The Commish 13,614 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: Anyone object to requesting this be merged with Squiz’s thread? I'd rather not have to wade through all the twitter crap, but...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 12,581 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, TobiasFunke said: What's the difference between the two threads, though? I get that there's different discussions because of different posts but they have the same theme. Let's say I want to discuss Candidate A doing or saying something ... where do I do that? There has to be a difference or the OP never would have started this thread after mine had been in existence for eight months and then continued it when people pointed out it seemed redundant. And as far as where to post, if Kamala Harris makes a statement about her possible candidacy you want to discuss, should it go in her thread, the Democratic primaries thread or a 2020 Presidential election thread? (and a couple other threads might qualify). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Commish 13,614 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, TobiasFunke said: What's the difference between the two threads, though? I get that there's different discussions because of different posts but they have the same theme. Let's say I want to discuss Candidate A doing or saying something ... where do I do that? here please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IvanKaramazov 21,913 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I don't know much about Gillibrand, but I will give her lots of credit for being credible and consistent on #MeToo. We need more like her on both sides of the aisle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 12,581 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Commish said: I'd rather not have to wade through all the twitter crap, but...... See they are different. Not much Twitter stuff here (and think of what you all are missing). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Commish 13,614 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Duplicate threads like this happen all the time because some feel the need to create threads months and months prior to them being relevant (for what reason, I am not sure). Then they fall off into the depths of nowhere because, well, they aren't relevant. Then the topic surfaces and becomes relevant and people create a thread at that time not thinking someone would have created thread that many months ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TobiasFunke 29,547 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, squistion said: There has to be a difference or the OP never would have started this thread after mine had been in existence for eight months and then continued it when people pointed out it seemed redundant. And as far as where to post, if Kamala Harris makes a statement about her possible candidacy you want to discuss, should it go in her thread, the Democratic primaries thread or a 2020 Presidential election thread? (and a couple other threads might qualify). I don't know what was happening with the bolded but that's not really an answer. It's not a big deal obviously, but it's easier on all of us if two threads that are clearly discussing the exact same subject are combined. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Commish 13,614 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, TobiasFunke said: I don't know what was happening with the bolded but that's not really an answer. 3 hours ago, The Commish said: Duplicate threads like this happen all the time because some feel the need to create threads months and months prior to them being relevant (for what reason, I am not sure). Then they fall off into the depths of nowhere because, well, they aren't relevant. Then the topic surfaces and becomes relevant and people create a thread at that time not thinking someone would have created thread that many months ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, squistion said: There has to be a difference or the OP never would have started this thread after mine had been in existence for eight months and then continued it when people pointed out it seemed redundant. You are a little passive-aggressive %^&*@! - and this is why I have you on ignore. I started this thread on November 9 - at 8:17 AM ET - Friday after the mid-terms were over. It seemed like a good time to turn the page on the 2018 election cycle and look forward to the 2020 cycle. The thread you started back in March 2018 - when the 2018 races were relevant, not the 2020 race - had been buried due to inactivity. Prior to my starting this thread, the most recent activity was September 10, 2018 - or 2 months before I started this thread. I am not going to apologize for not searching back two months worth of posts for a dormant thread, that had no prior relevance. And then - after I started this thread - YOU bumped your old thread - at 12:31 PM ET on November 9, 2018. https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/topic/765378-2020-presidential-election-thread/?do=findComment&comment=21498813 Now, explain to me how that is any different than what I posted in here? ####### %^&*@!. