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54. She did win the popular vote, though. n/t

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AOC seems to want to be President. How about her as our next nominee for President? [View all] PeaceWave Nov 12 OP

If Democrats want to commit another political suicide dalton99a Nov 12 #1

Agree...we may love her, but PortTack Nov 12 #3

Her fan base DeepWinter Nov 12 #9

Yeah. If we think Kamala Harris motivated RWers & MAGATs like no one else, just wait until AOC is on the ballot. hlthe2b Nov 12 #24

+1 joshcryer Nov 12 #38

Yep. Yorkie Mom Nov 12 #57

I dont think dems played identity politics oldmanlynn Nov 12 #74

Agreed SocialDemocrat61 Nov 12 #91

Republicans only one playing identity politics kevink077 Nov 13 #102

Yeah. A lefty Latina woman from the Bronx is going to win back Ocelot II Nov 12 #2

+1. Woman and LGBTQ dalton99a Nov 12 #6

LGBTQ? ARandomPerson Nov 12 #51

This is what happens when you spend 20% of your energy on 1% of the population. joshcryer Nov 12 #40

A MAGAt woman would get their votes. They loved Palin. wnylib Nov 12 #78

I even think Condi Rice might have been popular with the GOP's EX500rider Nov 12 #82

She's more lively than kamala Ontheboundry Nov 12 #4

No. BannonsLiver Nov 12 #5

I wish Biden would retire and Harris is POTUS briefly leftstreet Nov 12 #7

LOL DeepWinter Nov 12 #12

No. Nt Mark.b2 Nov 12 #8

Haven't you been reading DU? Bettie Nov 12 #10

I like her; I just don't think she's electable. Ocelot II Nov 12 #25

I like her too but IIRC a Rep. elected the WH. She might be ready after a couple of Senate terms. brush Nov 12 #60

Well reality is what it is, the question is do we pick the person most likely to get elected or the one we like the most EX500rider Nov 12 #43

We can't choose a woman, a minority or anyone who isn't a white man Bettie Nov 12 #59

In safe Dem areas we can, but in national contests we have to appeal to middle of the road voters, EX500rider Nov 12 #93

So, white conservative men Bettie Nov 13 #99

Obama won didn't he? EX500rider Nov 13 #104

AOC is the future of the Democratic Party SocialDemocrat61 Nov 12 #92

I like AOC and would vote for her. walkingman Nov 12 #11

as much as i love the idea and love aoc.... rampartd Nov 12 #13

I like her RJ_MacReady Nov 12 #14

I think she would be a great president. Emile Nov 12 #15

I would love to AOC at the top of the ticket, but for just a minute can we stop talking about 2028? Simeon Salus Nov 12 #16

Sure if she wins the primary In It to Win It Nov 12 #17

She'll be in the mix BeyondGeography Nov 12 #18

Not yet. H2O Man Nov 12 #19

If we want to win then go with Josh Shapiro, Eric Swalwell, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff,...etc,. Galraedia Nov 12 #20

This. Exactly. I have voted for two different women for President goddamn HAPPILY and fucking WILLINGLY. SoFlaBro Nov 12 #61

Josh Shapiro is my choice. He gives me the warm and fuzzies. In It to Win It Nov 12 #89

America has spoken. It's not ready. Turbineguy Nov 12 #21

EEK!! Too female, too Hispanic, too liberal, too humane, and too honest. Ping Tung Nov 12 #22

No. murielm99 Nov 12 #23

I love it but white men and most white women will not vote for her. CousinIT Nov 12 #26

She's popular in her district but even there, her performance has declined. onenote Nov 12 #27

Those are all landslide victories. PeaceWave Nov 12 #69

Yes, in a very very safe district. But her support has declined. onenote Nov 12 #75

We need to nominate somone who speaks LeftInTX Nov 12 #28

Like her awesomerwb1 Nov 12 #29

are you serious? themaguffin Nov 12 #30

AOC as our future POTUS nominee? Dogdirt Nov 12 #31

Will there be any more elections? LakeArenal Nov 12 #32

I doubt she could win statewide office in NY Danmel Nov 12 #33

She needs to become senator or governor BluenFLA Nov 12 #34

As much as I like her DemonGoddess Nov 12 #35

Consider this. I think VP Harris may have won with a full two-year campaign. brush Nov 12 #62

