Democratic Primaries

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts) Mon Apr 15, 2019, 01:53 PM Apr 2019

Warren Buffet on Bernie Sanders

I apologize for the age of this article. Pneumonia paid me a visit recently. I also realize this exceeds the recommended length for a quote. I do believe both MSN and Mr. Buffett would give me permission, if asked.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/buffett-wants-to-ask-2020-presidential-candidates-one-question/ar-BBVNN0F?li=BBnbfcL

Buffett wants to ask 2020 presidential candidates one question

Tom Huddleston Jr.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is once again wading into the topic of politics.
Buffett, who supported Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and has previously weighed in on whether or not executives like Michael Bloomberg or former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz would make good candidates, said in a recent interview that there is one question he would want to ask the field of candidates planning to run for the White House in 2020.

"I want to hear what they tell people who disagree with them," Buffett told Yahoo Finance on Monday. "I would like to ask a candidate: 'What are you for that the majority of your followers are against?'"
That's the best way to be sure that a candidate really believes in a particular issue, according to Buffett. "That's really the test," he says in the interview.

Those comments from Buffett came in response to a question about whether the billionaire would ever ask a candidate what they think about the economy or other issues. Buffett laughs and points out that any candidate would probably just "tell me what I want to hear" to win his support, which is not what the billionaire would want.
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Meanwhile, Buffett identifies Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders as one presidential candidate who would not be afraid to answer Buffett's question about unpopular views he holds. Buffett tells Yahoo Finance that Sanders' followers see him as "authentic," adding: "if you asked him you what he was for, that most people might be against, he would tell you."
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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Warren Buffet on Bernie Sanders (Original Post) saidsimplesimon Apr 2019 OP

Authentic describes Bernie perfectly... and unafraid. Why Bernie is unlike most politicians... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #1

Plus, he hasn't needed to "evolve" like other politicians. jalan48 Apr 2019 #2

EXACTLY!! The very definition of "authentic" and why you can TRUST Bernie. InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #4

Yep. He's not a weathervane Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #3

You got that right...they can have their politicians who always stick their finger in the wind... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #6

When will we see his "authentic" tax returns BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #12

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Thanks Kanoko saidsimplesimon Apr 2019 #8

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Aloha saidsimplesimon Apr 2019 #10

There might be things Sanders believes that his fans don't Buzz cook Apr 2019 #7

Hi Buzz, saidsimplesimon Apr 2019 #11

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

1. Authentic describes Bernie perfectly... and unafraid. Why Bernie is unlike most politicians...

Reply to saidsimplesimon (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 01:56 PM

Apr 2019

and SO damn popular!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

jalan48

(13,866 posts)

2. Plus, he hasn't needed to "evolve" like other politicians.

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:02 PM

Apr 2019

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

4. EXACTLY!! The very definition of "authentic" and why you can TRUST Bernie.

Reply to jalan48 (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:04 PM

Apr 2019

It's what sets Bernie apart from most politicians and makes him so popular... even if you disagree with him on some issues.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,328 posts)

3. Yep. He's not a weathervane

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:03 PM

Apr 2019

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

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

6. You got that right...they can have their politicians who always stick their finger in the wind...

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:15 PM

Apr 2019

I prefer Bernie, who would rather stick his finger in the face of the rich and powerful, telling them to go fuck themselves, like those on Wall Street - won't be giving paid speeches to THEM anytime soon! - while representing the common folks on MAIN STREET!!

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Give 'em hell Bernie... til they feel the third-degree Bern!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

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

BlueFlorida

(1,532 posts)

12. When will we see his "authentic" tax returns

Reply to InAbLuEsTaTe (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 03:58 PM

Apr 2019

and "authentic" apology for his crowds chanting "f**k Hillary?"

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

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saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)

8. Thanks Kanoko

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Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:30 PM

Apr 2019

I have not committed to any candidate at this early stage. I do adore people like you who keep their options open.

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

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saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)

10. Aloha

Reply to Name removed (Reply #9)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:56 PM

Apr 2019

I sincerely hope our primaries will have the effect of bringing Democrats together. We have so many excellent choices. Everyone who stands up to run is taking a big risk, some have big egos, may the best candidate rise to lead US to victory over that monster IT and his Republican enablers.

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

Buzz cook

(2,472 posts)

7. There might be things Sanders believes that his fans don't

Reply to saidsimplesimon (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 02:24 PM

Apr 2019

But I doubt Bernie would be able to articulate what that is.

One of my problems with Bernie is that he isn't prepared to answer questions off the cuff. At Liberty University he struggled with questions about abortion and civil rights. At a town hall last year he wasn't able to articulate a defense of the minimum wage.

So I doubt he'd be able to answer Buffet's question without lots of preparation.

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

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)

11. Hi Buzz,

Reply to Buzz cook (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 03:01 PM

Apr 2019

It's early in the process. Like most Democrats, I want a candidate that can kick the poop out of that monster who occupies our WH. The articles I share are for entertainment purposes.

If I wanted investment advise, Buffet would be the one, for political direction, I "dream the impossible dream".

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

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