2019-2020 US Elections Megathread I- It Begins

[Valrifell]

https://www.270towin.com/2020-senate-election/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/fivethirty ... vored/amp/
Democrats will most likely not flip senate in 2020.

We'll get a better idea of their odds when the nominees start rolling out.

[Cyberpunk America]

Either Yang or Weld.

[South Odreria]

well lets not jump to conclusions. I truly do believe that we should keep someones private life out of campaigns unless they did something criminal. Several years ago when French President Nicolas Sarkozy divorced his wife in office no one cared or batted an eye.

Can you imagine if Melania divorced Trump and demanded half his money and custody of their son? Washington would cease to function entirely.

France man

Rank the 2020 candidates but as music genres and reasoning.

Bernie’s Jazz. Classic, yet still energetic. Able to switch it up when necessary.
Harris is Classical. Very loud at times, and yet soft at others. Not popular with kids.
Warren-dubstep. Puts in much work, gets no respect.
Buttigieg: Elvis era pop. Seems good at first, then you realize that it’s just okay.
O’Rourke. Modern pop. All style, no substance.
Biden: The Police. Hasn’t aged well. Lives off nostalgia.
Yang: Electronic. Futuristic, and forward thinking, yet very polarizing. Semi obscure.
Gravel: Soul. Old, yet still good. Impassioned.
Trump: Mumble rap. It’s all fake.

This is true

[Liriena]

Rank the 2020 candidates but as music genres and reasoning.

Bernie’s Jazz. Classic, yet still energetic. Able to switch it up when necessary.
Harris is Classical. Very loud at times, and yet soft at others. Not popular with kids.
Warren-dubstep. Puts in much work, gets no respect.
Buttigieg: Elvis era pop. Seems good at first, then you realize that it’s just okay.
O’Rourke. Modern pop. All style, no substance.
Biden: The Police. Hasn’t aged well. Lives off nostalgia.
Yang: Electronic. Futuristic, and forward thinking, yet very polarizing. Semi obscure.
Gravel: Soul. Old, yet still good. Impassioned.
Trump: Mumble rap. It’s all fake.

10/10

[Liriena]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

[Liriena]

https://www.270towin.com/2020-senate-election/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/fivethirty ... vored/amp/
Democrats will most likely not flip senate in 2020.

We'll get a better idea of their odds when the nominees start rolling out.

Jeb! is going to win every single seat. Mark my words.

[Ifreann]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Apparently Warren's latest thing is wanting universal free public college and to cancel all student debt.

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I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

[Liriena]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Apparently Warren's latest thing is wanting universal free public college and to cancel all student debt.

Yep.

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

I'd say Beto O'Rourke is the most egregious example of this.

[Bear Stearns]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

The president is a celebrity and a product. Nobody would've cared about Jack Kennedy if he was bald, overweight, and had a thick Wisconsin accent.

[Tarsonis]

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

The president is a celebrity and a product. Nobody would've cared about Jack Kennedy if he was bald, overweight, and had a thick Wisconsin accent.

“Cheese and crackers guys, don’t ask what your country can do for you but ask yourself would would Brett do for his country”

[Bear Stearns]

The president is a celebrity and a product. Nobody would've cared about Jack Kennedy if he was bald, overweight, and had a thick Wisconsin accent.

“Cheese and crackers guys, don’t ask what your country can do for you but ask yourself would would Brett do for his country”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtrn5S1xB9Q

[Ifreann]

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

The president is a celebrity and a product. Nobody would've cared about Jack Kennedy if he was bald, overweight, and had a thick Wisconsin accent.

Yeah, Trump only won because he's so hot.

[Bear Stearns]

The president is a celebrity and a product. Nobody would've cared about Jack Kennedy if he was bald, overweight, and had a thick Wisconsin accent.

Yeah, Trump only won because he's so hot.

Trump's brand was hot. This is obvious.

His brand was never based on his physical appearance, as well.

[Ifreann]

Yeah, Trump only won because he's so hot.

Trump's brand was hot. This is obvious.

His brand was never based on his physical appearance, as well.

Yes, his hotels and golf courses and reality TV show were extremely hot.

[Gormwood]

Trump's brand was hot. This is obvious.

His brand was never based on his physical appearance, as well.

Yes, his hotels and golf courses and reality TV show were extremely hot.

His Steak and Vodka were on fire.

[Ifreann]

Yes, his hotels and golf courses and reality TV show were extremely hot.

His Steak and Vodka were on fire.

Those were the serving suggestions, yes.

[Gormwood]

His Steak and Vodka were on fire.

Those were the serving suggestions, yes.

Well Done, with ketchup.

[Washington Resistance Army]

All this hate on ketchup is undeserved tbh, it goes well with almost everything.

[Valrifell]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

It's because Sanders offers a really popular narrative:

"I'm an outsider, vote me in and I'll fix the rotten corrupt Washington core and bring about a glorious revolution and everyone will be better off!" It's more that he sticks to talking points that relate to that narrative rather than getting into the nitty gritty

[Valrifell]

All this hate on ketchup is undeserved tbh, it goes well with almost everything.

That's the problem, see.

It can go on everything, but putting it on everything implies a lack of tact or class and also may indicate what you're eating is not very good.

[Major-Tom]

I feel a bit bad for Warren. Her platform so far has been very, very good. She definitely deserves to be polling better than Biden, whose platform seems to be "grampa who speaks his mind, loves hugs and wants to privatize social security".

Warren is my third choice, but I agree. It's an unfortunate reality that a huge chunk of the electorate are uninterested in the finer details of policy and instead seek out whichever candidate has the most appealing personality. This problem is much worse with Republicans but quite a lot of Democrats are afflicted by it too. It's a wonder that Bernie Sanders became so popular despite his unflinching commitment to talking about policy, you could ask him what his favorite cheese is and his answer would include Medicare for All and a living wage.

People perceived as "wonkish" in regards to policy often flounder in the polls - it's quite frustrating, especially given that the policy wonk candidates tend to have the most fleshed out platforms and visions, just without the necessary charisma to deliver these points to a broader base.

[Tarsonis]

You’re assuming an awful lot just because I don’t want to pay high taxes

you made it quite clear earlier you only care about the size of your wallet.

No you have assumed the position that people who don’t want high taxes only care about themselves. And thus accuse me under these pretenses. Your position is inherently flawed, and thus your smear unwarranted. But getting you to understand that seems is a dauntless challenge

[Major-Tom]

Another long shot enters the race: Representative Moulton of Massachusetts

Who told him that was a good idea? Unfortunately for Moulton, he suffers low name recognition and the Massachusetts Democratic Party is going to funnel resources and time behind Warren.

Ryan, Swalwell, Delaney, Moulton, they won't even make it to Iowa, for better or for worse.

[San Lumen]

you made it quite clear earlier you only care about the size of your wallet.

No you have assumed the position that people who don’t want high taxes only care about themselves. And thus accuse me under these pretenses. Your position is inherently flawed, and thus your smear unwarranted. But getting you to understand that seems is a dauntless challenge

based on previous statements you've made I find that hard to believe