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redwes25 2,008 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said: You are a little passive-aggressive %^&*@! - and this is why I have you on ignore. I started this thread on November 9 - at 8:17 AM ET - Friday after the mid-terms were over. It seemed like a good time to turn the page on the 2018 election cycle and look forward to the 2020 cycle. The thread you started back in March 2018 - when the 2018 races were relevant, not the 2020 race - had been buried due to inactivity. Prior to my starting this thread, the most recent activity was September 10, 2018 - or 2 months before I started this thread. I am not going to apologize for not searching back two months worth of posts for a dormant thread, that had no prior relevance. And then - after I started this thread - YOU bumped your old thread - at 12:31 PM ET on November 9, 2018. https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/topic/765378-2020-presidential-election-thread/?do=findComment&comment=21498813 Now, explain to me how that is any different than what I posted in here? ####### %^&*@!. He is the guy who started a thread on State of the Union Address with a twitter post that already was being talked about in three threads. Clearly just wanted it to be his thread. Just ignore him and his constant repost of twitter posts which really should be the goal of all posters here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 12,581 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Redwes25 said: He is the guy who started a thread on State of the Union Address with a twitter post that already was being talked about in three threads. Clearly just wanted it to be his thread. Just ignore him and his constant repost of twitter posts which really should be the goal of all posters here. I guess you are new here but we have had a separate State of the Union Address thread every year for as long as I can remember, going back to at least the beginning of Obama's first term. It usually starts a few days or a week before the actual scheduled address but sometimes before that if there is something newsworthy about it and Pelosi withdrawing Trump's invitation to appear in front of Congress would definitely qualify as news. And the thread was actually started with an ABC News story about Pelosi's letter and while there was also a tweet, the tweet was a screen capture of the actual letter for those who just wanted to read that instead of the entire ABC article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redwes25 2,008 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, squistion said: I guess you are new here but we have had a separate State of the Union Address thread every year for as long as I can remember, going back to at least the beginning of Obama's first term. It usually starts a few days or a week before the actual scheduled address but sometimes before that if there is something newsworthy about it and Pelosi withdrawing Trump's invitation to appear in front of Congress would definitely qualify as news. And the thread was actually started with an ABC News story about Pelosi's letter and while there was also a tweet, the tweet was a screen capture of the actual letter for those who just wanted to read that instead of the entire ABC article. I have been here for much longer then you and I just don't feel the need to troll every thread up with constant twitter posts. Edited January 17, 2019 by Redwes25 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 To the surprise of no one, Kamala Harris is in the race. https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1087327713277460481 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 11/11/2018 at 4:55 PM, Sinn Fein said: Politico's list of players in the Dem race Lots of names, not sure how many are legitimate: Senators - leading contenders Booker - I think he'll run Sherrod Brown - strategic candidate - carries Ohio Gillibrand - don't think she has the backing of the machine, or independent voices - she will not be a factor Tim Kaine - don't think he can go it alone, might be a VP candidate again Klobuchar - gaining some early buzz, we'll see if its sustainable - should do well in Iowa. Merkley - Oregon senator - I don't know much (anything?) about him - seems like a long-shot, at best Kamala Harris - she'll run. Lets see how she does in the mid-west. Bernie - He'll run. He won't be a factor. Mark Warner - might have a better chance than Kaine - former Governor also Warren - I think she dip her toes, but she won't last long - her window was last election cycle. House Members - bigger step up, imo Delaney (maryland) - meh - he is running, but hard to see him generating any enthusiasm. Gabbard (Hawaii) - a progressive favorite, but a bit out of her depth imo Joe Kennedy (Massachusetts) - has the name - but needs a moment Seth Moulton (Massachusetts) - military background - I know nothing else Beto O'Rourke (Texas) - he'll run, but needs to get in the national spotlight to work against Harris and Booker. Tim Ryan (ohio) - anti-Pelosi - will need to fundraise like a madman Eric Swalwell (California) - born in Iowa - not sure that is enough to get a good start Governors - dark horses Steve Bullock - Montana Andrew Cuomo - New York John Hickenlooper - Colorado Jay Inslee - Washington Terry McAuliffe - Virginia - too much a part of the machine... Martin O'Malley - same as it ever was Deval Patrick - Massachusetts Mayors Bloomberg - NYC Pete Buttigieg - South Bend - young, openly gay - no chance Eric Garcetti - Los Angeles - too much California to win in the rustbelt imo Update - Bolded are running A few are still considering. Big names like Sanders, Biden, O'Rourke, Booker can afford to wait to jump in. As always, fundraising will be the key thing to watch - both in how much people can raise via grassroots like Bernie, and how much Big Donor money commits now versus later. An interesting side note when it comes to endorsements - I wonder who will chase, and who will get, an endorsement from AOC....it will be interesting to see how that courtship plays out, and whether it helps/hurts the candidate vis-a-vis endorsements from the establishment Dems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Sinn Fein said: To the surprise of no one, Kamala Harris is in the race. https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1087327713277460481 And the first of the field, I believe, to skip an exploratory committee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Henry Ford said: And the first of the field, I believe, to skip an exploratory committee. When you know. You know. You know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoknew 8,862 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 11:53 AM, IvanKaramazov said: I don't know much about Gillibrand, but I will give her lots of credit for being credible and consistent on #MeToo. We need more like her on both sides of the aisle. What does this mean? Oh - because she lead the charge against Al Franken? Just want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timschochet 33,960 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Kamela could very well be the nominee. California moving up its primary really helps her. If she can survive Iowa and New Hampshire and then win South Carolina, she could lock it up by Super Tuesday.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dedfin 7,942 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 top, we should use this thread instead of squiston's. Sorry squistion but it has to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, timschochet said: Kamela could very well be the nominee. California moving up its primary really helps her. If she can survive Iowa and New Hampshire and then win South Carolina, she could lock it up by Super Tuesday.. How would you rate the main contenders on a Progressive -> Centrist scale? Lets call the main contenders: Harris, Booker, Sanders, Biden, O'Rourke - and just for good measure, Klobuchar, Warren and Gillibrand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timschochet 33,960 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Sinn Fein said: How would you rate the main contenders on a Progressive -> Centrist scale? Lets call the main contenders: Harris, Booker, Sanders, Biden, O'Rourke - and just for good measure, Klobuchar, Warren and Gillibrand This is fine question but I’m not going to answer it. My problem is that I’m honestly not sure in my own mind how we should go about defining progressivism, and whether or not there is a consistent scale. For instance: based on her stated views I’ve always regarded Harris as rather leftist. Then I heard some progressives attempt to disqualify her because she has taken corporate donations. (I certainly hope that doesn’t become a litmus test.) In the past I’ve done as much labeling as anyone else but I’ve decided I won’t do it anymore. I want to hear these guys debate and then decide on how many issues I agree with them on vs disagree and which ones to prioritize. I also want to move away from labels in general, for both political parties. I am open to new innovative ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, timschochet said: This is fine question but I’m not going to answer it. My problem is that I’m honestly not sure in my own mind how we should go about defining progressivism, and whether or not there is a consistent scale. For instance: based on her stated views I’ve always regarded Harris as rather leftist. Then I heard some progressives attempt to disqualify her because she has taken corporate donations. (I certainly hope that doesn’t become a litmus test.) In the past I’ve done as much labeling as anyone else but I’ve decided I won’t do it anymore. I want to hear these guys debate and then decide on how many issues I agree with them on vs disagree and which ones to prioritize. I also want to move away from labels in general, for both political parties. I am open to new innovative ideas. Thats fair - I was not looking to put you on the spot - just a general gauge on where the candidates stood. I figure you have as much knowledge as anyone here in that regard. I don't feel like i have a strong enough sense of the various backgrounds - and I am sure that its complicated. Candidates might be progressive in some areas, while more centrist in other areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Re: Harris specifically - its hard to imagine any prosecutor being labeled "leftist" - so I would have assumed she was more centrist. The other reason why I think this is a significant issue - is for the reason stated above - I wonder where/when AOC will weigh in during the primary. I think the Primary will be essentially a battle for control - and primaries are generally bad places for that to happen. Activist are motivated to vote in primaries - rank-and-file members are less