Posted on 02/10/2020 12:32:49 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Democratic presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar says she's "troubled" by the thought that a democratic socialist, Bernie Sanders, could be at the top of the Democratic Party ticket in November and instead believes the key to unseating President Trump is an unifying candidate who has a proven track record.
Klobuchar was pressed about being the lone candidate on stage at Friday's Democratic primary debate to raise her hand when moderator George Stephanopoulos asked whether anyone was worried about having a democratic socialist for a presidential nominee.
"The question should be why didn't everyone else raise their hand?" the Minnesota senator said. "But they didn't, because people are looking at each other, and it may not be popular, and you're going to anger some people, but I believe in leading and doing what you think is right, and that's why I raised my hand, because I am troubled by having a socialist lead our ticket."
The question struck at the heart of tensions within the Democratic party and concerns about whether Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist and 2020 front-runner, can defeat Mr. Trump in November.
In making her pitch to voters, Klobuchar said she will "bring decency to the White House" and vowed that as president, she is someone Americans "will never be embarrassed about when you watch TV."
"We cannot out-divide the divider-in-chief," Klobuchar said. "We need a candidate whose focus is on bringing decency back and understanding that while this is an economic check on this president because we don't have shared prosperity, it is also a decency check and a patriotism check. That's how you bring independents and moderate Republicans with you."
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The BS move to paint Bernie an outlier is in full swing now. Ya see Bernie is the only one “out there” the rest of them are like most Americans. All the rats and MSM are pushing this crap now. Take Bernie out and paint the others reasoned people.
What are you talking about Klofubar, you lying dog faced pony soldier. You’re all Socialists. Burning Sandals is just bold enough to admit it.
He’ s too open about socialism for them. They all want to keep it hush hush.
Maybe she threw the shot-put in college.
The problem with a b-I ticket is 30% if Bernie bros go for t the great
She’s only troubled because she has no chance.
“The problem with a b-I ticket is 30% if Bernie bros go for t the great”
Please translate.
Klobuchar is the most credible opponent against Trump. She is a fake moderate, but she’s not scary and would walk away with suburban women against Trump.
Fortunately, Democratic voters are too stupid to realize this.
“Klobuchar is the most credible opponent against Trump. She is a fake moderate, but she’s not scary and would walk away with suburban women against Trump.
Fortunately, Democratic voters are too stupid to realize this.”
I don’t see her on the top of a Dem ticket, but the VP nomination may be enough to generate enthusiasm from suburban women.
Then garner more votes, Amy, and you can be on the top.
It is the space created when one pries with one’s fingers...
Just as good as any explanation....
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