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Post by bean29 on Oct 14, 2020 11:18:36 GMT -5
I agree with what don is saying here: Pete could have won THIS YEAR. but there was no way of knowing that in January. Pete and Kamala were my favorites (and Amy Klobuchar). |
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 11:33:51 GMT -5
I don’t believe I mentioned that Pete could have won this year and still think he needs some seasoning before he can be elected on the national stage. I should have said "appears to be saying".
I think he could have won this year. do you?
I had hope that numerous of the Demos could have won. I really like Pete but still think he needs to be more than a mayor of a smallish city to be ready for that larger stage. |
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Post by laterbloomer on Oct 14, 2020 11:49:30 GMT -5
I should have said "appears to be saying".
I think he could have won this year. do you?
I had hope that numerous of the Demos could have won. I really like Pete but still think he needs to be more than a mayor of a smallish city to be ready for that larger stage. There are worse things than having him standing in the wings for a future presidency. |
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Post by laterbloomer on Oct 14, 2020 11:50:20 GMT -5
I saw a clip last night where someone was asking him if he’s ready to talk family values given his marriage and he was like, know what my marriage has never resulted in? Paying a porn star for sex... so yeah, let’s talk family values. I'm in love  |
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 13:14:13 GMT -5
I had hope that numerous of the Demos could have won. I really like Pete but still think he needs to be more than a mayor of a smallish city to be ready for that larger stage. There are worse things than having him standing in the wings for a future presidency. My point is there are better things that he can do other than standing in the wings that would make him more qualified to actually be President. An ex mayor of a small city wouldn’t quite cut it. Heck, we even have a poster here that last week referred to Obama as a “community organizer” and he had been a state Senator and US Senator amongst other achievements. The calling him a CO, which he did after college, is just racist diminuation but they still say it today. Just think what a gay ex mayor would have to deal with. |
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Post by TheHaitian on Oct 14, 2020 13:39:21 GMT -5
I saw a clip last night where someone was asking him if he’s ready to talk family values given his marriage and he was like, know what my marriage has never resulted in? Paying a porn star for sex... so yeah, let’s talk family values. I'm in love Hey now, I had dibs first  |
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Post by laterbloomer on Oct 14, 2020 13:56:37 GMT -5
There are worse things than having him standing in the wings for a future presidency. My point is there are better things that he can do other than standing in the wings that would make him more qualified to actually be President. An ex mayor of a small city wouldn’t quite cut it. Heck, we even have a poster here that last week referred to Obama as a “community organizer” and he had been a state Senator and US Senator amongst other achievements. The calling him a CO, which he did after college, is just racist diminuation but they still say it today. Just think what a gay ex mayor would have to deal with. He's going to have to deal with it no matter what he does. In principle I agree with you and I think you will be seeing him do more, everyone is just intent on getting through this election. |
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 14:18:38 GMT -5
My point is there are better things that he can do other than standing in the wings that would make him more qualified to actually be President. An ex mayor of a small city wouldn’t quite cut it. Heck, we even have a poster here that last week referred to Obama as a “community organizer” and he had been a state Senator and US Senator amongst other achievements. The calling him a CO, which he did after college, is just racist diminuation but they still say it today. Just think what a gay ex mayor would have to deal with. He's going to have to deal with it no matter what he does. In principle I agree with you and I think you will be seeing him do more, everyone is just intent on getting through this election. Maybe a cabinet post would polish that curriculum vitae. Or VP under Kamala in 2024. |
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Post by alabamagal on Oct 14, 2020 16:43:36 GMT -5
He's going to have to deal with it no matter what he does. In principle I agree with you and I think you will be seeing him do more, everyone is just intent on getting through this election. Maybe a cabinet post would polish that curriculum vitae. Or VP under Kamala in 2024. Or 2021..... I don’t think Biden will last much longer. |
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Post by Opti on Oct 14, 2020 16:58:02 GMT -5
There are worse things than having him standing in the wings for a future presidency. My point is there are better things that he can do other than standing in the wings that would make him more qualified to actually be President. An ex mayor of a small city wouldn’t quite cut it. Heck, we even have a poster here that last week referred to Obama as a “community organizer” and he had been a state Senator and US Senator amongst other achievements. The calling him a CO, which he did after college, is just racist diminuation but they still say it today. Just think what a gay ex mayor would have to deal with. Pete has been going on shows and he played Trump for debate prep. I think he is making use of his opportunities now and also working on making sure Trump loses. |
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Post by pulmonarymd on Oct 14, 2020 17:41:43 GMT -5
Maybe a cabinet post would polish that curriculum vitae. Or VP under Kamala in 2024. Or 2021..... I don’t think Biden will last much longer. Why is that? You think his life expectancy is a year? You are quite wrong |
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Post by djAdvocate on Oct 14, 2020 18:00:06 GMT -5
I should have said "appears to be saying".
I think he could have won this year. do you?
I had hope that numerous of the Demos could have won. I really like Pete but still think he needs to be more than a mayor of a smallish city to be ready for that larger stage. I wasn't asking you what you thought of him, personally. but thanks for lmk.
do you think he could have won, this year (not the nomination, but against Trump)?
