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applegrove

(118,691 posts) Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:19 PM Mar 2019

The Real Reason Beto O'Rourke Is Running

The Real Reason Beto O’Rourke Is Running

March 14, 2019 at 10:19 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 309 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2019/03/14/the-real-reason-beto-orourke-is-running/

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Jonathan Chait: “O’Rourke’s actual reason for running is perfectly clear: He is a highly charismatic and inspirational… He is saying he has natural gifts as a political communicator, and believes he should put them to use for the purpose of beating Donald Trump and otherwise making the world a better place.”

“This is a good reason to run for the presidency! Politics is a team sport, and enacting political change requires effort from a wide array of actors: policy advisers, legislators, bureaucrats, and activists. The president of the United States is only one of those actors, albeit the most important by far, and his or her most important role is serving as a messenger for the party. Being an effective, telegenic communicator is a crucial job qualification and a vital asset.”

“O’Rourke’s argument is that he’s sufficiently well-versed in policy to make good decisions — which, again, may or may not be true, but which he’ll have the chance to demonstrate — and that his skills as a communicator set him apart.”

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

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The Real Reason Beto O'Rourke Is Running (Original Post) applegrove Mar 2019 OP

Well, one reason I like Buttigieg marylandblue Mar 2019 #1

I am becoming a big babylonsister Mar 2019 #3

Also, he is presently unemployed elfin Mar 2019 #2

Beto doesn't need a job dalton99a Mar 2019 #8

I am okay with Beto spending some time listening before he puts policy down in stone Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #4

I think lots of our candidates Andy823 Mar 2019 #5

at this point cab67 Mar 2019 #6

I'm for that but I'd still like to see what a women can do. rickyhall Mar 2019 #7

excellent point that! rurallib Mar 2019 #9

He's a Texas oil man. Gumboot Mar 2019 #10

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

1. Well, one reason I like Buttigieg

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:28 PM

Mar 2019

Is he is also charismatic but definitely can talk about policy. Inslee is my first choice though because of climate change. I think he has some charisma too, but not as much as O'Rourke or Buttigieg.

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

babylonsister

(171,070 posts)

3. I am becoming a big

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:44 PM

Mar 2019

fan of Buttigieg, but will give them all a look, naturally. And Inslee is concentrating on the most important issue, short of beating dt, of our time.

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

elfin

(6,262 posts)

2. Also, he is presently unemployed

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:43 PM

Mar 2019

Really like him, but not enough substance apparent to me.... yet.

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

dalton99a

(81,516 posts)

8. Beto doesn't need a job

Reply to elfin (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:15 PM

Mar 2019

His net worth was $9 million in 2015

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

Maru Kitteh

(28,341 posts)

4. I am okay with Beto spending some time listening before he puts policy down in stone

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 06:52 PM

Mar 2019

But he will need to start showing more of his cards, soon.

That said - I really like the guy.

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

Andy823

(11,495 posts)

5. I think lots of our candidates

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 07:05 PM

Mar 2019

Are charismatic and communicate very well. I think of all of them, Harris is the best at being a "natural" when it comes to politics and running for president. If any one is "gifted" it is her. She is always connecting with people, she seems totally comfortable around the crowds of voters, and people really like here. Others do as well also, but she seems to be better at connecting.

Just my opinion.

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

cab67

(2,993 posts)

6. at this point

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 08:53 PM

Mar 2019

his national claim to fame is losing an election.

I like what he says, and I'll obviously vote for him if he's the nominee, but I'd rather have someone with a stronger national track record.

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

rickyhall

(4,889 posts)

7. I'm for that but I'd still like to see what a women can do.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:07 PM

Mar 2019

I was so amazed at Golda Meir, back in the day.

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

rurallib

(62,423 posts)

9. excellent point that!

Reply to rickyhall (Reply #7)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:17 PM

Mar 2019

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

Gumboot

(531 posts)

10. He's a Texas oil man.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:32 PM

Mar 2019

No thanks.

I don't care how 'likeable' he is, or 'electable' he may be. Let's not get fossil-fooled again.

We should be planting a million trees across the Permian Basin, not drilling it for ever more dinosaur puree.

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

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