Democrat Presidential Candidates

What have we learned so far? Twenty four candidates started the race and we now have what, 8 or 9?


Iowa continues to demonstrate its odd manner of selecting primary candidates and forward balloting, but this time, the process was botched by a computer program that disappointed. That’s putting it mildly, but we at least learned these simple facts: Buttigieg and Sanders were nearly tied with Pete barely in the lead. Warren was third but with distance. Biden was much in the fourth position and very disappointing for him. Klubuchar was in fifth place.  All five of these candidates were in the showing and remain viable.


There are some emergent concepts, however. First, Buttigieg is to be taken seriously. Second, Sanders controls an agenda that resonates with voters. Biden is a relevant party elder, but in conference rooms, not in office. Warren and Klubuchar are talents and forcefields that must be heard and included in leadership forums.  If not a final presidential candidate, perhaps vice presidential? That and a continuing role in leading the party forward. They have seats at the table now and in the future.


New Hampshire primary should be used to winnow the candidate field down to 4 or 5. The rest should be contributors of ideas, energy, and leadership to support the successful candidates who make it to the nominating convention. They are the party elders and have a vital role to play.


The penultimate goal of the candidates is to unseat Trump, not each other.


The soul of America is at stake. We must all toil to save and preserve it. The Senate’s acquittal of a failed impeached president is all the evidence we need to define what is wrong with our beloved country.


Control of the White House is not the only prize we need to win. To protect and preserve our nation, we must restore order to both houses of Congress. That does not mean control, just order and decency and civility.


The chapter of our history currently being written is pitiful and must be undone. That begins with each of us doing the right thing. The decent thing.


The time is now.


February 10, 2020