2019-2020 US Elections Megathread I- It Begins

[Telconi]

10/10 would vote for.

Why wouldn’t everyone? It’s putting taxes to good use, unlike wasting it on people who would actually need it. Also, it would help the industry and strengthen the American militia.

>Wasting it on people who would actually need it.

[The Galactic Liberal Democracy]

Why wouldn’t everyone? It’s putting taxes to good use, unlike wasting it on people who would actually need it. Also, it would help the industry and strengthen the American militia.

>Wasting it on people who would actually need it.

Imagine helping the elderly and poor when you could get an M2 instead.

[Telconi]

>Wasting it on people who would actually need it.

Imagine helping the elderly and poor when you could get an M2 instead.

Are the two exclusive?

[The Galactic Liberal Democracy]

Are the two exclusive?

Yes, otherwise you’ll have to raise taxes.

[Telconi]

Are the two exclusive?

Yes, otherwise you’ll have to raise taxes.

Or cut other spending.

[Ism]

Yes, otherwise you’ll have to raise taxes.

Or cut other spending.

"Why not both?" -John Keynes, probably

[Oranjea]

Isn't Bernie just too old? He would enter office at the age of 79, which coincidentally is the average life expectancy of American men. There is a serious chance he will die in office, or otherwise be severely impaired (Reagan ringing a bell?) His VP pick better be good.

[Telconi]

Or cut other spending.

"Why not both?" -John Keynes, probably

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[South Odreria]

Buttigieg is maybe running for HUD secretary, and Indiana statewide office after that.

Just, like, a question but have you seen or read him before?

Not in person as he didn't tell me he was coming to my town. I've seen some of his videos and looked at his platform, and he seems like a reasonable and cool guy. Considering he did a good job on housing and urban development in South Bend, housing and urban development secretary seems like a good fit. As I said before, I would also support him for governor, though he would be in an uphill battle given that Holcomb believes in the concepts of infrastructure and education.

[Valrifell]

Just, like, a question but have you seen or read him before?

Not in person as he didn't tell me he was coming to my town. I've seen some of his videos and looked at his platform, and he seems like a reasonable and cool guy. Considering he did a good job on housing and urban development in South Bend, housing and urban development secretary seems like a good fit. As I said before, I would also support him for governor, though he would be in an uphill battle given that Holcomb believes in the concepts of infrastructure and education.

And that's essentially the problem, it's not exactly clear if Buttigieg can win a statewide contest, especially given that Donnelly was an unexpectedly bad flop in 2018. He also already tried for a statewide office and lost, so there's that. His Congressional district broke for Trump by a margin of something like 20% of the vote, too, so that's also not an easy option.

The problem for Buttigieg is that he's clearly talented but there's not a lot of clear steps for his career considering Indiana.

[South Odreria]

Not in person as he didn't tell me he was coming to my town. I've seen some of his videos and looked at his platform, and he seems like a reasonable and cool guy. Considering he did a good job on housing and urban development in South Bend, housing and urban development secretary seems like a good fit. As I said before, I would also support him for governor, though he would be in an uphill battle given that Holcomb believes in the concepts of infrastructure and education.

And that's essentially the problem, it's not exactly clear if Buttigieg can win a statewide contest, especially given that Donnelly was an unexpectedly bad flop in 2018. He also already tried for a statewide office and lost, so there's that. His Congressional district broke for Trump by a margin of something like 20% of the vote, too, so that's also not an easy option.

The problem for Buttigieg is that he's clearly talented but there's not a lot of clear steps for his career considering Indiana.

If there are no easy races available he'll just have to win a hard one.

[Gig em Aggies]

And that's essentially the problem, it's not exactly clear if Buttigieg can win a statewide contest, especially given that Donnelly was an unexpectedly bad flop in 2018. He also already tried for a statewide office and lost, so there's that. His Congressional district broke for Trump by a margin of something like 20% of the vote, too, so that's also not an easy option.

The problem for Buttigieg is that he's clearly talented but there's not a lot of clear steps for his career considering Indiana.

If there are no easy races available he'll just have to win a hard one.

which is difficult since on hes a mayor of a city and really has no options to actually further his career except through the State Government.

