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32. Kamala Harris has just as much enthusiasm as Barack Obama had,

Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:36 PM

Aug 9

that would be my OP if I wrote one. Crowd sizes are just one factor. Kamala Harris lifted the fog, lifted the despair, lifted the sense of doom and gloom, and replaced it with joy.

That's what she did for me.

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The Harris buzz isn't to Obama 2008 levels - but it does remind me of 2012... [View all] Self Esteem Aug 9 OP

The Harris/Walz buss is greater than 2008. DURHAM D Aug 9 #1

Absolutely not. Self Esteem Aug 9 #4

and I knew people that QUIT THEIR JOBS to work for him in other states Coexist Aug 9 #15

Portland was bigger than St. Louis. mobeau69 Aug 9 #33

If in less than a month she's already at 2012 Obama levels... ColinC Aug 9 #36

She's more comparable to Obama's 2012 levels. But she's still not there yet. Self Esteem Aug 10 #39

You never know. pat_k Aug 10 #68

That cant happen this cycle for security reasons - not passion getagrip_already Aug 13 #101

No it's not democrattotheend Aug 9 #6

Exactly. Self Esteem Aug 9 #8

It's actually not. BannonsLiver Aug 9 #11

She's not been campaigning as long as Obama. whathehell Aug 10 #70

I think so, too obamanut2012 Aug 9 #31

Hi. I think it is funny that 4 people have "Reced" the OP DURHAM D Aug 9 #34

Buzz now sure is bigger! Kid Berwyn Aug 10 #78

No. I was a 10 & 11 year old living in London when Obama launched his campaign and then surged to a win in the primary. Celerity Aug 10 #98

It's bigger than 2008. Ocelot II Aug 9 #2

lol c'mon Self Esteem Aug 9 #5

Very different circumstances. Obama had months to gin up those kinds of crowds. Ocelot II Aug 9 #9

She's not doing outdoor rallies due to security. Plus she has been the nominee for less than a month Sky Jewels Aug 18 #109

Not even close Renew Deal Aug 9 #29

Effectively, it's only been three and a half days. WheelWalker Aug 10 #63

Are you saying you don't think the Harris campaign is NOT stronger than... Think. Again. Aug 9 #3

Do you think Harris will win as many states as Obama did in 2008? Self Esteem Aug 9 #7

Let's not change subjects so quickly... Think. Again. Aug 9 #17

No democrattotheend Aug 10 #38

I don't think any Democratic candidate could get the same 2008 win that Obama. In It to Win It Aug 10 #95

In the first 2 weeks yes. But man, was that an ugly primary season Coexist Aug 9 #16

I don't think the OP is discussing a primary though,... Think. Again. Aug 9 #19

Yes, I know I'm saying it was a long slog before he even got the nod Coexist Aug 9 #21

I see, I just don't understand why a DU OP would attempt to squash the excitement of the Harris campaign like that. Think. Again. Aug 9 #23

I don't think you even read my OP tbh Self Esteem Aug 10 #48

I see, the "realist" perspective. How pragmatic. Think. Again. Aug 10 #53

Thank you. Self Esteem Aug 10 #59

Sadly, there seems to be a "competitive" element whathehell Aug 10 #84

It does seem weird, I don't understand why it would cross anyone's mind... Think. Again. Aug 10 #85

I know... sheshe2 Aug 10 #55

More like the Spring of 1968. Tarzanrock Aug 9 #10

Well, Kamala and Tim have only been at it for 2 weeks MagickMuffin Aug 9 #12

Actually, Kamala and Tim have only been at it for three and a half days. WheelWalker Aug 10 #65

You are correct. Kamala received our nomination Mon VP Announcement MagickMuffin Aug 10 #74

Thank you for stating the obvious. whathehell Aug 10 #71

I think the Harris buzz is at least as strong as Obama 2008 rollin74 Aug 9 #13

Some of these OTT posts in the thread are great examples of recency bias. BannonsLiver Aug 9 #14

The original OP seems to be comparing the first 2 weeks of Harris' campaign to.... Think. Again. Aug 9 #18

I didn't make the OP so I can't speak to their motivation BannonsLiver Aug 9 #20

I didn't write either but I did read it. Think. Again. Aug 9 #22

That's good. BannonsLiver Aug 9 #25

What would one consider the height of the Obama campaign? Self Esteem Aug 10 #40

I don't think your post is concerned with the peak of Obama's primary campaign... Think. Again. Aug 10 #51

