Democratic Primaries

marylandblue

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11. I like Pete's chances for his communication and strategic skills.

Tue Apr 16, 2019, 11:31 AM

Apr 2019

He knows exactly where he wants to go and how to get there. I don't think there is another candidate who shows his level of strategic thinking, except possibly Harris.

And he knows how to handle media. People think the media likes him because he is a shiny new object. Not true. He's aggressively pursuing interviews and acing them. When you do that, everyone wants to talk to you.

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

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DUers have made Mayor Pete the #2 overall choice [View all] True Dough Apr 2019 OP

Watched him on Rachel last night. BlueDawn Apr 2019 #1

I don't know that I'm ready to switch, or even thinking about it... wysimdnwyg Apr 2019 #47

All you have to do is listen to the guy. I love the vids on his website. PatrickforO Apr 2019 #2

Ditto that! KPN Apr 2019 #28

He's also #2 in the current betting on Predictit DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #3

Sanders #1?? aeromanKC Apr 2019 #54

Yep. DavidDvorkin Apr 2019 #55

He is great. Tipperary Apr 2019 #4

Please focus DownriverDem Apr 2019 #5

Pete comes with no political baggage True Dough Apr 2019 #6

Nice post! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #8

actually he speaks 8 languages Celerity Apr 2019 #9

Thank you for the clarification! True Dough Apr 2019 #15

He more than likely understands more than 8 too. FreeState Apr 2019 #17

yes, for sure on the Swedish and Danish, Swedish is a wee bit closer to Norwegian than Danish in Celerity Apr 2019 #39

Danish is easier to read for me, I understand spoken Swedish better than spoken Danish FreeState Apr 2019 #58

There's no politician alive without baggage. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #12

Please provide some examples relating to Pete Buttigieg True Dough Apr 2019 #14

It may not be an issue of substance but, Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #16

i worry tho. Those hard core followers you mention are just the ones who make sure to vote. CTyankee Apr 2019 #22

This. The fans of the bad guys never fail to make it to the ballot box. calimary Apr 2019 #26

Rhat's why an inspirational candidate like Beto or Pete is our best choice marylandblue Apr 2019 #32

I agree, that there will be evangelicals who will condemn Pete for that reason True Dough Apr 2019 #24

Not just politicians... radical noodle Apr 2019 #60

Excellent post! cwydro Apr 2019 #13

I Agree, Except That Both Bernie and Biden Would Be Eighty-TWO When Their First Term Ends! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #20

Bernie actually would be 83 and 87 (born Sept 8, 1941, right before Pearl Harbor) Celerity Apr 2019 #40

I like your comparisons, right on the money Perseus Apr 2019 #25

Nicely written True Dough Apr 2019 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #49

Spot on. I like his chances too. KPN Apr 2019 #30

+1 CaptainTruth Apr 2019 #42

Thanks! I'll gladly take that as a compliment True Dough Apr 2019 #46

He has A LOT going for him calimary Apr 2019 #44

Listen, we have CaliforniaPeggy on board True Dough Apr 2019 #52

I'm already standing in the passenger loading area. calimary Apr 2019 #64

Don't underestimate Trump's ability to ding people for things that incriminate himself... Grendam Apr 2019 #51

You've summarized it well customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #56

Wow, tell us who that is!!!! I would love to hear your guarantee win!!! Nt USALiberal Apr 2019 #7

We have no idea who can win yet. babylonsister Apr 2019 #10

I like Pete's chances for his communication and strategic skills. marylandblue Apr 2019 #11

What, you don't think we all are? KPN Apr 2019 #31

Exactly J_William_Ryan Apr 2019 #34

So because the establishment candidate failed in 16, lets try the same again in 20? Rainbow Droid Apr 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author brandnewday2009 Apr 2019 #45

It is hard to ignore how intelligent he is. He is someone who is comfortable in his own skin. Perseus Apr 2019 #18

Well if he fails to win the nomination then whoever wins it should consider him for the VP slot. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #19

I've Been Contemplating a Harris/Pete Ticket--Fills a Lot of Squares DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #21

I will vote for just about any ticket as long as Trump ends up out of office and in prison. cstanleytech Apr 2019 #23

+1 or flip it, either way works for me Celerity Apr 2019 #48

Oh yeah Recursion Apr 2019 #62

Niiice!! Good to see Mayor Pete doing so well!! (Not surprising either.) InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #27

Bernie has slid to 4th on the DU leaderboard BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #65

Bernie was never higher than third. crazytown Apr 2019 #66

Comes from "out of nowhere" ... kind of like Jimmy Carter, no? Auggie Apr 2019 #29

Is that a good thing? Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #33

I like that heading on her page wildflower Apr 2019 #57

That's a good way to put it n/t Bradshaw3 Apr 2019 #59

He has the intelligence we're sadly missing in the White House, and very impressive, duforsure Apr 2019 #35

you are insulting potatoes Celerity Apr 2019 #50

Love Pete! Blue Owl Apr 2019 #38

He gives good copy, I'll say that much Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #41

Though still undecided, I feel like he's our best candidate to beat Trump.... Chakaconcarne Apr 2019 #43

He is winning me over, but... Cary Apr 2019 #53

I'm in the Pete Fleet and I also absolutely adore Senator Harris Recursion Apr 2019 #61

Maybe a great ticket, Buttigieg/Harris?!? True Dough Apr 2019 #63