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Post by jkjacq on Mar 15, 2019 7:04:12 GMT -6
Its a little dusty in here.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 15, 2019 7:07:39 GMT -6
I'm partial to Beto, but I also love Kamala Harris's confidence and intelligence and would love to watch her debate Trump and I love Mayor Pete's fresh perspective and his ideas. These three are my favorites. I love Joe but I think his time has passed. Mayor Pete vs Pencebot debates would be AMAHZ
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Post by dc2london on Mar 15, 2019 7:08:10 GMT -6
But in all honesty I will stand behind whoever has the best chance to beat Trump. Whether that is my personal favorite or not. Whether it is a woman of color or a white man. I have one goal in mind for 2020 and that’s it. As was stated 32 pages ago, #hagfish2020 ::end scene:: 🤣🤣🤣 omg I had forgotten about hagfish. Thank you jules
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Post by dc2london on Mar 15, 2019 7:11:32 GMT -6
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Post by greykitty on Mar 15, 2019 7:31:35 GMT -6
At this point, I like Mayor Pete best personally. So far, for me, the announced candidates have varying mixtures of charisma and flash and dazzle, but I'm not seeing anyone I really love or that I think will carry states outside the coasts. I don't want to vote for a symbol - I want someone who can actually run a government and remember they're there to serve the entire population.
I'm honestly afraid that this time it's the Dem's turn to really foul up during the primaries by playing to extremes, and it will not serve the nation well during the national election.
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Post by dc2london on Mar 15, 2019 7:44:50 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms.
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Post by misspatty on Mar 15, 2019 7:56:20 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms. I am anxious to see how Kamala polls in the midwest. Once I see those numbers, I may jump on board with this ticket. That's my main concern with her- we need someone to help us win back Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio.
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Post by jaygee on Mar 15, 2019 8:22:07 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Mar 15, 2019 8:26:39 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms. I am anxious to see how Kamala polls in the midwest. Once I see those numbers, I may jump on board with this ticket. That's my main concern with her- we need someone to help us win back Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. which is why I would really really want her to have a Pete, or a Sherrod as her Veep
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Post by doublestuf on Mar 15, 2019 16:21:10 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms.
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Post by richard on Mar 15, 2019 17:44:05 GMT -6
Does Pete have enough donations for the debates yet?
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Post by sterling on Mar 15, 2019 17:52:17 GMT -6
What I’m saying is that, to me, that’s not a deal breaker or even a huge deal. I don’t think anyone in politics should down play themselves. Especially in a crowded race. I think one must be a narcissist to pursue any office. I see things as, do whatever it takes. If the women are doing the hard worker thing good for them. But they shouldn’t feel limited to be that only. Honestly, I find everyone else boring. I read lots of great things don’t get me wrong. But I find them boring. Boring isn’t going to win elections. But I’m speaking with my own life experience. I call out problematic all the time. The beto thing was just obnoxious. I don't see it as problematic either. I just don't have the Beto excitement yet. But like I said, I really don't know much about him beyond his not being Ted Cruz. TBH, I'm having a hard time tracking all of them and finding any time to do deeper dives. I would love for them to do an extended week-long debate, where they all live in a house together and just talk about issues the whole day long so I can compare/contrast better. And then also do cooking competitions in the evening. Would watch. This is a billion dollar idea.
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Post by sterling on Mar 15, 2019 17:56:39 GMT -6
Does Pete have enough donations for the debates yet? Last I saw was 85% there. Which reminds me to send $$ from my H.
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Post by catspajamas on Mar 15, 2019 18:17:49 GMT -6
I need to get excited about someone... I’m still really disappointed about Sherrod. I listened to his interview in PSA and just... ugh, he would be so so good. I would’ve been so all in. I’m having a hard time mustering up any passion about anyone else but I’m sure it’ll come. I hope it will.
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Post by richard on Mar 15, 2019 18:34:20 GMT -6
Does Pete have enough donations for the debates yet? Last I saw was 85% there. Which reminds me to send $$ from my H. About to donate. He deserves a chance to be in the debates for sure.
