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marylandblue

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11. I'm sure he knows how to handle it.

Reply to AJT (Reply #10)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 10:05 AM

Apr 2019

I can see elements of how he would do it already. They could make his issue of his sexual orientation. But he's already addressed it. He's out, he's proud, and thanks to decisions made in Washington, his marriage brings him closer to God. Who do you want making decisions for you in Washington?

See how he turned that negative into a positive and changed the subject to something that actually matters? That's his strategy.

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

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"...owns two rescue dogs, and plays the goddamn piano. He's actually terrifying... " [View all] babylonsister Apr 2019 OP

Terrifying because he so accomplished in so many ways marylandblue Apr 2019 #1

Yes! "What mother wouldn't love this guy?" babylonsister Apr 2019 #2

Amazingly good idea and it would focus on the positive, efhmc Apr 2019 #3

I'm not sure the press will let him. n/t ChiTownDenny Apr 2019 #4

They will, because he knows how to talk to the press. marylandblue Apr 2019 #7

OK, I had to laugh at that. shanny Apr 2019 #16

Yeah, sounds strange, but he did have a quick mind, he learned it as a radio broadcaster. marylandblue Apr 2019 #22

Nice. I'm glad to hear that. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2019 #17

Pete can simply say "At least i'm not a draft dodger with some feigned "injury"; i served" oldsoftie Apr 2019 #5

I think he has no intention of going down any low roads. He is too smart for that. Tipperary Apr 2019 #6

But you cannot just ignore someone like trump. He's easily flustered by a comeback. oldsoftie Apr 2019 #14

I think Buttigieg can handle him with ease. Time will tell. Tipperary Apr 2019 #20

I do too. He's very quick on his feet & doesnt need a written speech or notes. Sounds "normal"! oldsoftie Apr 2019 #23

I am waiting for the swift boating to start. AJT Apr 2019 #10

I'm sure he knows how to handle it. marylandblue Apr 2019 #11

It's starting... babylonsister Apr 2019 #12

K&R brer cat Apr 2019 #8

I hope if he's nominated mountain grammy Apr 2019 #9

I've been watching him recently radical noodle Apr 2019 #13

He is everything the Orange menace and supporters lack. gordianot Apr 2019 #15

Republicans want him as the candidate to energize the religious right Indygram Apr 2019 #18

I think their numbers will be met, and exceeded not_the_one Apr 2019 #19

I added Pete to my short list NastyRiffraff Apr 2019 #21