My post is clear. Self Esteem Aug 10 #56

I see, your post is comparing the strength of Obama's win to the first 2 weeks of Harris' campaign. Thanks. Think. Again. Aug 10 #61

My local Democratic headquarters says they've never Johnny2X2X Aug 9 #24

Wait until the convention and the debate. Klarkashton Aug 9 #26

Remind me of 2008.What's more hatred for the opponent ent Tribetime Aug 9 #27

I would be shocked if Harris won nearly as many electoral votes as Obama did in 2008. Self Esteem Aug 10 #41

I'm sure you would.. whathehell Aug 10 #72

I'm thrilled but I also know this is a very divisive electorate. 2008 wasn't nearly as divisive, unfortunately. Self Esteem Aug 10 #73

True, but I don't think Obama could win that many electoral votes today democrattotheend Aug 10 #96

I agree... Self Esteem Aug 10 #97

Obama was magic on the stump democrattotheend Aug 13 #100

This was a much bigger crowd than Obama had in Phoenix AZSkiffyGeek Aug 9 #28

What's the point of this? Pinback Aug 9 #30

Exactly - this post is lame FrankBooth Aug 9 #37

It's not pointless. Self Esteem Aug 10 #46

Ok, sure FrankBooth Aug 10 #82

Thanks for the substantive reply! Self Esteem Aug 10 #42

Kamala Harris has just as much enthusiasm as Barack Obama had, gab13by13 Aug 9 #32

If I wrote that, I would be lying. Self Esteem Aug 10 #43

Just an FYI ColinC Aug 10 #50

FYI Self Esteem Aug 10 #52

You have blue cities LIKE LA or Chicago. Harris is breaking records in purple and red cities: this is beyond Obama 2008 ColinC Aug 10 #54

Des Moines is not a blue city like LA or Chicago. Self Esteem Aug 10 #57

Yes it is ColinC Aug 10 #58

Then so is Phoenix lmao Self Esteem Aug 10 #60

Stop bashing democrats ColinC Aug 10 #62

If I'm bashing Democrats, you are too. Self Esteem Aug 10 #64

What are the objective, peer-reviewed metrics of enthusiam? Torchlight Aug 18 #106

I don't know... Self Esteem Aug 18 #107

Asserting in your original premise that support/enthusiam Torchlight Aug 18 #108

Very deep and insightful. jimfields33 Aug 19 #110

You've never been to Des Moines uponit7771 Aug 10 #93

2008 Obama had more than a year to get to that level.2012 Obama had 4 years to get to that level ColinC Aug 9 #35

Yeah but she won't. Self Esteem Aug 10 #44

Putting breaks on things is the opposite of what we need to do ColinC Aug 10 #49

Pretending this will be a blowout helps no one. Self Esteem Aug 10 #66

Pretending it will be a blowout and capitalizing on energy to turn it into one: ColinC Aug 10 #67

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Aug 10 #45

Can you be a bit more specific? Self Esteem Aug 10 #47

Okay. H2O Man Aug 10 #80

Thank you Self Esteem Aug 10 #83

On paper, H2O Man Aug 10 #86

A while back, H2O Man Aug 10 #89

In 2008 snpsmom Aug 13 #104

I think that the buzz is to Obama 2008 levels.. whathehell Aug 10 #69

I'm thinking the turnout can be at Obama levels later on, Obama had 6 months of campaigning and great speeches uponit7771 Aug 10 #94

That works for me. whathehell Aug 10 #99

Obama had a mountain of mess to clean up: Iraq, housing crisis, banking crisis, auto industry Bucky Aug 10 #75

Why is it so discouraged by many here displacedvermoter Aug 10 #76

LOL! What a dopey argument this thread has become. "Is the enthusiasm like 2008 or 2012??!1!?" Scrivener7 Aug 10 #77

Damn, people. Give the lady a chance. Less than a month in, she's doing great. mucholderthandirt Aug 10 #79

The Harris campain is higher than 2008. Stop putting our nominee down. Demsrule86 Aug 10 #81

I believe it is around 2008 level but this time Tribetime Aug 13 #102

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 10 #87

Feels more like 1992- generational change after JCMach1 Aug 10 #88

WRONG!!! New Breed Leader Aug 10 #90

Until you can find an auditorium that houses 100,000 people ColinC Aug 10 #91

I'll take dumb internet arguments for $100 Alex. BootinUp Aug 10 #92

Enjoy your stay. Basso8vb Aug 13 #103

I think it's mostly like Clinton 1992 TRHST82 Aug 13 #105

This is it exactly... Enthusiasm and generational change JCMach1 Aug 19 #111