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In reply to the discussion: Can my fellow DU fambly help me understand? [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)23. Obama was a first time Senator before he ran
No one knew who he was until he gave a great speech at the Democratic Convention. Next election he became President.
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I like her very much. While there's something to be said for holding out
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2018
#1
Experience as California Attorney General, Lifetime Political Activist, Good Campaigner
oberliner
Dec 2018
#32
People forget that California would easily be the population of 6 states if it were broken up.
politicaljunkie41910
Dec 2018
#57
Can a state do that and have it accepted by the Federal government?
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2018
#90
As I said it was on the ballot several years ago, but was defeated because people didn't have enough
politicaljunkie41910
Dec 2018
#92
California has many of the nation's top universities and it is probably the most competitive
politicaljunkie41910
Dec 2018
#62
She has about the same credentials that Obama had after the 2006 election...
First Speaker
Dec 2018
#8
She is reasonably young, female, Indian American and black and has some charisma. ...
spin
Dec 2018
#9
Agree - a bit of time in the pits of politics would be helpful. Executive level experience is good
erronis
Dec 2018
#12
asked that once here. her attributes at that time were generic and nothing special.
msongs
Dec 2018
#33
Frankly, one of the messes the Democratic Party has managed to get into over the past decades...
regnaD kciN
Dec 2018
#39
I really like her and you are right about her legislative accomplishments but to me
Autumn
Dec 2018
#58
Early specualation about who is running and who isn't is just entertainment at this time.
Kaleva
Dec 2018
#59
I think people are looking for a strong debater and tough personality to face Trump
MaryMagdaline
Dec 2018
#79
we're going to be confronted with a whole host of candidates with more aspiration
bigtree
Dec 2018
#82