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Post by origami on Mar 15, 2019 19:39:51 GMT -6
Did Sherrod bow out because he's up for senate? That's why Merkeley bowed out and while I'm bummed he's not running, we need him exactly where he is too.
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Post by justkeepmoving on Mar 15, 2019 19:54:55 GMT -6
Did Sherrod bow out because he's up for senate? That's why Merkeley bowed out and while I'm bummed he's not running, we need him exactly where he is too. He was just re-elected this past fall. I think it’s because if he left, a republican would take his place and there really are so many good candidates. Yes he absolutely would have great pull here and in the Midwest but we would absolutely lose a senate seat.
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Post by origami on Mar 15, 2019 20:05:49 GMT -6
Did Sherrod bow out because he's up for senate? That's why Merkeley bowed out and while I'm bummed he's not running, we need him exactly where he is too. He was just re-elected this past fall. I think it’s because if he left, a republican would take his place and there really are so many good candidates. Yes he absolutely would have great pull here and in the Midwest but we would absolutely lose a senate seat. Honestly, probably same in Oregon. It was shocking when Merkeley was elected because we had never had two dem senators and while the Portland voting bloc is large, the rest of the state feels underrepresented so I'd worry his seat would go red.
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Post by jkjacq on Mar 16, 2019 7:34:12 GMT -6
I just got an email that Pete made the 65000 goal!!!!!
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Post by sterling on Mar 16, 2019 7:35:43 GMT -6
I just got an email that Pete made the 65000 goal!!!!! Was just about to say the same!
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Post by richard on Mar 16, 2019 12:25:22 GMT -6
I just got an email that Pete made the 65000 goal!!!!! Was just about to say the same! You’re welcome sterling and misspatty.
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Post by jaygee on Mar 16, 2019 14:19:10 GMT -6
::swoon::
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 16, 2019 14:41:43 GMT -6
I was just coming here to post this - Mayor Pete gets more impressive every day
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Post by misspatty on Mar 16, 2019 17:14:42 GMT -6
Don’t think I don’t see you liking Pete and Chasten’s posts on Twitter, missy. 😉
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Post by richard on Mar 16, 2019 18:52:13 GMT -6
Don’t think I don’t see you liking Pete and Chasten’s posts on Twitter, missy. 😉 Busted!
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Post by richard on Mar 16, 2019 19:52:46 GMT -6
I’m not thrilled about the prospect of Joe running.
But if this is how his candidacy gets out, I will love it because it’s the most Joe Biden meme way it could go down.
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Post by roloma on Mar 16, 2019 20:25:47 GMT -6
Just dropping in to say I made my first donation...to Mayor Pete. I’m sure others will get some money from me but he’s the first that has “earned” it from me.
Also, I was really expecting/hoping to feel super pumped about Beto running. I do not. I like him, but the excitement I hoped for isn’t there. Maybe it will happen, maybe not I guess.
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Post by PandaWatch on Mar 17, 2019 10:52:48 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms. Can we make this happen? This would be amazing. This is the dream scenario.
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Post by PandaWatch on Mar 17, 2019 10:54:45 GMT -6
I’m drinking the Mayor Pete kool-aid. I barely knew who he was a few weeks ago, but now I’m all in.
Beyond him and Harris, I’m not too excited about anyone else.
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 17, 2019 11:20:00 GMT -6
I still think my dream ticket is Kamala - Pete. They could have a lot of fun with the fact that nobody knows how to pronounce their names too I think having a woman of color at the top of the ticket actually helps us defeat Trump. And Pete is young enough to do two terms as Veep and then be POTUS for two terms. Can we make this happen? This would be amazing. This is the dream scenario. #TeamHarriButt 16 years of Mayor Pete - right now, I’m down for it. He’s everything that Trump isn’t. He can speak Norwegian because he learned it to read an author he liked; he played piano once with the symphony/Ben Folds; he got sorted into a HP house last night; and he made me watch clips of Fox News because he was on it this morning. The latter is the most surprising
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