Posted on 02/03/2020 5:31:29 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Democrats on Monday are kicking off the 2020 presidential nominating race at the first-in-the-nation caucuses, but many are dogged by fears that they will make the wrong pick.
They universally agreed that they must oust President Trump in November but they tie themselves in knots about how to do it.
Was it the “safe” choice in Joe Biden? A liberal hero in Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont or Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts? A youthful moderate such as former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg or Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota?
The president, it seemed, was living rent-free in the heads of many Democratic caucus-goers, who were terrified that making the wrong choice set a trajectory for the Democratic race that would end with Mr. Trump’s reelection.
“I think they’re very much on edge, and they very much believe that this is our opportunity. We’ve got to get this right,” said former Iowa Lt. Gov. Patty Judge. “People are thinking, ‘OK, this candidate is the right one,’ and then there’ll be something in the news, there’ll be something on TV, there’ll be a commercial, something. ‘Oh, maybe not, maybe not.’”
Tara Starr, a speech pathologist from Indianola, said she was supporting Mr. Sanders but was still grappling with the choice.
“I think I’m nervous about every candidate, every state. I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Ms. Starr, 62. “Mr. Trump seems to get away with so much, so I don’t know.”
She described herself as having made up her mind but still not 100% decided.
Since 1972, when Iowa assumed its first-in-the-nation status, seven of the 10 top-finishing Democratic candidates in contested caucuses went on to become the party’s presidential nominee that year.
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Are Democrats just starting to realize that their record, their proposed platform, and their candidates are horrible?
Schadenfreude.
I predict the winner will be: Pan Demonium. No one will be happy, everyone will be whining and rationalizing.
You won’t beat Trump.
Join us in Making America Great Again.
Yes they DID! They chose the Democrat party. The anti-American, pro-communist crowd that doesn't know which bathroom to use. If they are really "dogged by fears," then COME ON OVER! There are no such fears on our side.
Moochelle is coming.
I suggest dem voters stop being racist and vote for President Trump instead.
JoMa
Hillary. ....
Heard Warren bellowing on the radio earlier today. What a horrid, typical commie feminist voice. Sounded utterly, battleaxedly nasty, kinda like a distressed seal but meaner.
Vote Democrat and show your hatred for America, sorry no sympathy for you.
Why, at the mere mention of Democrats, do all of the dogs in the neighborhood start howling with happiness?
[Hint: see the end of the story about Jezebel in regards to dogs.]
Love that gal! That’s right he/she/xe won’t, so just vote for whoever you like the best! No pressure Iowa Dems!
It’s a valid Fret... no democrat is taking our Trump
Why doesn’t Trump wear glasses?
Because he’s got 2020
Yes, she’s quite awful. And a fake, phony, fraud to boot!
Or better yet, leave politics and take up needlepoint.
This same terrible feeling will be felt by millions of DemocRats across America from now until President Trump wins again this November for his second term as their President!
Then, they will become wandering depressed losers in America for their next miserable 4 years. Everyday they are still alive, they will know that Trump is their president for 4 more years.
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