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In reply to the discussion: I now believe Joe Biden will run for President in 2020. [View all]Progressive2020
(713 posts)I maybe did not make myself clear. By the term "fighter", I am talking about his electability, not about fighting for certain policies, causes, or positions. His main cause is getting himself elected and staying in office. He is not some pure progressive, but he is a strong and combative politician. He is pragmatic. Cuomo ran for NYS Attorney General and was elected, and ran for Governor and was twice elected. By "fighting", I am referring to his ability to run campaigns and get elected, not about fighting for certain issues and policies.
I would prefer to see a more Progressive Candidate elected President, but at this point I am a bit skeptical of such a Candidate's chances against Trump. We need someone who can fight Trump and win. We need someone who is tough-minded and aggressive, and I think Cuomo fills that bill.
I think a lot of the more Progressive Democrats may be a bit too mild-mannered to go up against Trump. If we were going up against a more conventional Republican (say a Jeb Bush or Mitt Romney) , I think a more Progressive candidate might be a better choice. A Progressive or a more Moderate Candidate might stand a chance against these types.
But in Trump we have a national emergency and political catastrophe. He needs to be knocked out of the Presidency. We need to fight Trump on his own ground, insult for insult, punch for punch. We need a tough and aggressive Democratic Candidate. Cuomo is tough and aggressive. He is a fighter who has won several different elections. He has the experience, and temperament to take on Trump and re-take the Presidency for the Democratic Party. That is why I support the idea of his candidacy.