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The Hill @thehill 1h1 hour agoWATCH: Scarborough asks Kamala Harris question that "doomed" Ted Kennedys presidential run: "Why would you want to be president?" http://hill.cm/4pfkqFj
____Speaking on "Morning Joe," Kamala Harris was asked by the co-host why she wants to be president...
Harris responded by saying the country is looking for vision and leadership.
"Because I believe our country wants and needs leadership that provides a vision of the future of our country in which everyone can see themselves," Harris told Scarborough.
"So let's start from that, and then think about what we need to do to speak to all of the people of our country, to ensure that we see them, to understand we don't need to accept false choices in terms of how we approach public policy," she added. "I'm a career prosecutor. I've spent my entire life, almost, focused on public safety."
"We can do that and also focus on issues like what we need to do to build a healthy economy," Harris said.
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chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)bigtree
(85,977 posts)...she's hitting her stride after a string of appearances.
I like the way she makes complicated issues conversational.
WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)"I like the way she makes complicated issues conversational."
One of my favorite politicians, John Kerry, struggled mightily at that.
Submariner
(12,499 posts)a hidden dance video soon to be exposed by opposition research? A sure fire campaign ender!!11!
bigtree
(85,977 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)It IS important to the public that they like the candidate. No matter what some say, the people decide for themselves what is and is not important. History tells us that voters liking a candidate removes a hurdle, at worst, and makes a voter inclined to vote for the person, at best.
You either got it or you don't. It can't be faked. Obama, Bill Clinton, Reagan, even GWB, were extremely likable.
Republicans fall in line. Democrats fall in love, they say.
Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)I havent seen a name that really got me excited yet, until today. Kamala Harris has me excited.
PeeJ52
(1,588 posts)... and does she buy the first round?
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Did a meet and greet here in Vegas with her and Congressman Horsfort. We were set up for fifty people and ended up with well over three hundred or more and Ms Harris was scheduled for 30 minutes and stayed until everyone's questions were answered. I think it was almost two hours and then she did two or three TV interviews after,only one showed up being aired. Only the CBS affiliate ran the interview and it was chopped up from 20 minutes to maybe 30 seconds. The two Sinclair owned stations ran a negative commentary about Harris.
Watch the Media create a negative image narrative. They are doing it with Warren and AOC.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)...Warren and AOC are both dancing around the nonsense thrown their way.
It's not a fluke that the attacks are well out of step where most Americans live and reason. This republican party is an anachronism, and their stubborn refusal to separate from Trump has mired them in everything the president is being assailed for.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC
To quote Alan Moore: None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with YOU. You're locked up in here with ME. 🤣
11:17 AM - 11 Jan 2019
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)sinkhole Trump his put us in.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)her name will be put forward at our next Democratic State Convention unless we do Caucus method again,and at that time our Precinct Chair and I will put her name as a Candidate. BTW,Ms.Harris knows we are going to do this.
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)I think she can win both states!
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)after 56 years ,my Spouse said today she wants to join me as a Volunteer in the next Dem Campaign Season. Blew me away,Granny is going to get involved. Finally things happening in our Country got to her and she said,enough,sign me up.
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)I'm feeling hopeful and excited again - it's a good feeling.
Now it we could just get this scum out of the WH ASAP - (impeachment?) . Okay a girl can dream.
bullwinkle428
(20,628 posts)MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)THAT'S what competent, fearless leadership looks like.
TeamPooka
(24,210 posts)demigoddess
(6,640 posts)flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)Yesterday or the day before. Recently, anyway.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)and she said she hadn't decided yet.
I thought she might. Looks like she's prepared, so that's good.
And yes, ALL people in the country need a President. Not just 30% of them.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)...that's why the question is framed so weird.
But reports came yesterday from several sources...
Sen. Kamala Harris has decided to run for president in 2020 and will announce her candidacy on or around Martin Luther King Jr. Day, probably at a campaign rally in Oakland, sources close to the freshman senator from California tell KCBS Radio.
https://kcbsradio.radio.com/blogs/doug-sovern/harris-ready-enter-race-president-sources-say
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)I was wrong. All reports point that she will, but we'll have to wait for the official announcement.
crazytown
(7,277 posts)A leader who will carry the people with her. Magnificent.
NBachers
(17,085 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Everyone running for President should be able to answer that question. She hasn't even decided yet whether to run.
I think she will.
erronis
(15,185 posts)I loved the segment with Sen. Harris.
angrychair
(8,684 posts)No ifs. No ands. No buts.
She has none of the history or controversies of many others.
She is well respected and has been a no-nonsense, no-drama Senator.
She checks all the boxes with no serious issues to speak about.
Intelligence. Charisma. Backbone. A stalwart, life-long progressive Democrat.
Crutchez_CuiBono
(7,725 posts)7 years of prison instead of life or worse. We know ya did it.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)misanthrope
(7,411 posts)He's a Trump enabler. Screw him.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)...it's not about Joe.
ecstatic
(32,653 posts)Just worried if she can win, to be honest.
bigtree
(85,977 posts)...