[Valrifell]

And that's essentially the problem, it's not exactly clear if Buttigieg can win a statewide contest, especially given that Donnelly was an unexpectedly bad flop in 2018. He also already tried for a statewide office and lost, so there's that. His Congressional district broke for Trump by a margin of something like 20% of the vote, too, so that's also not an easy option.

The problem for Buttigieg is that he's clearly talented but there's not a lot of clear steps for his career considering Indiana.

If there are no easy races available he'll just have to win a hard one.

The presidency sounds hard

[Bahktar]

Perhaps Buttigieg could go for a seat in the House of Representatives, but I don't know if that's better than his current position.
Honestly, I like Buttigieg so far, so I think he could be an alright pick for the Vice President slot. Maybe even President. But I'm not fully sure.

[Valrifell]

Perhaps Buttigieg could go for a seat in the House of Representatives, but I don't know if that's better than his current position.
Honestly, I like Buttigieg so far, so I think he could be an alright pick for the Vice President slot. Maybe even President. But I'm not fully sure.

I want him as a Senator honestly. Or perhaps, Secretary of State, or, Secretary of HUD.

Maybe if Donnelly won or didn't lose as badly as he did then it'd be a plausible option. But regardless the next Senate contest for Indiana is in 2024. The House is definitely more viable, but again his district is surprisingly red leaning, so that could go either way.

A job in the new administration or (if miracles exist) heading it would probably be the next (and pretty much only) logical step.

[Valrifell]

Maybe if Donnelly won or didn't lose as badly as he did then it'd be a plausible option. But regardless the next Senate contest for Indiana is in 2024. The House is definitely more viable, but again his district is surprisingly red leaning, so that could go either way.

A job in the new administration or (if miracles exist) heading it would probably be the next (and pretty much only) logical step.

Governor?

I don't know if he's the perfect candidate for Indiana, tbh, but I don't really know a lot about the state to make that kind of judgement. Buut, Holcomb is an incumbent and unseating incumbents is traditionally very difficult and if he went directly for that instead of the Presidency then he'd also be fighting name recognition.

[Cerinda]

#YangGang ftw.

[South Odreria]

Maybe if Donnelly won or didn't lose as badly as he did then it'd be a plausible option. But regardless the next Senate contest for Indiana is in 2024. The House is definitely more viable, but again his district is surprisingly red leaning, so that could go either way.

A job in the new administration or (if miracles exist) heading it would probably be the next (and pretty much only) logical step.

There is a 2022 senate race. But a cabinet position for one term and then running for senate or governor seems reasonable.

[Corrian]

There are so many candidates I like this time around, which is refreshing. A lot I just want their voices in the debate, and maybe in a place in one of their administrations.

[Valrifell]

Maybe if Donnelly won or didn't lose as badly as he did then it'd be a plausible option. But regardless the next Senate contest for Indiana is in 2024. The House is definitely more viable, but again his district is surprisingly red leaning, so that could go either way.

A job in the new administration or (if miracles exist) heading it would probably be the next (and pretty much only) logical step.

There is a 2022 senate race. But a cabinet position for one term and then running for senate or governor seems reasonable.

Didn't see that one.

Yeah, my cynical head thinks that was his grand plan. Run as a dark horse for President, get exposed every which way, lose or secure an administration job, and then run for Senate or Governor. My idealist head is all in for Buttigieg, tho.

[Cannot think of a name]

There are so many candidates I like this time around, which is refreshing. A lot I just want their voices in the debate, and maybe in a place in one of their administrations.

Just as long as they don't eat each other in the process. I mean, wags on the internet will, but honestly, who really cares what wags on the internet say.

Yes, I'm a wag on the internet. For fucks sake, if anyone is putting serious stakes in the stuff I pontificate, evaluate your life.

[The Galactic Liberal Democracy]

"Why not both?" -John Keynes, probably

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Logic, get out.

[Northern Davincia]

#YangGang ftw.

I beg you to reconsider.

[Valrifell]

#YangGang ftw.

I beg you to reconsider.

As the ideological opposite to the poster, I must also beg you to reconsider.

[Cerinda]

#YangGang ftw.

I beg you to reconsider.

Nah