Democratic Primaries

honest.abe

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25. At one point Perot was leading presidential polls in both Texas and California.

Tue Mar 31, 2020, 10:36 AM

Mar 2020

By May, Perot was leading presidential polls in both Texas and California. The Bush and Clinton campaigns became concerned about a candidacy, and publicly wondered if Perot could continue to "play by his own rules".[39] They attempted to downgrade Perot from his "folk hero status"[39] to that of a politician, by highlighting his "alleged character flaws".[39]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Perot_1992_presidential_campaign

He starting losing credibility with some of his crazy comments and odd background then the VP debate with Admiral Stockdale finished him off. Even so he ended up 19% of the vote. He was a serious contender.

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

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I like the idea of a Biden/Whitmer ticket. Is that a possibility? [View all] CTyankee Mar 2020 OP

I like her a lot. But I think the good people of Michigan need her now Walleye Mar 2020 #1

I know. What a trade-off... CTyankee Mar 2020 #2

True that Walleye Mar 2020 #3

Yes, we do. Siwsan Mar 2020 #4

Love my Governor DownriverDem Mar 2020 #15

She seems to have the right credentials quickesst Mar 2020 #5

One of the top 4 possible tickets bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #6

She is a future presidential candidate, gab13by13 Mar 2020 #7

I feel the same way about Kamala. bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #8

Picking someone from a deep blue state Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #10

"picking someone for the sake of one debate, which will be forgotten 2 days" honest.abe Mar 2020 #21

He was never a serious contender Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #23

At one point Perot was leading presidential polls in both Texas and California. honest.abe Mar 2020 #25

He was out of contention long before the debates Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #27

It will matter if the election is close which very well could be the case. honest.abe Mar 2020 #28

What will matter more is Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #29

Agreed. honest.abe Mar 2020 #35

Yeah, that's a possibility, no debate. Then her strengths will not be on display so we won't have CTyankee Mar 2020 #16

Appeal.......he must appeal......... Sukee Mar 2020 #9

I've heard that from many African American friends Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #11

This is why I think Harris will be his choice. volstork Mar 2020 #12

I like her, but doesn't seem like a possibility... PunkinPi Mar 2020 #13

One Big Thing In Her Favor colsohlibgal Mar 2020 #14

Kamala is Probably a Top 3 VP Candidate and Wouldn't Cost Us A Senate Seat Indykatie Mar 2020 #19

I Think Harris and Whitmer are The Only 2 Choices That Can Generate Increased Enthusiasm Indykatie Mar 2020 #17

I suspect she is on Biden's very short list. honest.abe Mar 2020 #18

I think Harris for Attorney General. She would be tough as nails on the bad guys... CTyankee Mar 2020 #20

Yep.. if not VP, then AG for sure. honest.abe Mar 2020 #22

That's a good reason. treestar Mar 2020 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2020 #24

a very good point and a real dilemma. We want a good governor but a good one really governs CTyankee Mar 2020 #30

Keep your shithooks off my Governor. gibraltar72 Mar 2020 #26

shithooks? That's not nice. CTyankee Mar 2020 #32

Look at every possible person treestar Mar 2020 #31

Yep. We sure do have a lot of talent! CTyankee Mar 2020 #34

The ticket needs racial balance customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #36

My husband and I both love Staci Abrahm. She is perfect in so many ways. CTyankee Mar 2020 #37

She looks like the best pick at this point customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #38