NM11046 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, Moiraine said: I don’t. I didn’t know he existed until he announced he was running for president. Are you in NH or SC? Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 28 minutes ago, NM11046 said: Are you in NH or SC? Isn't this a national election? Link to comment
Moiraine Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 55 minutes ago, NM11046 said: Are you in NH or SC? He’s running for president. Link to comment
NM11046 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 As I’m pretty sure you know BRB ~ SC, IA & NH are early primary states. Lots of past elections have proven that those who perform well early in those get more visibility and interest when they do well or outperform expectations. It’s why Pete has gotten lots of attention - nobody thought much of him and when he started to get noticed he got moee press etc. I know I don’t have to explain it to you - because you are engaged and your remark is more snide than a true question. My point is Patrick’s entry now is calculated because with no money and no time in the field thus far, he is recognized and has history and contacts on the ground in SC and NH. I don’t think he’ll blow anybody away and win or become the nominee but I do think he will likely perform better in NH and SC than a good number of current dem candidates. Based on his history and recognition in those two key, early states. Link to comment
NM11046 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Moiraine said: He’s running for president. Uh, yeah. Noted. See my response to BRB. Same content would be my reply to you. My comments were specific to his recognition being higher in those two early primary states. Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, NM11046 said: As I’m pretty sure you know BRB ~ SC, IA & NH are early primary states. Lots of past elections have proven that those who perform well early in those get more visibility and interest when they do well or outperform expectations. It’s why Pete has gotten lots of attention - nobody thought much of him and when he started to get noticed he got moee press etc. I know I don’t have to explain it to you - because you are engaged and your remark is more snide than a true question. Yes, but there has to at least be some form of national recognition. I have absolutely no clue who this guy is and I'm sure the vast majority of the people across the country are the same way. This guy has no chance even if he does well in those three states. Link to comment
Moiraine Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 39 minutes ago, NM11046 said: Uh, yeah. Noted. See my response to BRB. Same content would be my reply to you. My comments were specific to his recognition being higher in those two early primary states. But you’re replying to sho who is obviously talking about him nationally. And he’s definitely not better known than we think. Being known in a couple states doesn’t change that. Link to comment
NM11046 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, BigRedBuster said: Yes, but there has to at least be some form of national recognition. I have absolutely no clue who this guy is and I'm sure the vast majority of the people across the country are the same way. This guy has no chance even if he does well in those three states. I don’t disagree - he won’t go far - my comments were only based on how he is recognized in areas that are early and will perform better than people anticipate in those areas. He will get more attention and increased awareness nationally because of it. His affiliation with Bain will be his downfall. All set with talking circles about it. Link to comment
sho Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, NM11046 said: I don’t disagree - he won’t go far - my comments were only based on how he is recognized in areas that are early and will perform better than people anticipate in those areas. He will get more attention and increased awareness nationally because of it. His affiliation with Bain will be his downfall. All set with talking circles about it. I think the history of him helping his BIL will also be cause for him not to be around long. Link to comment
NM11046 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 4 hours ago, sho said: I think the history of him helping his BIL will also be cause for him not to be around long. Holy crap I just went and read about that - had no clue any of that went on, and I'm in MA. Disgusting. Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Buttigieg soaring in Iowa at the expense of both Biden and Warren. Still not sure it means much, Iowa is a bit unique. Hard to win the Dem nomination if voters of color don't like you. 1 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Looking like the Trump kiss of death sealed another W for Democrats. Lousiana looks poised to stay blue. 2 Link to comment
NM11046 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Because I think several pages ago we had some debate about why Buttigieg wasn't doing well with AA. I thought this was a good read with some datapoints. (II think the title is a little misleading because for a pretty short read they spend a lot of time on sexuality) Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Trump visited Walter Reed in an apparently unplanned visit in what they're calling "phase one" of his annual physical. Does anyone with a functioning brain believe that? I've seen some speculation about what this was about on Twitter but it's not verified by anyone reputable so I'm not going to bother repeating it. Link to comment
Moiraine Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Danny Bateman said: Trump visited Walter Reed in an apparently unplanned visit in what they're calling "phase one" of his annual physical. Does anyone with a functioning brain believe that? I've seen some speculation about what this was about on Twitter but it's not verified by anyone reputable so I'm not going to bother repeating it. I hear there’s a tumor the size of a soccer ball growing on top of his neck. (stolen from twitter) Link to comment
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