(06-10-2019, 08:58 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(06-10-2019, 08:32 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: Well, of course this is a purely subjective judgment, but he appears to be a lot more likable than say, Elizabeth Warren.  In contrast to a lot of the others, his smiles and jokes don't seem to be as forced and fake.   

Besides the relaxed appearance that I see, what Homebiscuit says, "He gives the pat answers and talks around the edges."   That's how politicians get elected.  It's a skill.  Don't be too specific.  Be all things to all people, if possible.  

I just think he's got some political skills and he's got the likability factor.  He's the non-threatening, next-door neighbor kind of guy.  He wears well.  He seems relaxed.   

Don't sell him short, because, even though he's a 37 year old mayor of an insignificant town, he basically tied for 2nd in the Iowa polls.

The hollow likability will only get him so far before he'll have to come up with some hard answers. Obama had the full support of the MSM and the Hollywood left. His farts could rouse full standing ovations and chants for more. Buttigieg doesn't have that luxury. He'll either have to temper the far left momentum of his party (which he doesn't have the experience or 'gravitas' to accomplish), or join the mania - either at his peril.  

Beta O'Rourke is a characterless moron. He'll say, and do, anything to anyone to get their approval. I once likened him to a juvenile Golden Retriever, and that's exactly what he is. 

I don't see the DNC allowing the mayor to get the nomination. If, by some far outside chance he does, he'll struggle come debate time. Sure, he'll jump on the 'Attack the Orange Man' bandwagon, but that will only get him so far. I give Buttigieg a 15% chance.

All of these candidates are getting introduced at these CNN town hall events.  Obama got introduced to America at a fully packed 20,000 seat arena and national television.  That crowd wasn't there to see him of course, but he took command and sounded like a President right out of the gate.  If any of the 20+ candidates have that kind of gravitas or charisma, fate hasn't given them an opportunity to show it yet.

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