Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumKlobuchar is stolid, stable, intelligent, informed and capable--exactly what the Democrats need.
'Move over, AOC, here comes AJK. Amy Jean Klobuchar is going to be on the Democratic ticket in November, either at the top or as the nominee for vice president. Elizabeth Warren, with her far-left views and fuzzy bio, will continue to sputter, the money well will dry, and shell fade to black. That opens a lane for Ms. Klobuchar that she didnt have before, and her opponents cant find. Even with their modestly differing policy views, Im suspecting Ms. Warren is not going to endorse one of the boys.'
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-without-the-snark-and-baggage-11581552190?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
squirecam
(2,706 posts)This article, which I didnt read because of the paywall, is by a republican.
Judging by the first paragraph, Id say the article is not really useful in a democratic primary.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Khachigian
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)nice heading?
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elleng
(130,956 posts)thought folks would like to see it.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Quixote1818
(28,943 posts)made me chuckle since she wasn't able to name the Mexican President on a latino channel which she should have been totally prepared for.
I do agree that she makes a better impression than Hillary and I would vote for her in a second over the orange dickhead.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
krissey
(1,205 posts)If Klobuchar gets the momentum, I am there. Right now, I think Warren is the strongest. She does not have far left and is a solid Dem that gets stuff done. But, so is Klobuchar, just more middle than what I would like. Solid though.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Jane Austin
(9,199 posts)n/t
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
elleng
(130,956 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)And if you dont believe them, theres the fact that she had the highest turnover rates in the Senate. The occasionally trembling speaking voice does hint at some temper issues.
Wouldnt bring it up but since you posted this shot at Warren.
Ill have to see how calm and dependable Amy is after she has to take the level of incoming that Warren did for months.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
hlthe2b
(102,283 posts)They are/will both be beaten up enough by the MSM and (often) misogynistic opponents. They and their supporters don't need to do it to each other.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
squirecam
(2,706 posts)On February 24, 61 people who previously worked for Klobuchar co-signed an open letter published on Medium, insisting that the senator was a caring mentor and friend to them. Although numerous outlets, including the HuffPost and BuzzFeed News, have published detailed reports of Klobuchars alleged volatility and habit of demeaning her staff, the co-signers of this letter specifically address the editors at the Times, who they claim omitted the positive anecdotes and stories they shared in interviews.
We previously worked for Senator Klobuchar, and some of us were among the former staffers contacted by the New York Times and other media outlets to share our experiences about working in her office, the letter reads. We do not believe these reports adequately describe our thoughts on Amy Klobuchar, many of which we shared with the authors.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BeyondGeography
(39,374 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
hangaleft
(649 posts)Im all in for Warren and will remain so as long as shes in the race. Were she to drop out, Id vote for Klobuchar. Im not too thrilled about her, but I arrive at the decision by a process of elimination. Im not going to go into my reasoning, Im not gonna engage in criticizing the other candidates. Ill just say that I believe Klobuchar is the most attractive and electable candidate after Warren.
Hopefully Warren will rebound and ultimately capture the nomination.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
snowybirdie
(5,228 posts)Woman were denied a woman in the White today last time around. Why not this time around? Tired of waiting.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Jersey Devil
(9,874 posts)I am not voting early because I want to see how it goes in SC before voting. I really like Amy a lot.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BusyBeingBest
(8,054 posts)to help us defeat the Carnival Barking Clown. So this is a positive thing. Also, just want to kick a positive Amy thread 'cause that "Mexican President" thread got so stupid I finally trashed it.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
DanTex
(20,709 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Of the male cadidates?
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demmiblue
(36,860 posts)He served as chief speechwriter on Reagan's successful 1980 presidential campaign, and continued as chief speechwriter in the Reagan administration, writing Reagan's first inaugural address, his three main economic speeches, and the welcome home speech to the Iranian hostages. Although he resigned after several months to return to the private sector in California, he continued to write many of the major political and policy speeches as chief speechwriter on Reagan's successful 1984 re-election campaign and throughout the second term, including the 1984 nomination acceptance speech, the 1985 remarks at the former Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany, and the 1988 Republican National Convention farewell address.
He is a veteran of nine presidential campaigns. Most recently, he served as a senior advisor to the presidential campaigns of Bob Dole (1996), John McCain (2000), and Fred Thompson (2008).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Khachigian#Work_on_presidential_campaigns
Good lawd... this is who we are listening to now (and I like Senator Klobuchar)?!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BusyBeingBest
(8,054 posts)then this will help us in November.
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UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
demofan40
(45 posts)And a reason why she won't go much further with that contingent.
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UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
demofan40
(45 posts)She can't hide it as much as she would like to.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
andym
(5,443 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
highmindedhavi
(355 posts)not too smart
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elleng
(130,956 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
highmindedhavi
(355 posts)its a Telemundo interview, a least know his nickname, ALMO
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mobeau69
(11,145 posts)Yep, that one knew.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
lunasun
(21,646 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
elleng
(130,956 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
xmas74
(29,674 posts)I wouldn't be upset by Klobuchar in the GE. I'd campaign for her.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)That might be the best argument in favor of her candidacy.
-Laelth
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MadLinguist
(790 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)with AOC who is a far left progressive and who I also like while Amy is more moderate. I guess my question is why are they doing that?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
lees1975
(3,859 posts)The fact that AOC and Amy Klobuchar can exist in the same party and compliment each other is a credit to the Democrats.
I'm supporting the nominee and doing so by working phone banks in places nearby where needed. I have planned to spend the weekend before the election helping get Democrats to the polls in Iowa or Wisconsin. Amy would be great. She's lacked name and face recognition up to this point but as the field narrows, people are discovering her. Trump would look like a loser in a debate with her, she can remember facts, he just lies and people could see the contrast. My contribution is meager, but it goes to her right now.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
blm
(113,063 posts)tactic for them.
Dont fall for the use of flattery.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)As much as I dislike admitting it, the candidate who does that will win the GE.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BusyBeingBest
(8,054 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
kentuck
(111,098 posts)I have long thought that the most dull and boring candidate we can find will be the best Democrat. People are not looking for another reality TV star, in my opinion.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden