5. The 2008 primary was a healthy Democratic primary. A cast of competitive all-stars w/ upstarts like Obama, veterans like Biden, and establishment picks like Hillary. It was super competitive. Debates were strong. It was fierce. That should be the model for how it's done.
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16. The 1st factor a candidate needs to defeat Trump is a huge social media following. The 2nd is the ability to pack a stadium full of people TODAY, without an opening act. The 3rd factor is this candidate has to pose a STRONG contrast in character/personality to Donald Trump
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17. The Democratic candidate in 2020 MUST contrast with Donald Trump. They must be a person of impeccable integrity. They must be known for decency and compassion. They must be seen as generous and inspirational. No corruption.
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18. Lastly, the Democratic candidate in 2020 must have a demonstrated history of being able to organize people on the national level. It would help if they have a real presence in all 50 states and know how to organize and mobilize people in practical ways.
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19. In summary, here are the 4 factors needed to defeat Trump. a. A huge social media following b. A deeply devoted base of support - enough to pack stadiums c. A strong contrast in personality & character to Trump d. Experience with organizing on the national level
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20. I believe just 3 people have the 4 factors to defeat Trump easily. Others could still win, but these 3 people would crush him. A. Oprah B. Michelle Obama C. Bernie Sanders Biden could win. Booker, Harris, Warren, Gillibrand could win Oprah, Michelle, Bernie would crush it
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21. I agree with every single argument that "we don't need another celebrity." But 2020 is not normal. The person does not have to be a celebrity per se, but to defeat Trump, to win back the news cycle, will take very unique factors that only a few people have It's where we are
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22. End of thread. We must not treat running against Trump like it's a normal thing. He's not normal. How he dominates the news is not normal. Defeating him will require a different approach. We could perhaps go back to normal down the road. But we're not there yet.
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Bernie did and Bernie will
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That leaves very, very few people. And those that remain are all in entertainment. I'm sure you know this.

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I disagree with this statement.
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Unless he is impeached, which there must be decent odds on?
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Well Bernie Sanders is the only one I know who could fill a stadium anywhere in the country! Let’s go Dems U know U need .
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Well there is this guy named
@BernieSanders who was filling stadiums and event centers. But why talk policy when it's more exciting to talk about celebrity.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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As I said on prior tweet, what if it’s Sanders or Warren opening for you? Both of those are too old to be ideal as candidates in and of themselves, but the energy they can deploy should not stay on the sidelines.
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Dems, need to come to these rural areas and get with the people. Most people in these areas are led by their pastors and judges. If democrats can get out in these areas and run ads and have meet and greets nonstop, they might have a dog in the fight.
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Jay-Z can't fill up a stadium without Beyonce
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