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gemlake

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22. Republicans fear him more than any other candidate

Thu Jan 31, 2019, 11:13 AM

Jan 2019

Although Harris is my choice right now, I like Brown. His more cautious approach to Medicare for All and a Green New Deal would only help the debates, and he is very progressive on labor issues. I hope he joins the race.

Republicans fear him for good reason. It would be difficult for a Republican to win the White House without Ohio.

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Sherrod Brown: The progressive Democrat who isn't running on 'Medicare for all' or a 'Green New Deal [View all] brooklynite Jan 2019 OP

Is it ok if I dream he becomes POTUS? BootinUp Jan 2019 #1

You aren't the only one dreaming that :) MH1 Jan 2019 #46

I like Brown, but my issue with this approach... doompatrol39 Jan 2019 #2

The negotiation comes once you're elected President... brooklynite Jan 2019 #3

I imagine telling them what you'll fight for, rather than theaocp Jan 2019 #6

Knowing that you'll fight for the best option will get people to vote for you.... doompatrol39 Jan 2019 #7

In 2016 Bernie Sanders campaigned on Medicare for All...and Hillary Clinton didn't brooklynite Jan 2019 #9

she would have won the nomination even if she did campaign on medicare for all AlexSFCA Jan 2019 #18

And she might have won the general* if she had run on Medicare for All. shanny Jan 2019 #34

I disagree brooklynite Jan 2019 #36

Maybe we should try addressing their needs then. shanny Jan 2019 #37

You can't address needs if you don't get elected in the first place... brooklynite Jan 2019 #39

I totally understand your point! I believe Sen Brown does too. Except. Ninga Jan 2019 #8

So do I, True Blue American Jan 2019 #26

Could you give more detail? LAS14 Jan 2019 #17

Agree! ananda Jan 2019 #19

We'll have to negotiate, but not with Republicans. subterranean Jan 2019 #40

Very well stated. Thank you. nt earthshine Jan 2019 #41

I agree. He may have a point, but it sounds wishy-washy in an election context. tinrobot Jan 2019 #51

Especially now, with so many swinging for the fences... doompatrol39 Feb 2019 #55

That'a a realistic position NewJeffCT Jan 2019 #4

"Medicare at 55" won't fire up the base??? MH1 Jan 2019 #48

disappointment that Obamacare wasn't "bigger" NewJeffCT Feb 2019 #56

Not if it is implemented immediately standingtall Feb 2019 #58

I love Sherrod Brown leftynyc Jan 2019 #5

Yes. You are right, huge issue. Nt Ninga Jan 2019 #10

If a toss up between two great potential candidates, that's a concern of mine too Tom Rinaldo Jan 2019 #13

Me too leftynyc Jan 2019 #14

Yes, and we already have Rob Portman, who True Blue American Jan 2019 #27

But that would mean Brown won the Presidency standingtall Jan 2019 #47

Unless he gives up his leftynyc Feb 2019 #54

He explains his positions very well Buckeyeblue Jan 2019 #11

Just not my guy... HopeAgain Jan 2019 #12

Much to like. nt oasis Jan 2019 #15

I trust Sherod Brown. world wide wally Jan 2019 #16

K&R JohnnyRingo Jan 2019 #20

Hillary would have won Ohio if she had chosen Brown. True Blue American Jan 2019 #29

I imagine so JohnnyRingo Jan 2019 #31

I agree. shanny Jan 2019 #35

Brown can win! Johnny2X2X Jan 2019 #21

Republicans fear him more than any other candidate gemlake Jan 2019 #22

Good points.nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #24

Sounds reasonable to me. Honeycombe8 Jan 2019 #23

The line is moving, again. ChiTownDenny Jan 2019 #25

Of course he does. themaguffin Jan 2019 #44

my Republican sister for Brown RicROC Jan 2019 #28

In the primary, Medicare For All and Green New Deal are my touchpoints. Won't support Nanjeanne Jan 2019 #30

There are Green New Deals and there are Green New Deals. dogman Jan 2019 #45

It's good to have a diverse field of candidates IronLionZion Jan 2019 #32

He's my Senator. One thing about him that can't be denied is that he is a champion for the Cousin Dupree Jan 2019 #33

Countervailing power is one of the best tools to fight plutocracy. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #38

Well Put - Brown Pursues As Many Independents As He Can Court (n/t) corbettkroehler Jan 2019 #42

What I see in his health care position, he is offering a workable path to the actual desired result, ooky Jan 2019 #43

I have noticed his positions seem to be well-thought generally. MH1 Jan 2019 #49

Worth mentioning Democrats dont have to win Ohio, but republicans do standingtall Jan 2019 #50

Sherrod Brown Wins In Ohio Where Almost No Other Democrat Can Because.......... ChoppinBroccoli Feb 2019 #52

He's right about climate change. Tens of thousands of young people have been marching in protest jalan48 Feb 2019 #53

Gotta keep those expectations low. Don't want people getting too worked up... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #57