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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: what makes Pete B. so popular? [View all]Celerity
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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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I feel that in the current field, being highly intelligent and articulate is not exceptional.
paulkienitz
Apr 2019
#5
It's also a great thing that Booker was a Rhodes scholar, but this thread is about Buttigieg.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#20
It's more than that. He really is exceptional; he's a military veteran (Naval intelligence);
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2019
#8
Yes. an unusually clear way of explaining things and he seems completely at ease with himself
elleng
Apr 2019
#11
I think you're right. The way he explains things seems to be essential to his appeal.
LonePirate
Apr 2019
#13
His answers reflect that he has thought about the issue, not just memorized a sound bite.
IphengeniaBlumgarten
Apr 2019
#15
He is really good at being a blank slate that people can project their ideals and visions on.
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 2019
#19
Because of Trumps bluster, I responded well to someone who was soft spoken
patricia92243
Apr 2019
#22
Buttigieg is the most media-savvy of all the candidates, and that's my main criteria.
marylandblue
Apr 2019
#35
A major factor for many IMO is his ability to defend gayness vs ReligiousRight
bobbieinok
Apr 2019
#36