We have a large number of qualified candidates so far. Rather than each going off spending funds and riling up the base, I would like them all to gather, coordinate a number of town halls across the country, and find out what OUR issues are.
An open discussion to fill the first year rather that the same old same old back stabbing bullshit.
Out of an open process a real platform may be developed and a real leader may emerge that will unite us behind our ideals rather than some personality.

There is an overtone of the old "smoke filled rooms" when you take the people out of the equation. Depending upon who writes the platform, it can easily return to this. But I do think that the process, especially early on, needs to stay away from the "horse race" aspect as much as possible. We're going to have upwards of 30 candidates early on. They need a process that encourages participation, and avoids confrontation.

Thanks for your approval FSogol!

So far, anyway...

But I'm waiting until the field is complete before making a decision.

I want to see how they look on the trail.

I like Warren and Beto too.

...over many different candidates.

I would hope that more people watch what candidates say, how they campaign, and let the process unfold before jumping on the bandwagon for any particular candidate.

In my opinion.

And my number 2 choice is not eligible to run.

So for now, I‘m gonna sit back and enjoy the show.

I can't afford to be fussy. The national situation is too dire, the danger too great.

All you other Democrats, fight it out among yourselves - but please keep the fight clean and constructive. I'll enthusiastically support the candidate you choose.

promote their favorites WITHOUT bashing other Democrats running.

anybody among the candidates being discussed would be worlds better than Donny Dollhands or Mike Pence.

Yes, I live in Iowa!

It's the person with the "D" after their name.

but any Democrat in the general election.

so all I can say right now is that it's definitely gonna be a Dem.

I believe all our candidates can beat Trump however I strongly believe some can beat him more easily than others.

I really don't want to see our nominee taking stretches off the campaign trail, even to fundraiser, there are many ways now to fund raise that don't require a personal presence. The people that so far that have shown that they are willing to really hit the bricks are Beto, Joe, Bernie, Liz Warren, my pick likely would be from among one of those given that I want an agressive campaigner.

and before that he campaigned for democrats in every special election and in state races, he has lots of miles put in. Liz Warren is everywhere, and in the 2016 General election, she put in more time and miles for Hillary than anyone else in this year's potential field.

I can't keep up!

I'll tell you in 14 months when the campaign SHOULD kick off
Another 2 year campaign is too much