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Yes, with 100% certainty | |
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Yes, but it could change | |
8 (31%) |
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No, it is much too early | |
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TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)dameatball
(7,411 posts)randr
(12,418 posts)We have a large number of qualified candidates so far. Rather than each going off spending funds and riling up the base, I would like them all to gather, coordinate a number of town halls across the country, and find out what OUR issues are.
An open discussion to fill the first year rather that the same old same old back stabbing bullshit.
Out of an open process a real platform may be developed and a real leader may emerge that will unite us behind our ideals rather than some personality.
zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)There is an overtone of the old "smoke filled rooms" when you take the people out of the equation. Depending upon who writes the platform, it can easily return to this. But I do think that the process, especially early on, needs to stay away from the "horse race" aspect as much as possible. We're going to have upwards of 30 candidates early on. They need a process that encourages participation, and avoids confrontation.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)FSogol
(45,586 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Thanks for your approval FSogol!
PassingFair
(22,434 posts)So far, anyway...
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)But I'm waiting until the field is complete before making a decision.
aikoaiko
(34,186 posts)Im really hoping the others get their message out sooon.
dubyadiprecession
(5,739 posts)samnsara
(17,665 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)I want to see how they look on the trail.
True_Blue
(3,063 posts)I like Warren and Beto too.
kentuck
(111,111 posts)...over many different candidates.
FSogol
(45,586 posts)I would hope that more people watch what candidates say, how they campaign, and let the process unfold before jumping on the bandwagon for any particular candidate.
kentuck
(111,111 posts)In my opinion.
FSogol
(45,586 posts)DFW
(54,506 posts)And my number 2 choice is not eligible to run.
So for now, Im gonna sit back and enjoy the show.
seaglass
(8,173 posts)Mister Ed
(5,950 posts)I can't afford to be fussy. The national situation is too dire, the danger too great.
All you other Democrats, fight it out among yourselves - but please keep the fight clean and constructive. I'll enthusiastically support the candidate you choose.
FSogol
(45,586 posts)promote their favorites WITHOUT bashing other Democrats running.
NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)anybody among the candidates being discussed would be worlds better than Donny Dollhands or Mike Pence.
CTyankee
(63,926 posts)bullwinkle428
(20,631 posts)Yes, I live in Iowa!
lapislzi
(5,762 posts)It's the person with the "D" after their name.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)exboyfil
(17,865 posts)but any Democrat in the general election.
Johonny
(20,956 posts)awesomerwb1
(4,269 posts)so all I can say right now is that it's definitely gonna be a Dem.
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,719 posts)I believe all our candidates can beat Trump however I strongly believe some can beat him more easily than others.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)I really don't want to see our nominee taking stretches off the campaign trail, even to fundraiser, there are many ways now to fund raise that don't require a personal presence. The people that so far that have shown that they are willing to really hit the bricks are Beto, Joe, Bernie, Liz Warren, my pick likely would be from among one of those given that I want an agressive campaigner.
TSheehan
(277 posts)Blue_true
(31,261 posts)and before that he campaigned for democrats in every special election and in state races, he has lots of miles put in. Liz Warren is everywhere, and in the 2016 General election, she put in more time and miles for Hillary than anyone else in this year's potential field.
TSheehan
(277 posts)Bonx
(2,080 posts)I can't keep up!
I'll tell you in 14 months when the campaign SHOULD kick off
Another 2 year campaign is too much