Is this the power of the yang gang.......
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Andrew Yang Raises $10 Million, in a Display of Fundraising Strength
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Is this the power of the yang gang.......
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But for real, I think there is a non-insane argument to be made that he could be a solid VP for one of the other candidates.
But for real, I think there is a non-insane argument to be made that he could be a solid VP for one of the other candidates.
What do you think Yang can do differently to gain momentum in the polls in addition to fundraising?
I think he has a dedicated group of fans, but I still don't think that translates to the general public watching debates. I honestly think his pilot for his $1k/mo actually made it seem tacky even though I'm sure the families chosen appreciate it. I think overall that's his big differentiator and to many people it's just not compelling enough. Each of the top candidates have something that makes people uniquely gravitate to them
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Ron Paul memes endure to this day. His Internet Meme following in today's day and age if he were running would have been unstoppable.
I dont think he needs to do anything that much differently, but mainstream media needs to start treating him as a serious candidate and give him the recognition he deserves. He is out fundraising a lot of people, his policies speak to the younger crowd, and he is bringing actual progressive ideas that want to move this country forward, and yet, he is always out of the discussion for some reason.
Whether we like it or not, the media plays a giant role in which candidates get to the primary. He needs to work to get on those platforms and continue to do interviews with independent journalists, do more podcasts, and get to campaigning in small rural towns and explain to these people how he can change their lives.
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I agree. I don't think he has a chance based on current polling and he doesn't perform well with general messaging. I am curious to hear what will happen to change that.
The media runs with hot stories and drama. I'm not happy with how it works, but that's how it is. Yang hasn't found a way to jump out from the current frontrunners (minus the "contest", which in my opinion was a poor look). I like Yang's vision, but I'm not sold on the execution or him as a salesman / political player based on his interactions with current politicians.
He should not be a serious candidate this year, but I'm glad he's getting UBI into the public conversation as a viable topic.
I like Yang and wouldn't mind him as the Democratic nominee but I feel he's maybe 4 to 8 years too early.
While I agree, its not even just that the media hunts hot stories. I remember watching a clip of CNN(?) interviewing Yang after a shooting, and mid-sentence, they cut him off to go to a Bernie rally.
Look, I love Bernie and all, but these rallies mean fuck all for anyone not in attendance. Cutting Yang off like that shows they dont respect him or consider him as a serious candidate. They also continue to not include him in any polls or blatantly disregard him when talking about candidates. Its become ridiculous at this point.
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The guy isn't a factor in the race. Bernie is in third place, albeit fading back quickly. Bernie is still a very slight possibillity. Yang ain't going near the White House unless he's out front with a protest sign.
I don't like rich dudes deciding they want to be president.
Start at major or congressman, do something to show us we can trust you with government power.
Start at major or congressman, do something to show us we can trust you with government power.
Because giving money directly to people is against the ethos of neoliberlism. Maybe if you pitch it as some sort of credit system that you can redeem in a reimbursement plan after meeting several arcane criteria.
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But this is me we're talking about. signal. Someone will definitely want to give it up 💵 💵 💵
I hadn't considered that in my calculus...
you're right, accounting for that variable, it's all coming up: 💰 💸 💴 💸 🤑 💸 💶 💸 💰
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It's sort of funny how this comes right after Zuckerberg gets some leaked clips where he says he's out to get Elizabeth Warren
zero chance? Bernie might drop out due to health reasons. Biden is losing popularity. Buttigeg is kinda stagnating.
I wouldn't be surprised if it came down to Warren vs Yang
Really dislike his giveaway as part of "fundraising" (not the policy but what he is advertising). Feels like that is really stretching campaign finance law where it shouldn't be.
Which Warren would absolutely crush him in, even in this scenario where all the other candidates vanish for some reason. Biden "losing popularity" doesn't mean he ceases to exist you know.