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stopbush

(24,396 posts)
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 01:56 AM Feb 2016

Honestly, I Don't Know Where Any Of These Candidates Find The Energy

It's exhausting watching it on TV. How do the candidates - D or R - find the energy to do the rallies, the TV shows, the appearances in small venues, the hopping from one state to another on a daily basis?

I mean, both Hill and Bernie were out of NV within hours of the caucus ending, making appearances in other states the same day. And these are people who aren't exactly spring chickens. And they're never allowd to have a day off. One bad appearance or sign of fatigue and they're crucified on social media forever.

It's sort of amazing and inspiring when you stop and think about it.

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Honestly, I Don't Know Where Any Of These Candidates Find The Energy (Original Post) stopbush Feb 2016 OP
Not that hard RobertEarl Feb 2016 #1
Not that hard? drray23 Feb 2016 #2
I've worked harder jobs RobertEarl Feb 2016 #4
Some people apparently find it energizing. And the rewards are greater than being... PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #3
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
1. Not that hard
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 02:01 AM
Feb 2016

Just show up and talk. Meals transportation and housing is all taken care of by aides. And Bernie doesn't have to meet big money people and beg and make promises.

drray23

(7,637 posts)
2. Not that hard?
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 02:06 AM
Feb 2016

Have you had to travel that much with a grueling schedule and just a few hours of sleep everyday ?

They do not just show up and talk. Every waking moment they spend being engaged with their campaign, whether it is meeting with their staff to discuss strategy, trying to keep up with the media cycle and statements from other candidates, etc..

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
4. I've worked harder jobs
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 02:17 AM
Feb 2016

The trick is to keep good positive people around you. And be a nice guy like Bernie is.

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
3. Some people apparently find it energizing. And the rewards are greater than being...
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 02:10 AM
Feb 2016

a greeter at Walmart.

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