enthusiastic. But, that can hurt in the general election, where rank-and-file members are more important to victory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dedfin 7,942 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I can't explain why I don't think she's left enough, but I do. I'm sure that will change during the campaign but as of now I'd cast a vote for her and be okay with it. Also, this needs to be topped above squistion's thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joffer 12,396 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Sinn Fein said: How would you rate the main contenders on a Progressive -> Centrist scale? Lets call the main contenders: Harris, Booker, Sanders, Biden, O'Rourke - and just for good measure, Klobuchar, Warren and Gillibrand Sanders - Warren - Booker - Gillibrand - Harris - Biden - O'Rourke - Klobuchar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dedfin 7,942 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Sinn Fein said: How would you rate the main contenders on a Progressive -> Centrist scale? Lets call the main contenders: Harris, Booker, Sanders, Biden, O'Rourke - and just for good measure, Klobuchar, Warren and Gillibrand Sanders Harris Klobuchar O'Rourke Warren Gillebrand Booker Biden 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Commish 13,614 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, timschochet said: This is fine question but I’m not going to answer it. My problem is that I’m honestly not sure in my own mind how we should go about defining progressivism, and whether or not there is a consistent scale. For instance: based on her stated views I’ve always regarded Harris as rather leftist. Then I heard some progressives attempt to disqualify her because she has taken corporate donations. (I certainly hope that doesn’t become a litmus test.) In the past I’ve done as much labeling as anyone else but I’ve decided I won’t do it anymore. I want to hear these guys debate and then decide on how many issues I agree with them on vs disagree and which ones to prioritize. I also want to move away from labels in general, for both political parties. I am open to new innovative ideas. How about making it simple and putting in terms of what the country (electorate) is wanting. So if the country wants two years of further education, running on two years is "moderate", running on four years is "progressive", running on not expanding it at all is "conservative". What these parties stood for in the past is generally irrelevant moving forward. It's always seemed an antiquated approach to me, but I don't have a problem with change either. I wish I had a party that shared that position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 This is a good image of how 538 sees the Dem contenders Article here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-5-key-constituencies-of-the-2020-democratic-primary/ In a nutshell, it maps the contenders against 5 key constituents: 1. African-American 2. Hispanic/Asian 3. Party Loyalists 4. The Left 5. Millennials Harris has the biggest footprint - scoring well with African-Americans with no real weak areas. Booker also rates well. Gillibrand has no weak spots - but she has no strengths either. I was a little surprised with Klobuchar - only rated well with Party Loyalists. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 For the "Left" looks like 538 rates them as follows: 1. Sanders 2. Warren Tie Sherrod Brown 4. Harris Tie Gillibrand 6. Castro 7. Booker Tie Biden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maurile Tremblay 22,484 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Sinn Fein said: For the "Left" looks like 538 rates them as follows: 1. Sanders 2. Warren Tie Sherrod Brown 4. Harris Tie Gillibrand 6. Castro 7. Booker Tie Biden I don't understand what this ranking is based on. Certainly not electability or chances of winning? (I hope?) Or is it just supposed to be from left to right in order? And where is Klobuchar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroy Hoard 13,689 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I think Harris would do well across the board with Dems. Younger (54) than most of her more fossilized competition. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Sinn Fein said: This is a good image of how 538 sees the Dem contenders Article here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-5-key-constituencies-of-the-2020-democratic-primary/ In a nutshell, it maps the contenders against 5 key constituents: 1. African-American 2. Hispanic/Asian 3. Party Loyalists 4. The Left 5. Millennials Harris has the biggest footprint - scoring well with African-Americans with no real weak areas. Booker also rates well. Gillibrand has no weak spots - but she has no strengths either. I was a little surprised with Klobuchar - only rated well with Party Loyalists. 1 hour ago, Maurile Tremblay said: I don't understand what this ranking is based on. Certainly not electability or chances of winning? (I hope?) Or is it just supposed to be from left to right in order? And where is Klobuchar? its in the article I posted above - Klobucher is rated low on the "Left" scale - but very high on the "Party Loyalist" scale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huthut 1,540 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dedfin said: Sanders Harris Klobuchar O'Rourke Warren Gillebrand Booker Biden I would have Warren below Sanders and O'Rourke a mile below Biden. O'Rourke refused to support a democrat for house and tacitly supported the republican instead. I don't know that democrat's policies, so maybe if she thought that Hitler did nothing wrong or something where it is reasonable not to support her, but in a bubble that is a 1 strike and you are out offense for the democratic nomination. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/19/us/politics/beto-orourke-democrats-president.html Edited January 22, 2019 by huthut 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyU 4,062 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Leroy Hoard said: I think Harris would do well across the board with Dems. Younger (54) than most of her more fossilized competition. Isn't the end game to nominate someone that can beat Trump? Harris isn't that person. She would get smoked. Edited January 22, 2019 by JohnnyU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bucky86 said: PublicPolicyPollingVerified account @ppppolls FollowFollow @ppppolls More Our new national poll finds no matter what Dem you test against Trump, he is stuck at 41-42% Biden 53 Trump 41 Sanders 51 Trump 41 Harris 48 Trump 41 O'Rourke 47 Trump 41 Warren 48 Trump 42 Booker 47 Trump 42 Gillibrand 47 Trump 42: The danger in these polls are that individual states matter more than national polls. I raised that issue in the 2016 cycle, only to be chastised... Having said that, I don't think Trump can win key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania in 2020 (maybe Ohio). Those are the states that matter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroy Hoard 13,689 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said: The danger in these polls are that individual states matter more than national polls. I raised that issue in the 2016 cycle, only to be chastised... Having said that, I don't think Trump can win key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania in 2020 (maybe Ohio). Those are the states that matter. Dems only need a slight up bump in those states and that's a big swing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Leroy Hoard said: Dems only need a slight up bump in those states and that's a big swing. Agree - I think it will be very difficult for Trump to hold those states. But, I also think it underscores the importance of Dems to get the messaging right here - they have to find a way to include working-class whites as part of the winning coalition. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Commish 13,614 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 As long as he pounds away at this wall thing for the next 18 months, the rust belt will look pretty different this next time around. The ads to those people write themselves. They are being worked over by the tariffs and the government is shut down so they can't even get the little bit of shielding they were promised to begin with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dedfin 7,942 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Has anyone seen any state specific polls? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TobiasFunke 29,547 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Sinn Fein said: The danger in these polls are that individual states matter more than national polls. I raised that issue in the 2016 cycle, only to be chastised... Having said that, I don't think Trump can win key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania in 2020 (maybe Ohio). Those are the states that matter. I know you weren't necessarily excluding them but I think the playing field is way broader than that. I would add North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Iowa and Arizona to the list of very possible Dem pickups (Minnesota, Maine and Nevada as possible GOP pickups, although I think they're all less likely unless something changes considerably). So Trump needs to win most of those Great Lakes states, but even if he does he can still be defeated. One of many possible paths for the Dems would be to win Florida and either Arizona or North Carolina (or Michigan, the Great Lakes state that seems to be reverting to the status quo the most). On the other hand Trump almost certainly can't win without them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, TobiasFunke said: I know you weren't necessarily excluding them but I think the playing field is way broader than that. I would add North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Iowa and Arizona to the list of very possible Dem pickups (Minnesota, Maine and Nevada as possible GOP pickups, although I think they're all less likely unless something changes considerably). So Trump needs to win most of those Great Lakes states, but even if he does he can still be defeated. One of many possible paths for the Dems would be to win Florida and either Arizona or North Carolina (or Michigan, the Great Lakes state that seems to be reverting to the status quo the most). On the other hand Trump almost certainly can't win without them. And, its one of the reasons I think the Iowa results will be more important than perhaps they might appear at first blush - I think Iowa will be a good indicator of how Mid-Western dems view the candidates - and that will be important in the mid-western states. That is countered by states like Georgia and North Carolina, which might require more minority support for a Dem to win - so South Carolina will play a role in deciding how african-americans are viewing the candidates. My hope is that a real front runner emerges early into the debate season, and Dems can rally around one candidate, and then choose a strategic running partner... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 33,978 Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 And, I would add, as Tobias already did - those states are more important to Trump than they are to the Dems - because I don't see Trump winning any new states, so he has to keep what he already won, and given the narrow margins - it will be difficult at his current popularity levels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyU 4,062 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Sinn Fein said: And, I would add, as Tobias already did - those states are more important to Trump than they are to the Dems - because I don't see Trump winning any new states, so he has to keep what he already won, and given the narrow margins - it will be difficult at his current popularity levels. Underestimate Trump....again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dedfin 7,942 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, JohnnyU said: Underestimate Trump....again. Hey johnny, what new states do you think he could win in 20w0? Also, do you think he will have a tough primary challenge? Kasich is who i suspect will try. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr fancypants 354 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 3:37 AM, Sinn Fein said: This is a good image of how 538 sees the Dem contenders Article here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-5-key-constituencies-of-the-2020-democratic-primary/ In a nutshell, it maps the contenders against 5 key constituents: 1. African-American 2. Hispanic/Asian 3. Party Loyalists 4. The Left 5. Millennials Harris has the biggest footprint - scoring well with African-Americans with no real weak areas. Booker also rates well. Gillibrand has no weak spots - but she has no strengths either. I was a little surprised with Klobuchar - only rated well with Party Loyalists. Wondering if they should have had a key constituent category for the Women's vote? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Ford 60,520 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 4 hours ago, JohnnyU said: Underestimate Trump....again. I don’t believe people failed in their estimation of Trump, but rather failed in their estimation of their fellow Americans in general. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timschochet 33,960 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I still believe that the Democratic nomination is decided by African-Americans. Which is why I think in the end it will come down to Biden, Kamela Harris, and Corey Booker. Currently, Bernie Sanders is leading among black voters but that is mostly due to name recognition. If Biden enters the race I think he has to be the favorite especially if Obama endorses him. I’m not sure the Democrats have ever had a kingmaker in modern times the way Obama could be for this election. I also think that Hillary should stay away from endorsing anyone, as it will unfortunately be regarded as a negative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timschochet 33,960 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 5 hours ago, JohnnyU said: Underestimate Trump....again. Not nearly as much as you underestimate Harris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caustic 3,902 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, mr fancypants said: Wondering if they should have had a key constituent category for the Women's vote? From my understanding, “the women vote” is a bit more heterogeneous and less reliable for electoral purposes than other demographics. There’s a big sociological aspect to it which I’m not well read on, but the gist of it is that gender is usually not central to one’s identity in the way that race tends to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Daulton 9,256 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, JohnnyU said: Underestimate Trump....again. His supporters are really holding out this as their only hope. Polls are totally fake, despite what we saw in the midterms, and a majority of the country loves Trump despite all recent election and polling saying otherwise. And here's where Johnny will talk about picking up 2 seats in the Senate... Also there's a great likilhood that the economy will be worse in 18 months and the deficit will have reached Obama levels of increase. His only real rallying cry is to strike fear about the brown people down South but that only rings true to his 35% base. It's like Trump supporters forget he ran against Hillary, who was almost as disliked as he was/is and that many dems either stayed home or voted 3rd party. I think it's fairly obvious that the dems are now motivated against Trump and won't stay home again. The party of Trump is already motivated and that just barely won for them in '16 against wholly unmotivated dems. I give Trump a very low chance of winning against anyone in '20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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