On the race for a Democratic nominee

20 February 2019, 10:27 AM

Interesting article. I had started leaning towards supporting a younger, more progressive candidate this time around, even before reading this article. I recently saw a statistic that said by the time of the 2020 election, millenials will outnumber baby boomers in the voter pool. My gut reaction has been to dismiss Biden as too old and too established, but after reading the end of this article I need to give it more thought--although in the end I don't think I will get behind him. What to do, what to do.

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This list shows that, in the modern era, both Republicans and Democrats have tended to prioritize decades of government experience or deep party ties ahead of far more salient characteristics and considerations like youthful energy and fresh ideas.

https://www.politico.com/magaz...ould-win-2020-225165

20 February 2019, 10:46 AM

QuirtEvans

Youthful energy is more salient than experience or judgment? I DO NOT THINK SO.

20 February 2019, 10:53 AM

Bernard

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Originally posted by QuirtEvans:
Youthful energy is more salient than experience or judgment? I DO NOT THINK SO.

Did you read the article? It's not about most qualified, it's about most electable, especially when an incumbent is up for "renewal."

20 February 2019, 11:18 AM

ShiroKuro

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Originally posted by QuirtEvans:
Youthful energy is more salient than experience or judgment? I DO NOT THINK SO.

Depends on how you define "salient" -- I would define it as readily obvious, noticeable...

In that regard, I would agree, youthful energy is more salient. You can pick up on it even with very little meaningful interaction.

Therein lies the problem: youthful energy is easy to perceive. Experience and good judgment require more engagement, an understanding of the person's background heretofore etc...

Making judgments about politicians based on salience is exactly the problem we have. Unfortunately.

20 February 2019, 12:39 PM

QuirtEvans

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Originally posted by ShiroKuro:
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Originally posted by QuirtEvans:
Youthful energy is more salient than experience or judgment? I DO NOT THINK SO.

Depends on how you define "salient" -- I would define it as readily obvious, noticeable...

In that regard, I would agree, youthful energy is more salient. You can pick up on it even with very little meaningful interaction.

Therein lies the problem: youthful energy is easy to perceive. Experience and good judgment require more engagement, an understanding of the person's background heretofore etc...

Making judgments about politicians based on salience is exactly the problem we have. Unfortunately.

I was interpreting "most salient" as "most important". The dictionary suggests that "noticeable" and "important" are both primary definitions.

20 February 2019, 12:59 PM

CHAS

Here we go again.
Who is going to be the candidate for ME.

It should be who can best beat Trump.

20 February 2019, 01:48 PM

piqué

Yep. I only care about who can win. In a landslide. With so many people inspired to vote that there arent enough dirty tricks in the Repugnantcans' bag to fix it.