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Bettie

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59. We can't choose a woman, a minority or anyone who isn't a white man

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:58 PM

Nov 12

we also have to watch our messaging, not show too much support for people who aren't white, male, and Christian...

If that's who we're going to support, well, it's a big change. We can't be the party of women, people of color, GLBT+, etc. Just white men because white men require exclusivity. They need to be the first and only priority.

So, yeah, I get it, we will have only white male, "centrist" candidates. I don't have to like that we're not going to be a party of diversity anymore though.

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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