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Post by djAdvocate on Oct 14, 2020 18:01:44 GMT -5
There are worse things than having him standing in the wings for a future presidency. My point is there are better things that he can do other than standing in the wings that would make him more qualified to actually be President. An ex mayor of a small city wouldn’t quite cut it. Heck, we even have a poster here that last week referred to Obama as a “community organizer” and he had been a state Senator and US Senator amongst other achievements. The calling him a CO, which he did after college, is just racist diminuation but they still say it today. Just think what a gay ex mayor would have to deal with. Obama was approximately as qualified as Lincoln. Lincoln did OK, apart from suspending Habeas Corpus. |
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 18:03:16 GMT -5
I had hope that numerous of the Demos could have won. I really like Pete but still think he needs to be more than a mayor of a smallish city to be ready for that larger stage. I wasn't asking you what you thought of him, personally. but thanks for lmk.
do you think he could have won, this year (not the nomination, but against Trump)?
Yes, no, maybe so.😎 I would have voted for him without hesitation whereas I will not vote for Joe (in our safely blue state). |
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Post by djAdvocate on Oct 14, 2020 18:05:24 GMT -5
I wasn't asking you what you thought of him, personally. but thanks for lmk.
do you think he could have won, this year (not the nomination, but against Trump)?
Yes, no, maybe so.😎 not much given to speculation?
sorry I asked. 
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 18:07:05 GMT -5
not much given to speculation?
sorry I asked.
I edited my last post.😎 |
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Post by oped on Oct 14, 2020 18:40:52 GMT -5
I wasn't asking you what you thought of him, personally. but thanks for lmk.
do you think he could have won, this year (not the nomination, but against Trump)?
Yes, no, maybe so.😎 I would have voted for him without hesitation whereas I will not vote for Joe (in our safely blue state). Are you sure its safe? Speaking from PA... |
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Post by TheHaitian on Oct 14, 2020 18:42:38 GMT -5
Oh Pete... Pete... oh Pete!!!
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Damn Pete, don’t finish them off like that!
Mic Drop!!!!
I am in love....
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Post by haapai on Oct 14, 2020 18:45:32 GMT -5
Yes, no, maybe so.😎 I would have voted for him without hesitation whereas I will not vote for Joe (in our safely blue state). Are you sure int safe? Speaking from PA... de-typo this post, plz. |
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Post by oped on Oct 14, 2020 18:52:07 GMT -5
It’s way beneath him, but I honestly wish he’d be press secretary. Speak daily, bring back the norms and obliterate the bullshit.
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Post by laterbloomer on Oct 14, 2020 20:29:29 GMT -5
They say all the good ones are married or gay. Obviously the really good ones are married AND gay.😪
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Post by dondub on Oct 14, 2020 21:47:48 GMT -5
Yes, no, maybe so.😎 I would have voted for him without hesitation whereas I will not vote for Joe (in our safely blue state). Are you sure its safe? Speaking from PA... Washington is safe. PA is not. |
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Post by irishpad on Oct 14, 2020 23:11:31 GMT -5
It’s way beneath him, but I honestly wish he’d be press secretary. Speak daily, bring back the norms and obliterate the bullshit. I hadn't thought of that before. Excellent suggestion as he would be be great in that role. However, if he is looking at his political future, a cabinet position would be a better fit for him. |
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Oct 15, 2020 12:31:37 GMT -5
I love Mayor Pete!! I voted for him in the Primary before he dropped out.
I think he would be excellent in a cabinet position and hopefully be able to ascend from there.
I would vote for him for Prez!
I don't really understand why peeps are saying he doesn't have enough experience.
Sorry but the current piece of shit occupying the WH had NO experience.
So as far as I am concerned Mayor Pete is over qualified in comparison.
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Post by oped on Oct 15, 2020 12:37:22 GMT -5
Executively speaking I think a mayor or governor experience is more like president, but I'm open to arguments.
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Post by billisonboard on Oct 15, 2020 13:25:09 GMT -5
Executively speaking I think a mayor or governor experience is more like president, but I'm open to arguments. I don't disagree. However I think of it this way: playing Pop Warner football is better training for a NFL career than playing Little League baseball. Mayor of a medium sized town or a short term as governor of a small population state doesn't provide the level of experience that I want in a President. |
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Post by Opti on Oct 15, 2020 13:36:44 GMT -5
Are you sure its safe? Speaking from PA... Washington is safe. PA is not. NJ isn't safe either. We are likely according to one website I saw. |
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Post by djAdvocate on Oct 15, 2020 14:17:24 GMT -5
Washington is safe. PA is not. NJ isn't safe either. We are likely according to one website I saw. stop visiting that website.
Biden is up well over 10% in NJ. probably closer to 20.
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Post by oped on Oct 15, 2020 15:12:13 GMT -5
PA is not. We dropped under 7 aggregate today because this... which looks frankly way too close to 2016 for me.  |
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