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evertonfc

(1,713 posts) Thu Nov 21, 2019, 09:16 AM Nov 2019

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Debates and Bill Clinton

Having been actively involved in progressive politics for 30 years, I always watch these campaigns and ask "where is our Bill Clinton". Now, Obama was my favorite and the comparisons are similar but..... I've never seen a better campaigner. Ever. Bill was an educated redneck. He could wow a room at Harvard and a bonfire full of hillbillies in Chattanooga. He, like Obama brought together a coalition of liberals, moderates and conservative Democrats. He bridged the divide ( similar to Obama). He was cool, had real life problems and demons and the young people related. Better yet- he didn't bend. He fought, he threw punches, James Carvell style. I'll never forget seeing him in late Sept, an outsider who jumped in late and was discounted due to affair allegations and low name recognition. I told my buddy then- this guy is our next President. We don't have a Clinton or Obama this time. There has to be one out there. Yes, times have changed but they are there and when they appear- you just know it. Sorry, just reminiscing

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Debates and Bill Clinton (Original Post) evertonfc Nov 2019 OP

I believe Pete is a new Clinton. Obama, etc - if he gets the chance. patricia92243 Nov 2019 #1

I think you might be right. NT TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #2

with all due respect evertonfc Nov 2019 #3

I like Mayor Pete... but he's not even close! Of all the candidates, Elizabeth is the closest IMHO. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2019 #4

patricia92243

(12,596 posts)

1. I believe Pete is a new Clinton. Obama, etc - if he gets the chance.

Reply to evertonfc (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2019, 10:00 AM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

TidalWave46

(2,061 posts)

2. I think you might be right. NT

Reply to patricia92243 (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 21, 2019, 10:03 AM

Nov 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

evertonfc

(1,713 posts)

3. with all due respect

Reply to patricia92243 (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 21, 2019, 10:08 AM

Nov 2019

He's not even close as a campaigner or his broad appeal. I love him but he's not in the same league

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

4. I like Mayor Pete... but he's not even close! Of all the candidates, Elizabeth is the closest IMHO.

Reply to evertonfc (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 21, 2019, 10:30 AM

Nov 2019

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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