The Horse Race
I like all the candidates; each could beat Trump
Some more so than others, but all would do well
But that’s insufficient
And ‘though I’m not prescient
The win must be massive, which outcome will tell
If Congress can pass laws or watch them be dumped
Which candidate would most the Party enhance
Causing more down-ballot Democrat wins
To regain the Senate
Near sixty votes in it
So now before Iowa’s caucus begins
I’ll share what I think on top candidate’s chance
Pete Buttigeig: qualities I like the most
He held well his own on stage in the debates
He’s youthful and brilliant
He’s sharp and resilient
So normally high would be how he would rate
But, since he is gay, he would lose many votes
E. Warren I’d choose for her “I’ve got a plan”
She’s strong, she’s exciting, her rallies are great
Her style is aggressive
Her outlook progressive
But turns off most middle American states
She’d win but the Senate might barely change hands
Bernie’s the Socialist he’s always been
His following’s loyal; they’ll always be there
His programs progressive
‘Bout which he’s obsessive
O’er Trump he could win but with few votes to spare
I’ll not vote for Bernie, I doubt if he’ll win
My vote is with Biden; his chances are best
To garner the largest majority win
He’s liked; he is peerless
He’s honest and fearless
Trump fears him, the source of the pickle Trump’s in
And Biden, I think, will defeat all the rest
12/25/2019
Amen