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Honeycombe8

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27. Too early. I need to see her speeches in other states, in different environments.

Mon Jan 28, 2019, 11:37 AM

Jan 2019

I don't have a favorite yet. I'm still waiting.

I watched the Harris speech on Youtube, but found it sort of boring, so wasn't able to watch the whole thing. She'll get better at it, though, as she hones her speech style and makes speeches in the various states. This is VERY EARLY. Time will tell.

People are free to say who they like, and who they don't like, as the candidate. Or the issues to be considered with each candidate. The candidates are human. None is perfect. All have made mistakes. All have particular gifts, and particular problems. One is a gifted speaker, another has not shown leadership in the past, one is charismatic, another would make an excellent leader but is not charismatic...all this is valid. Opinions are valid.

If I'm a supporter of Candidate X, I need to hear varying opinions of Candidate X. Not just compliments. Because that would give me a false picture of Candidate X's appeal and chances.

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Too Early, Folks! Kamala Harris Gives a Campaign Launch Speech [View all] MineralMan Jan 2019 OP

Exactly ! riverbendviewgal Jan 2019 #1

Thanks. MineralMan Jan 2019 #4

If it is helpful, I did a preliminary policy post on Harris just the other day. PatrickforO Jan 2019 #28

Thanks for that informative post. MineralMan Jan 2019 #34

I agree. However, it is a good thing to compare and contrast our candidates' positions and their CTyankee Jan 2019 #64

I suspect snowybirdie Jan 2019 #2

Good decision, I think. MineralMan Jan 2019 #8

Oh I'm sure there will be "deep vetting" on this site of all candidates. David__77 Jan 2019 #3

Oh, no doubt. I will be publicly demanding that anyone posting dirt MineralMan Jan 2019 #5

That's good. David__77 Jan 2019 #7

yes, and that falls under the rule of "not re-litigating" the primary, IMO. Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #71

I like Liz Warren - reason - wealth tax is the single best idea I have seen, maybe ever! lark Jan 2019 #6

There's plenty to like about all of the potential candidates. MineralMan Jan 2019 #9

The Bernsters wont follow your rule. honest.abe Jan 2019 #10

I'm not calling out any group. MineralMan Jan 2019 #11

Totally agree but many didn't seem to care back in 2016. honest.abe Jan 2019 #12

I want to know the exact rules on this since the only efhmc Jan 2019 #14

Its not really a rule so much as if you get involved in a Bernie/Hillary debate.... mentalslavery Jan 2019 #18

It is way too nebulous. efhmc Jan 2019 #43

The exact rule is in the jury guideline. Autumn Jan 2019 #51

There's no telling who's going to be on your jury Mariana Jan 2019 #57

YYyyyeeepppp! mentalslavery Jan 2019 #99

With all due respect, watoos Jan 2019 #17

As of this moment Bernie is not a Democrat. honest.abe Jan 2019 #22

It was after the election and he was an independant again. efhmc Jan 2019 #46

This is the jury guide. Autumn Jan 2019 #54

Thank you for that. honest.abe Jan 2019 #59

thank you Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #58

So we don't attack their candidate, but we attack them? HopeAgain Jan 2019 #45

Yeah, Bernie doesnt count until he declares he will run and serve as a Democrat. honest.abe Jan 2019 #50

Okay going with the letter, not the spirit.. HopeAgain Jan 2019 #52

I dont see the difference. honest.abe Jan 2019 #55

obviously... HopeAgain Jan 2019 #74

but Democrats who voted FOR Bernie DO count... Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #62

I'm sorry but Im just sick of Bernie and his game. honest.abe Jan 2019 #65

So, when he does that, point out those specific examples Mariana Jan 2019 #100

Where did I bash everyone who supported Bernie?? honest.abe Jan 2019 #101

Uh, four hours earlier... progressoid Jan 2019 #119

I didn't mean for that to suggest all Bernie supporters. honest.abe Jan 2019 #120

you seem determined to start a fight over 2016 Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #110

Nope, but Bernie and his gang seem determined to do just that. honest.abe Jan 2019 #111

This is America. Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #114

At this point in time America and democracy are dying at the hands of a lunatic.. honest.abe Jan 2019 #115

How about not devouring our own potential voters? Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #67

I see lots of posts here on DU saying much the same, PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2019 #60

Thank you. I'm tired of people saying they are tired of ex Bernie supporters LakeArenal Jan 2019 #81

I'm going to use the alert function Politicub Jan 2019 #92

Exactly. honest.abe Jan 2019 #93

Is comparing Sanders' positions with others' positions using "Bernie as a way to disparage dems?" David__77 Jan 2019 #98

It depends. If it's done in a way that's snarky or intended to sow discord, Politicub Jan 2019 #106

I do think snarkiness can get in the way of good communication. David__77 Jan 2019 #118

