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In reply to the discussion: Poll: If you could have Hillary Or Bernie for President, who would you pick?? [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)And, en masse, I like it.
I'm likewise familiar with the track records of HRC, Webb, O'Malley (to some extent) etc.
Still, there will be a primary process, there will be debates, and during this cycle the candidates will most likely both update their stances, add new ones, AND hopefully address some pressing issues relevant to 2016.
For instance, right now 3 states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use. It is entirely likely that come 2016 additional states, including California, will join them. Any potential chief executive will need, in my mind, to address the question of marijuana legalization. The days of politicians being able to laugh it off or ignore it, are over.
That's just one example. Beyond that, I see no need to commit to a candidate at this early date, other than to simplify matters for DU members who want to easily identify which 'team' someone is on.
I will say I have very good impressions of Sen. Sanders, and this comment:
certainly summarizes a salient, early argument in his favor.
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