She is one of those that uses the term LatinX JI7 Nov 12 #36

she's also capable of selling the public on its use cadoman Nov 12 #86

America isn't going to elect a female for at least 20 years. So, no. bif Nov 12 #37

No woman will ever pass the "Just not Her" test. sky_masterson Nov 12 #39

America DOES NOT WANT A FEMALE DEMOCRAT SoCalDavidS Nov 12 #41

That ship never even sailed, it sank as it left the harbor. Ocelot II Nov 12 #42

Agreed. Unfortunately, for the near future bottomofthehill Nov 13 #103

The Party owners will never allow it. She's way too liberal for them. No talking about income inequality. jalan48 Nov 12 #44

Do we just want to lose forever? BlueTsunami2018 Nov 12 #45

She did win the popular vote, though. n/t Mr.Bill Nov 12 #54

For all the good it did us. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 12 #65

She would be perfect. She cares about all the right things. Autumn Nov 12 #46

. Scrivener7 Nov 12 #47

No. madaboutharry Nov 12 #48

I love AOC, but let's get real Jilly_in_VA Nov 12 #49

No ARandomPerson Nov 12 #50

No! Absolutely not. -- She's fine where she is, in a comfortably easy-to-win blue district. Oopsie Daisy Nov 12 #52

Seriously! doc03 Nov 12 #53

--YES-- and it's the lack of her kind of courage that brought us TRUMP. CoopersDad Nov 12 #55

She'll be good one day. No Reps. IIRC to WH. Go to Senate first. brush Nov 12 #56

If we want to lose all 50 states she is a great choice. nycbos Nov 12 #58

yep with her running mate Shawn Fain PedroXimenez Nov 12 #63

Unfortunately she doesn't have a chance SunImp Nov 12 #64

AOC julmur Nov 12 #66

I like hearing what she has to say a lot ... but no. IcyPeas Nov 12 #67

It's not likely there will be another vote, but if there is HELL NO. Runningdawg Nov 12 #68

She doesn't represent identity politics, she represents the people b/c she Passages Nov 12 #70

No, first of all, I doubt a woman is likely to be elected in my lifetime and secondly, Demsrule86 Nov 12 #71

No. Americans are not ready for this. oldmanlynn Nov 12 #72

Hindenberg shepherd318 Nov 12 #73

Too young. Get her into the Speakership first, or at least Whip HelpImSurrounded Nov 12 #76

I would like to see her or someone like her in that role someday. Gore1FL Nov 12 #77

She would have a better chance than a center of the road politician. Emile Nov 12 #79

JHFC JustAnotherGen Nov 12 #80

I would vote for her and so would all my grandchildren. Jit423 Nov 12 #81

I love AOC and think she is amazing... and I also think pinkstarburst Nov 12 #83

Way, way, way, way too early. Let's get through the nightmare first, before we can dream again. NT SWBTATTReg Nov 12 #84

I like her, but no. alarimer Nov 12 #85

President Howard Stern :D Fish700 Nov 12 #88

You guys just don't want to admit this country doesn't want a female president LoveSucky Nov 12 #87

No Meowmee Nov 12 #90

yeah if we want to LOSE again Skittles Nov 12 #94

So you're on KTLA_Contest_Winner Nov 12 #95

And this is your first post?? GP6971 Nov 12 #96

I can understand disagreement and discussion re the suggestion, but B.See Nov 13 #108

I hate to say it Blue_Tires Nov 13 #97

I hate to say it Blue_Tires Nov 13 #98

I fear she's unelectable EnergizedLib Nov 13 #100

No ellemb Nov 13 #101

She won't kiss repug ass and she won't worry about hurting their feelings. We can't have that. Hotler Nov 13 #105

This is not a reality based suggestion. I guess we need to float this kind of stuff to feel hopeful? msfiddlestix Nov 13 #106

She should run if that's what she wants -misanthroptimist Nov 13 #107

Pass. nt City Lights Nov 13 #109