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pbmus

(12,422 posts)
4. There are many many reasons....including
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 12:15 AM
Jul 2018

Liberal democrat that favors and has fought for the people’s rights.... but has his reality goggles firmly on his face

Age factor..... will bring the millennials!!

No family political history .... with little to no political negatives that can be used against him ...he has Kennedy appeal without the political baggage

Will easily win popular and electoral vote....

These are just a start for me....

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,499 posts)
2. Your enthusiasm is understandable, but..........
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 12:06 AM
Jul 2018

He will be Governor of California, and he needs to govern the state for at least one, and preferably, two terms, before seeking higher office.

This thought of yours is plainly premature.

JI7

(89,233 posts)
10. yes, being Governor of California is almost like being a President of a Nation
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 12:55 AM
Jul 2018

and there is no way he will be able to campaign for president while just starting out at being governor.

MontanaMama

(23,285 posts)
5. Now that it's been established that
Thu Jul 26, 2018, 12:27 AM
Jul 2018

He’s not running in 2020...is it safe to scoot politics to the side and say this man is, well....he is FINE!

His politics ain’t bad either.

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