The San Francisco Chronicle endorses Amy Klobuchar in the Democratic primary. (house, college)

[SFBayBoomer]

I am very pleased to write that The San Francisco Chronicle recommends Amy Klobuchar in the Democratic primary.

I have supported her from the beginning; however, after all the money that has been spent by Bloomberg and all the momentum that Bernie has going for him, I am surprised that in this progressive metro that more moderate heads are in charge in the editorial room of our newspaper.

“Amy Klobuchar is the one Democrat who checks all the essential boxes. She is seasoned (13 years in the U.S. Senate, lead Democratic sponsor on more than 100 passed bills) with a history of winning Republican strongholds and solid on the party’s baseline issues while pragmatic enough to avoid the promises (free four-year college regardless of income, erasing all college debt) that are easy to make and impossible to fulfill”

and “The choice comes down to which candidate has the experience, the toughness, the sensibility to maintain the party’s base and appeal to independents disenchanted-with-Trump Republicans in November."


Editorial: Chronicle recommends Amy Klobuchar in the Democratic primary - SFChronicle.com

https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/...n-15074770.php

[WizardOfRadical]

Lmao. Trying to be woke and endorse a women, while appeasing tech billionaires and going with a nobody centrist Senator.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by WizardOfRadical

Lmao. Trying to be woke and endorse a women, while appeasing tech billionaires and going with a nobody centrist Senator.

I was interested in her, too, especially after Warren came out for Bernie's "Medicare for all". I think she could have come up with a better plan. The Chron had a disappointing experience with Bernie, the last time he ran. They wanted to do a feature on him, and invited him to their office for an extensive interview. But he couldn't answer any of their questions, about specifically how he planned to implement his proposals. He didn't seem to know how the various machines of government worked, and which agencies would be involved in implementing which aspects of his plans. So they had to scrap the article as it had been planned.

So this time, they had to find a different candidate to back. Interesting that they chose Klobuchar.

[davdaven]

This makes sense. Klobuchar has been on my short list since I started following the primary a few months ago. The Chron has always been somewhere in the progressively leaning moderate side of things, which is about where she lands. If the Bay Guardian were still around, I'm sure they would bend over backwards to say as much good stuff as they could about Sanders. But it was clear from this week's debate that Sanders doesn't have a good grasp on the financing of his pie-in-the-sky proposals, nor does he have the wherewithal to negotiate with parties who don't agree with him on his crazy agenda.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by davdaven

This makes sense. Klobuchar has been on my short list since I started following the primary a few months ago. The Chron has always been somewhere in the progressively leaning moderate side of things, which is about where she lands. If the Bay Guardian were still around, I'm sure they would bend over backwards to say as much good stuff as they could about Sanders. But it was clear from this week's debate that Sanders doesn't have a good grasp on the financing of his pie-in-the-sky proposals, nor does he have the wherewithal to negotiate with parties who don't agree with him on his crazy agenda.

That was clear from his previous campaign. So, does this mean he's toast?

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by davdaven

This makes sense. Klobuchar has been on my short list since I started following the primary a few months ago. The Chron has always been somewhere in the progressively leaning moderate side of things, which is about where she lands. If the Bay Guardian were still around, I'm sure they would bend over backwards to say as much good stuff as they could about Sanders. But it was clear from this week's debate that Sanders doesn't have a good grasp on the financing of his pie-in-the-sky proposals, nor does he have the wherewithal to negotiate with parties who don't agree with him on his crazy agenda.

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

That was clear from his previous campaign. So, does this mean he's toast?

What?

How Does Bernie Pay for His Major Plans?

Details

https://berniesanders.com/issues/how...s-major-plans/

Wherewithal to negotiate? Do you two understand why every Republican in the Senate and House back Trump on everything even when most of them hate him and know he’s mentally disordered? Fear of the electorate. When the electorate is behind the potus ... the elected officials who wish to be reelected are behind the potus.

[bmw335xi]

Bernie doesnt even know how he will pay for it. His answer for most thing is wall street speculation and we wil figure it out along the way lol.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by bmw335xi

Bernie doesnt even know how he will pay for it. His answer for most thing is wall street speculation and we wil figure it out along the way lol.

It’s a good answer. Wall Street won’t dry up. It just keeps on growing. The idea it shouldn’t be subject to tax on speculation trading is just stupid beyond stupid.

Everything in life is “figured out along the way,” ultimately. You’re just too young to see that yet.

[bmw335xi]

Originally Posted by Tulemutt

It’s a good answer. Wall Street won’t dry up. It just keeps on growing. The idea it shouldn’t be subject to tax on speculation trading is just stupid beyond stupid.

Everything in life is “figured out along the way,” ultimately. You’re just too young to see that yet.

Your brain just might not be as sharp as it used to be now that you’re older. The math doesn’t add up, plain and simple.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Tulemutt

What?

How Does Bernie Pay for His Major Plans?

Details

https://berniesanders.com/issues/how...s-major-plans/

Wherewithal to negotiate? Do you two understand why every Republican in the Senate and House back Trump on everything even when most of them hate him and know he’s mentally disordered? Fear of the electorate. When the electorate is behind the potus ... the elected officials who wish to be reelected are behind the potus.

C'mon, 'Mutt. You know The Burned is mostly a bag of hot air. His heart may be in the right place, but he couldn't pass legislation through a paper bag. All talk, no action. He's good at knowing the right stuff to say, to get some people to support him, though. And just recently, he's raised the ante, throwing around even more freebies, to really get his supporters whipped up.