Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumI wish Michael Bennet would gain some traction...
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He's at a disadvantage because he had to enter the race late due to his bout with prostrate cancer.
It's a shame, because I think he's an extremely thoughtful, reasonable individual, with a lot of potential in a general election.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Green Line
(1,123 posts)I like him a lot, he does come across as thoughtful and reasonable, every time I see him, I'm impressed.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)And he strikes me as presidential... I even like his halting, Jimmy Stewart-like speech pattern.
But it doesn't seem to stand out on a stage with 10 people trying to get attention. (For that matter, I'm not sure Barak Obama would've been able to distinguish himself from the outside spots where he's been placed).
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
IrishEyes
(3,275 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)A lot of closet Michal Bennet fans. (not sure what "a lot" means)
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
RockRaven
(14,886 posts)nationally anyhow -- than Michael Bennett the politician.
I don't know how to get the national news media interested in covering lesser known/lower polling candidates, but we'd have a healthier body politic if they did.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
IrishEyes
(3,275 posts)When I saw it, I was confused because I didn't know there was a football player named Michael Bennett. In fairness, I know absolutely nothing about football.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
The Blue Flower
(5,432 posts)I like him very much.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)I like several candidates of ours - and to me Bennet seems as electable as anyone we've got, actually.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Margot
(10 posts)I agree. His genial manner, likability, and solid debate performances--as well as his strong Education background--should really elevate him to the top tier. It's frustrating to see such a potentially strong candidate receive short shrift from the media. I'd like to think he will end up as a "sleeper" candidate in Iowa, but I guess I'm being an incurable (and probably unrealistic) optimist.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Very likable, impressive guy. Just not as well known as several others.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Karadeniz
(22,461 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
elocs
(22,540 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
littlemissmartypants
(22,546 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
MustLoveBeagles
(11,580 posts)I thought he did very well in the second debate.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)And then seemed largely ignored by the media again - though they generally seem to like him too.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
question everything
(47,425 posts)And while many here "worry" about Biden's age (76), no one is "worrying" about Sanders (77) or Warren (70).
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)All three of them are old - but I'm not dismissing their viability as candidates because of it.
Obama did seem to demonstrate how the extra youthful vitality can really be a plus. After all - it's a tough job. (although it doesn't look like it when you have someone always on executive time like Trump - or a mere figurehead like Reagan.)
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
andym
(5,443 posts)Pancreatic cancer has a much worse 5-year survival rate than prostate cancer.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Bettie
(16,058 posts)and answered questions.
First: he answered the question I actually asked rather than circling around to talk about something else.
Second: His answer made a lot of sense and was well thought out.
Finally, he was kind, he was well spoken and he really impressed me. I would happily vote for him, he does have a lot of potential.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
hack89
(39,171 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)Unfortunately, at this point, Michael is the lesser known.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
floppyboo
(2,461 posts)but biden would have to drop out...
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)He might look pretty good comparing side by side with Biden. Just being so much younger.
And I'm sure he would only engage Biden with the utmost respect.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
brooklynite
(94,302 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)I think he'd be closer to where Beto is.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)be the nominee. It's happened before now hasn't it???
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)Those adjectives dont necessarily lend themselves to attracting voters in a partisan primary. And frankly, the President would show him no respect and shred him. Therefore, he cant be the guy.
To win a primary (whether a Democratic or Republocan one), a candidate has to stand out somehow, but doing so with intellect, apparent reasonablness, or congeniality (especiality with the opposite party) wont cut it. It's seen as weakness.
Penguin, I too wish he would gain some traction. I really liked him in the last debate
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)I don't agree that Trump would "shred him." Trump is the worst debater in history - he knows nothing, and refuses (and/or is incapable of) preparing. Hillary shredded him all three debates.
While Bennet comes across like a nice, decent guy that he is, he is also very passionate - and can be tough when confronting a thug - as he proved when launched into his stunning, Jimmy Stewart-esque attack on Ted Cruz.
He won't be nasty enough to impress or sway Trump Nazi supporters - but we'd probably need Hulk Hogan to do that. Where's Jessie Ventura when you need him?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
VarryOn
(2,343 posts)Trump certainly wouldnt shred him intellectually. I was thinking more along the line of Trump being rude and nasty and an all around dick.
If I thought he was capable of winning, Bennett would be my guy. Hes just too traditional to get a serious look from primary voters.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ElementaryPenguin
(7,800 posts)In this case, I think that's unfortunate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided