Which Dem can win general election in 2020?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It'll be about getting out the vote and the "Clinton Machine" is a proven model. She can raise money, has name recognition, and is the only one in a position to clear the field and avoid a brutal primary season.

If we have 25 people in a debate taking shots at each other we are wasting energy and knocking each other down to the benefit of trumpy.

Most importantly, she's proven to be able to win the popular vote. The right lesson learned should to be to refocus efforts in a few key places and for us not to take it for granted again, not to have a primary bloodbath.

#stillwithher

And how did that turn out in 2016. She tried twice and lost twice. So now you think three is a charm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Donald Trump was never even elected dogcatcher, so let's not use that as a criteria. What I've learned from 2016, is that Democrats need to pick someone who has the power to communicate to the general electorate, who doesn't care much about experience or intelligence.

[Anonymous]

Either Sherrod Brown or Beto could beat Trump by a lot.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/419331-orourke-brown-shake-up-volatile-democratic-horse-race

The midterm elections have shaken up the early race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Enthusiasm for a White House bid by Rep. Beto O’Rourke is soaring after he came within 3 percentage points of Sen. Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race.


O’Rourke, seen as more of a dark-horse candidate in 2020 just a few weeks ago, is suddenly being embraced by former aides to President Obama, who are comparing him to their former boss. And he’s not ruling out a White House run after dismissing it as a Senate candidate.

The Texan isn’t not the only potential candidate with new momentum after the midterms, either.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, fresh off a decisive reelection victory in Ohio, is openly considering a run for the White House.

Democrats are giving him a fresh look, too, given his win in a perpetual swing state where President Trump handily defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Democrats focused on winning back working-class voters are wondering if Brown’s brand of populism and socially liberal politics would make him a credible national candidate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

Exactly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

There are MANY people who think Beto is Latino so that could work in his favor. Even if it's not accurate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

Hm, I guess you can run with this belief if you think that the only way a Black man can get ahead and win in this country is because he is Black People like you and the other poster don’t think very much of Black people. I get it.

As to number two, is that why white people always win? Is it because white people turn out in records numbers and vote for the white man simply because he is white? John McCain lost against a white one-term governor with no success stories behind him, but nobody talks about that. John McCain lost against a white man who smoked cocaine in the White House while visiting his dad, and whose wife killed someone in a vehicular himicide. A white man who was never a one-term anything politician ascended to the presidency and he didn’t attend a bigoted anti-American church, he was and is the bigot, misogyny aetheist but it’s okay, he’s white; therefore different rules. Got it.

John McCain lost two presidential bids for the same reason Hilary Clinton lost two presidential bids. They were both god awful candidates who were outwitted and outperformed by better candidates, but you only have the problem with the Black candidate. Got it. Take that rod out of eye, BIGOT.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

Exactly.

BIGOT #2

[Anonymous]

Bruce Springsteen said all the Dems in the field won’t beat trump in 2020

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

President Obama is biracial.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

Hm, I guess you can run with this belief if you think that the only way a Black man can get ahead and win in this country is because he is Black People like you and the other poster don’t think very much of Black people. I get it.

As to number two, is that why white people always win? Is it because white people turn out in records numbers and vote for the white man simply because he is white? John McCain lost against a white one-term governor with no success stories behind him, but nobody talks about that. John McCain lost against a white man who smoked cocaine in the White House while visiting his dad, and whose wife killed someone in a vehicular himicide. A white man who was never a one-term anything politician ascended to the presidency and he didn’t attend a bigoted anti-American church, he was and is the bigot, misogyny aetheist but it’s okay, he’s white; therefore different rules. Got it.

John McCain lost two presidential bids for the same reason Hilary Clinton lost two presidential bids. They were both god awful candidates who were outwitted and outperformed by better candidates, but you only have the problem with the Black candidate. Got it. Take that rod out of eye, BIGOT.

+1 million.

Obama didn't win because he's black (and he's biracial by the way). He won because he was a way better candidate than John McCain (who was an infinitely better leader than our current POTUS).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There's just something about Beto!

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) is inspiring aides and allies of former President Obama, who say they could support him if he decides to run for president in 2020.

The Obama allies are quick to point out similarities between O’Rourke, 46, and the former president, who was 47 when he was elected to the White House.

Both are political upstarts with unusual names who seemingly came out of nowhere and inspired thousands upon thousands of people to be part of a movement.

In many ways, say the Obama supporters, O’Rourke is a 2020 version of their former boss.

“That ability to make people feel invested in his campaign and his story does remind me of Obama ‘08,” said David Litt, who served as a speechwriter in the Obama White House. “You see the crowds and the enthusiasm, the kind of movement that isn’t about me but about us.”

Another former Obama aide said O’Rourke, even after losing his Senate bid, has energized the party like no one since the former president.

“The party hasn’t seen this kind of enthusiasm since Obama,” the aide said. “There isn’t one other potential candidate out there that has people buzzing. And that’s exactly why people supported Obama and why they’ll support Beto.”

Dan Pfeiffer, the former senior adviser to Obama who now co-hosts the popular “Pod Save America” podcast, penned a piece for Crooked Media on Monday that made the case for why O’Rourke should run.

“I have never seen a Senate candidate — including Obama in 2004 — inspire the sort of enthusiasm that Beto did in this race,” Pfeiffer said, adding that if O’Rourke were to run, “he would be one of the strongest candidates in the field.”

The difference between Obama and Beto is that Obama actually won a statewide election in his home state.

Plus, his skin.

Please explain because I don’t get your meaning.

DP. What I suspect the poster means is that Obama's race was a big advantage, especially in the 2008 election, and for two reasons:

1) Liberals, who see everything through the prism of race, were enamored with the idea of a black president. Had he been white, Hillary would have gotten the nomination.

2) Black people, also enamored with the idea of a black president (which I can understand), turned out in record numbers.

If the race were against McCain and a WHITE junior senator who sat in a bigoted anti-American church for 20 years, McCain would have won.

Exactly.

BIGOT #2

Wow, such acumen and dialectical capacity.

Color me impressed, BIGOTTED FOOL.