Its a catch-22 for me. I think his 2016 campaign absolutely jump started a socialist progressive movement, even if he never had a chance of winning the primary. I wonder if his running in 2020 will help keep the momentum going, or if it will potentially discourage a younger replacement. I also wonder if another Bernie loss will cement the schism between older minorities (the heart and soul of the party) and the left wing (young white progressives).Of course Bernie's running. It's also been two+ years and he's still stepping on rakes re: race issues.
Of course Bernie's running. It's also been two+ years and he's still stepping on rakes re: race issues.
All valid concerns. Bernie would earn a lot of respect if he ceded his spot to younger DSA aligned folks instead of Hillarying his way into the primary.
Its a catch-22 for me. I think his 2016 campaign absolutely jump started a socialist progressive movement, even if he never had a chance of winning the primary. I wonder if his running in 2020 will help keep the momentum going, or if it will potentially discourage a younger replacement. I also wonder if another Bernie loss will cement the schism between older minorities (the heart and soul of the party) and the left wing (young white progressives).
He absolutely jump-started a progressive movement and inspired a lot of young people. I think it would be powerful if he used his platform and popularity to support a younger candidate. But one of the trends I've complained about from the last election cycle is old men ignoring their inherent flaws and declaring "I alone can fix this."
That's the biggest fear I have of Joe Biden.
Biden's handling of the Anita Hill hearing should be disqualifying in 2018. But yes, he is also in this category. Along with Bloomberg. And Steyer.
But most of those people are brand new reps. Is there anyone that fits that criteria, that also has national appeal, recognition, experience? Not sure anyone jumps out to me.
Biden's handling of the Anita Hill hearing should be disqualifying in 2018. But yes, he is also in this category. Along with Bloomberg. And Steyer.
He's done other shitty things since then. 90% of his approval among Dems comes from being memed as Obamas goofy sidekick. Amtrak Joe's actual politics are 90's blue dog bullshit. Biden is arguably more conservative than Hillary.It was crappy for sure, but people can grow and change. I'd argue that Biden is a different person than he was in the early 90s.
It was crappy for sure, but people can grow and change. I'd argue that Biden is a different person than he was in the early 90s.
Bernie didn’t have national appeal or recognition before he ran.
Can you think of anyone that fits currently?
Can you think of anyone that fits currently?
Garcetti interests me. Any major red flags on him?