Democratic Primaries

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts) Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:43 AM Mar 2019

When I look at Beto O'Rourke... I see Bobby Kennedy..

I was in grade school when John Kennedy was assassinated.. but a young adult with Bobby Kennedy... and I see the same energy, and hope.. I know why people like him.. that is something you cannot fake.. you either have it or you do not.. and Beto has it.. just an observation

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

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When I look at Beto O'Rourke... I see Bobby Kennedy.. (Original Post) Peacetrain Mar 2019 OP

I have met Beto in person and I really like him Gothmog Mar 2019 #1

We are going to try and get to see him while he is swinging through this part of Iowa Peacetrain Mar 2019 #2

It's between Beto and Kamala for me NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #10

...and his full name is Robert Francis O'Rourke OKNancy Mar 2019 #3

LOVE IT!!!!!!! Peacetrain Mar 2019 #4

Beto is the new RFK nt forklift Mar 2019 #5

I now understand how he almost won in Texas Peacetrain Mar 2019 #6

It was standing room only when I saw him dalton99a Mar 2019 #8

Yea me too. redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #7

Agreed ! It's like the Universe gave us another one..... donkeypoofed Mar 2019 #9

That was my thought when I first saw him NastyRiffraff Mar 2019 #11

In HS when JFK was killed TruckFump Mar 2019 #12

As do I. Paladin Mar 2019 #13

You are soo right! bluestarone Mar 2019 #14

I totally agree. When I watched him this morning it was clear to me he was a top Vinca Mar 2019 #15

For this thread Gothmog Mar 2019 #16

agreed Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #17

Agree completely. highplainsdem Mar 2019 #18

My Republican Dad thinks Beto looks/communicates like RFK Mersky Mar 2019 #19

Gothmog

(145,321 posts)

1. I have met Beto in person and I really like him

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:44 AM

Mar 2019

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I woke up to see an e-mail from Beto. I got to talk to Beto at the National Convention just briefly. In early 2017, Beto spoke to a small group at a tavern in my county. My son and I got to see Beto up close and he is amazing. I made a couple of rallies and heard him at the state convention. Beto is perhaps the best retail politician that I have seen since President Obama.

I like Beto a great deal and Beto could flip Texas which is a goal that I have been working towards for a very long time. I am still torn between Beto, Biden and Harris but my main goal is anyone but sanders.

Link to tweet

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

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)

2. We are going to try and get to see him while he is swinging through this part of Iowa

Reply to Gothmog (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:46 AM

Mar 2019

I watched him in Keokuk this morning.. wow... he did not step away from anything.. and his views for our needs to tackle global climate change.. he is right on top of it..

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

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)

10. It's between Beto and Kamala for me

Reply to Gothmog (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 11:22 AM

Mar 2019

I like Biden, don't get me wrong, but I really think it's time for a new generation. But except for Tulsi and Bernie, I'd enthusiastically support, volunteer for, and of course vote for the Democratic nominee. I'm comfortable saying that because those two ain't gonna make it.

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

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)

3. ...and his full name is Robert Francis O'Rourke

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:47 AM

Mar 2019

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

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)

4. LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Reply to OKNancy (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:48 AM

Mar 2019

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

forklift

(401 posts)

5. Beto is the new RFK nt

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:49 AM

Mar 2019

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

Peacetrain

(22,877 posts)

6. I now understand how he almost won in Texas

Reply to forklift (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:50 AM

Mar 2019

Just that ability to connect with people

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

dalton99a

(81,516 posts)

8. It was standing room only when I saw him

Reply to Peacetrain (Reply #6)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:57 AM

Mar 2019

I popped in out of curiosity

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

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)

7. Yea me too.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 10:56 AM

Mar 2019

I loved Bobby, loved him more than Jack.

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

donkeypoofed

(2,187 posts)

9. Agreed ! It's like the Universe gave us another one.....

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 11:15 AM

Mar 2019

.....to replace the one taken from us. He does give hope, doesn't he?! What an impressive young man.

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

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)

11. That was my thought when I first saw him

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 11:23 AM

Mar 2019

It was like re-living my young adulthood, when I was all in for Bobby.

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

TruckFump

(5,812 posts)

12. In HS when JFK was killed

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 11:34 AM

Mar 2019

In college when RFK was killed.

Beto reminds me of both of them, a bit more of Bobby, but he certainly brings back memories of my youth.

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

Paladin

(28,264 posts)

13. As do I.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 12:03 PM

Mar 2019

I want a Kamala/Beto ticket, urgently.

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

bluestarone

(16,976 posts)

14. You are soo right!

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 12:05 PM

Mar 2019

I see it too!

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

Vinca

(50,278 posts)

15. I totally agree. When I watched him this morning it was clear to me he was a top

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 12:09 PM

Mar 2019

contender. No one will agree with me completely and I refuse to engage in purity tests when we have a dangerous moron in the White House to beat. It's just a lucky fluke of nature that he resembles RFK so much. In all honesty, this is the first twinge of excitement I've felt about the upcoming election. He's got the "Obama factor" going on.

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

Gothmog

(145,321 posts)

16. For this thread

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:36 PM

Mar 2019

Link to tweet

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

Maru Kitteh

(28,341 posts)

17. agreed

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:19 PM

Mar 2019

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

highplainsdem

(49,004 posts)

18. Agree completely.

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:33 PM

Mar 2019

https://www.democraticunderground.com/128721840

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

Mersky

(4,982 posts)

19. My Republican Dad thinks Beto looks/communicates like RFK

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Fri Mar 15, 2019, 11:14 AM

Mar 2019

Which is amazing...as he will sit still and listen to what Beto has to say. He was proud to have Beto signs in their front and back yards - they live in a deep red county on a rather middle class golf course.

My dad doesn't agree with him on policy, but trusts him and very likely would vote for him again. It's my opinion that Beto should be on the ticket with either Warren, Harris, or Biden. Need a person who can reach the moderate Republicans like my father.

Now, that said, I find Beto to be well left of center, but grounded in how to effect policy change.

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

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