Democratic Primaries

rogue emissary

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17. Sorry if I gave that impression, but I also don't think he's only focused on them.

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 07:37 PM

Apr 2019

Running a winning campaign is about data, and he has a blind spot when it comes to seeing beyond that data. It's a problem that caused his failures as mayor.

If he wins and believes that win came because he pulled Republican voter to his side. He's not going to turn around and make the calculation that they will stay with him no matter his running mate.

McCain's run against Obama as a perfect example. I don't think those so-called Obama/Trump voter switched because they believed or liked Obama's message. They couldn't see themselves voting for Mccain and risking Palin becoming president. They didn't want an incompetent woman like Palin, and they hated the most qualified woman, Clinton.

I'd say the same about any of the candidates running on their suppose strength to reach the other side.

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

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Kamala/Pete or Pete/Kamala 2020? [View all] ecstatic Apr 2019 OP

4 years of Sanders then Pete? California_Republic Apr 2019 #1

No. dhol82 Apr 2019 #2

no Lisa0825 Apr 2019 #11

? crazytown Apr 2019 #52

#AnyActualDemocrat Lisa0825 Apr 2019 #70

Sorry. Didn't see this was a thread about Sanders then Pete crazytown Apr 2019 #73

So maybe a Sanders/Pete ticket? (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2019 #18

No. n/t rzemanfl Apr 2019 #20

Hell no! leftofcool Apr 2019 #21

Actually Abrams maybe a better pick for Pete's VP AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #31

I like that idea (Pete/Stacey), but ecstatic Apr 2019 #32

he is not just new, he is one in a generation kind of political talent AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #34

Why would you say that Harris doesn't add anything to the ticket? MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #42

She is most appealing to democratic strongholds AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #44

Meh. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #46

like what? AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #49

She appeals to the Democratic base. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #51

+1 IndyOp Apr 2019 #36

Yes. Skidmore Apr 2019 #68

um...no. nt Mars and Minerva Apr 2019 #22

? crazytown Apr 2019 #53

I think the sentiment is more namahage Apr 2019 #58

I'm more interested in getting Sanders out of the race period. crazytown Apr 2019 #59

NO AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #29

Absolutely not nt BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #35

No. nt DesertRat Apr 2019 #48

Truth told, with how both are polling I think that -right now- it'd be a losing ticket. Decoy of Fenris Apr 2019 #3

if we learned anything at all in 2016 - is ignore polls AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #37

You can't ignore lack of support or funds or campaign volunteers though workinclasszero Apr 2019 #54

None of the above. rogue emissary Apr 2019 #4

Why do you say that? Bettie Apr 2019 #6

He and a few other are running on the "I can reach Donny voters" mantra. rogue emissary Apr 2019 #14

That's a fair point Bettie Apr 2019 #15

Sorry if I gave that impression, but I also don't think he's only focused on them. rogue emissary Apr 2019 #17

That's why I think he's a good choice as VP Bettie Apr 2019 #24

My roommate has Redneck family artislife Apr 2019 #16

Thing is I think that type (I don't use the RN term) wouldn't mind if they got two white guys. rogue emissary Apr 2019 #19

Interesting perspective. I guess time will tell if misogyny is stronger than ecstatic Apr 2019 #33

re: "doesn't see them getting past the fact that Mayor Pete is Gay" thesquanderer Apr 2019 #27

I would hope artislife Apr 2019 #61

You don't have to capitalize "gay" lol. cwydro Apr 2019 #56

I wondered artislife Apr 2019 #60

I'm gay. cwydro Apr 2019 #62

My intent was not malice artislife Apr 2019 #64

I didn't think there was on your part at all. cwydro Apr 2019 #67

Whew! nt artislife Apr 2019 #69

I don't think that's what he's doing at all radical noodle Apr 2019 #23

I know it's fun to speculate, but this is very premature. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2019 #5

Extremely premature Hekate Apr 2019 #10

Kamala/Pete!!! Politicub Apr 2019 #7

All the right wing heads will explode shenmue Apr 2019 #8

Ain't that the truth. Rednecks would go ballistic. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #12

And it would be SUBLIME to see! Politicub Apr 2019 #13

Warren/Yang. paulkienitz Apr 2019 #9

Warren lacks charisma and is perceived as having teacher's demeanor AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #38

LOL! Keep in mind that ecstatic Apr 2019 #45

Now that would be an interesting ticket artislife Apr 2019 #74

There wont be any dream team combos...nobody settles for second after primary battles Baclava Apr 2019 #25

Biden did mainstreetonce Apr 2019 #26

Party poopers happen! True Dough Apr 2019 #28

maybe, but the wars are coming and it's going to get nasty and dirty Baclava Apr 2019 #30

I think BS may pick harris if he wins AlexSFCA Apr 2019 #39

I didn't suggest any combination would work True Dough Apr 2019 #41

Running mates arent chosen till just before the convention, late next summer, its a long way to go Baclava Apr 2019 #47

I could do this demtenjeep Apr 2019 #40

I'm not sure I understand the logic. defacto7 Apr 2019 #43

Here's the logic as I see it - crazytown Apr 2019 #65

I'd be happy with [insert name] (D) / [insert name] (D). mwooldri Apr 2019 #50

Pete would be an awesome contrast to Mike Pence in the VP spot AdamGG Apr 2019 #55

I think so! Also, my concerns about Bernie/Warren civiljustice Apr 2019 #57

You've almost exactly nailed how I feel ... so obviously I don't think you're off at all :) (nt) mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #63

Looking at your GOTV incentives crazytown Apr 2019 #66

It's about as realistic as Harris leading in the polls here on DU. jalan48 Apr 2019 #71

Neither one. If PB is on the ticket we lose. nt Persondem Apr 2019 #72