Way to early. Botany Jan 2019 #13

It's the Previews Right Now. MineralMan Jan 2019 #15

Sorry, Lefta Dissenter Jan 2019 #31

Depends on the theater. MineralMan Jan 2019 #32

Not my first choice on some issues....but...she is qualified and good enough mentalslavery Jan 2019 #16

Well, she's just the first to have the big launch announcement. MineralMan Jan 2019 #20

Whoever can win Florida and Ohio. lynintenn Jan 2019 #19

Again, still too early to even guess. MineralMan Jan 2019 #21

There is no reason to diss anyone in this race who is a Dem AllyCat Jan 2019 #23

Good post. geardaddy Jan 2019 #24

So MineralMan did you see my post? yuiyoshida Jan 2019 #25

I did, and liked it, too! MineralMan Jan 2019 #30

Thanks so very much yuiyoshida Jan 2019 #35

Wise words, as always PatrickforO Jan 2019 #26

Too early. I need to see her speeches in other states, in different environments. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #27

Yes. If we were voting today, that's one thing, but we aren't. I like her, BTW, and prefer a woman Hoyt Jan 2019 #29

The establishment is behind Harris. That's for sure. aidbo Jan 2019 #33

I don't know that is true at all, frankly. MineralMan Jan 2019 #36

I have too much respect for your political savvy.. aidbo Jan 2019 #87

Then explain things for those of us without "political savvy"! retread Jan 2019 #116

Yay, the same coded language we saw in 2016 Tarc Jan 2019 #39

It's not coded language. Just language. aidbo Jan 2019 #84

Lol n/t emulatorloo Jan 2019 #83

If Biden gets into the race, it will be LibDemAlways Jan 2019 #86

Careful! Someone will ask for proof of your claims! aidbo Jan 2019 #90

Bingo!! Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #37

I'm with you. BobsYourUncle Jan 2019 #104

+1 Ferrets are Cool Jan 2019 #117

This is roughly the same time Biden got into it in 2007 LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #38

I have avoided logging in recently. saidsimplesimon Jan 2019 #40

Simply put, if you can't say something nice then don't say anything BBG Jan 2019 #41

My Dad used to say that. BobsYourUncle Jan 2019 #107

Some of those trolls like Putin or Trump the best IronLionZion Jan 2019 #42

I think she's great. Fuzzpope Jan 2019 #44

it's getting late early bigtree Jan 2019 #47

Like your suggestion. democratisphere Jan 2019 #48

Some people just gotta bitch about things EricMaundry Jan 2019 #49

I'm sick of the whole election thing already. Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #53

Whatever shiny thing pops up lets some forget about MineralMan Jan 2019 #56

agree Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #63

Anyone trying to start fights between Democrats is either a fool MineralMan Jan 2019 #66

yep Grasswire2 Jan 2019 #68

True but its also to early to jump behind her with full fledged support as we have many months cstanleytech Jan 2019 #61

I am not sure who I have a preference for yet, but I am not sure I like this OP still_one Jan 2019 #69

K&R Jeffersons Ghost Jan 2019 #70

"Don't tell us why you don't like the rest"...best advice! at140 Jan 2019 #72

On the subject of not dissing candidates, Hortensis Jan 2019 #73

+100 Duppers Jan 2019 #75

I have seen criticisms of her campaign logo that in my estimation are Enoki33 Jan 2019 #76

But, see, DU is full of experts on such things. MineralMan Jan 2019 #78

Big Dem field in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary helped get rid of Wanker cp Jan 2019 #77

That could well be the case. MineralMan Jan 2019 #79

I'm an Iowan. We have 1st US Primary. she has my & all my friends vote barbiegeek Jan 2019 #80

Actually I see most people on GD praising her, her speech, and her chances oberliner Jan 2019 #82

I am glad you missed the thread suggesting she wasn't black enough. emulatorloo Jan 2019 #85

Me too oberliner Jan 2019 #88

Senator Harris is my first choice angrychair Jan 2019 #89

She has my vote Politicub Jan 2019 #91

Well, she has my attention, for sure. MineralMan Jan 2019 #95

I'm not paying attention yet. Kablooie Jan 2019 #94

Kamala is my favorite so far WA-03 Democrat Jan 2019 #96

I'm not going to jump on anybody's bandwagon yet, and it's good to remember The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #97

I like your suggestion mcar Jan 2019 #102

Thanks. It seems to me MineralMan Jan 2019 #103

There are legitimate questions RandySF Jan 2019 #105

That has always been my approach in the primary season. Pacifist Patriot Jan 2019 #108

She's clearly generated excitement. She could do well. I think the debates will be significant. I'll JCanete Jan 2019 #109

I have no favorite candidate. MineralMan Jan 2019 #113

I am leaning towards Kamala Harris at this point, but keeping my mind and ears open. Nitram Jan 2019 #112