. At his rally in Austin, I was Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #51

Please don't forget the most loyal Democratic votes: Black women. Kamala has star power chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #87

I have thought about that. I want to find some Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #88

I think she's the biggest STAR in the party. I'm disappointed with Biden, but could live with a chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #98

Why do so many here like her so much? What would Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #99

Laura, it's intangible. But many women, and black women in particular feel a bond with her. chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #105

100% get that CMG!!!! I have always picked people because of those very reasons. But this Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #108

These are all the reasons I'm willing to even CONSIDER Biden. I hope he's learned from his chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #109

If there ever was a perfect antithesis to trump joe is it. I do hear you though Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #110

Those names can't win, regardless of their abilities. Names matter in politics. lindysalsagal Mar 2019 #84

I think there's a very good chance he is. Vinca Mar 2019 #36

Given the many others in the race, I'm not seeing that as likely. MineralMan Mar 2019 #38

If he runs, yes. But just because a person COULD win McCamy Taylor Mar 2019 #41

Posted in wrong thread End Of The Road Mar 2019 #42

Me too! AJH032 Mar 2019 #47

Confused about Candidates Forum McKim Mar 2019 #49

i hope not. Kurt V. Mar 2019 #52

Yes, he came close to beating Cruz in Texas, but do U.S. citizens know enough about him? YOHABLO Mar 2019 #53

He receives the 2nd most amount of money from the fossil fuel industry of anybody in Congress. jalan48 Mar 2019 #55

Is Beto receiving anything from the fossil fuel industry now? That was when he was in Congress SFnomad Mar 2019 #57

LOL-yeah. He'll be the new Beto. Sorry, that's not how politics works. jalan48 Mar 2019 #58

Actually, that's exactly how politics works. You try to represent a different (usually larger) SFnomad Mar 2019 #59

Sorry, climate change is the #1 issue for me and I have no interest in a candidate who has a jalan48 Mar 2019 #60

I'm certainly glad I'm nowhere near as closed minded as you SFnomad Mar 2019 #61

It has nothing to do with being closed minded, it's called reality. jalan48 Mar 2019 #62

This is the definition of closed minded ... SFnomad Mar 2019 #63

Sorry, I'm not interested in buying your product. jalan48 Mar 2019 #64

I'm not selling anything ... but thanks for playing SFnomad Mar 2019 #65

Let me say this very slowly and calmly .... OBrien Mar 2019 #68

That's great. I say leave Beto in Texas where he is appreciated. jalan48 Mar 2019 #69

Is loosing a badge of honor for you? OBrien Mar 2019 #70

I think we can find a great candidate without ties to the fossil fuel industry. jalan48 Mar 2019 #72

You didn't pay attention... OBrien Mar 2019 #73

You nailed it, thanks. They are committed to their R B Garr Mar 2019 #114

+1 shanny Mar 2019 #107

Do you own a car? George II Mar 2019 #112

Yes, and I drive it as well jalan48 Mar 2019 #119

Some here might say that you have "ties to the fossil fuel industry" (unless it's electric).... George II Mar 2019 #120

I suppose they could. The fossil fuel industry has a powerful influence on our national jalan48 Mar 2019 #121

"Bite Me" is all I remember from your post! nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #111

Even Sherrod Brown is PDittie Mar 2019 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author catbyte Mar 2019 #77

He did serve 3 terms in the US House. Garrett78 Mar 2019 #81

I'll be happy if he runs California_Republic Mar 2019 #80

He'd be an ideal VP at the very least LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #86

It's certainly a valid argument in the primaries. Amimnoch Mar 2019 #91

Are you cutting and pasting anti-Obama arguments from 2007? Bucky Mar 2019 #135

Thanks for using his last name, by the way. Iggo Mar 2019 #97

Two words...Bliztkrieg Bop PubliusEnigma Mar 2019 #115

I think it is waaaaay too early to make such a statement. What I hear you saying is you think Nitram Mar 2019 #118

At least one of the next three. Right now taking Cornyn's seat is very much important, too. marble falls Mar 2019 #122

Absolutely. I think it will be interesting to see how corny acts in the coming Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2019 #124

Very impressed with his teeth cleaning still_one Mar 2019 #126

And the skateboarding! Tipperary Mar 2019 #139

Yes, yes, yes!!! still_one Mar 2019 #140

Beto is my second choice True Dough Mar 2019 #127

I'd consider him, but he had better hurry... Adrahil Mar 2019 #128

Other than charisma, what's the case for Beto? BlueWI Mar 2019 #129

I need to hear more from him to form an opinion, Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #136

Vanity Fair nt coti Mar 2019 #141