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Easterncedar

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53. Secure the vote first

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:54 PM

Nov 2025

The mechanisms for suppressing Democratic votes are becoming more pervasive all the time. Like Dominion has been taken over now.

Maybe Kamala actually lost, but I am no longer confident at all in our system.

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Nor too early to talk about 2028. What about AOC for POTUS? [View all] yellowcanine Nov 2025 OP

Ay yay yay Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #1

I like her but if this country can't even accept someone like Clinton or Harris, travelingthrulife Nov 2025 #2

This nation won't elect a woman. Squaredeal Nov 2025 #17

Yes, and I don't think the third time will be the charm in the situation Walleye Nov 2025 #27

The sad truth Lithos Nov 2025 #77

If you want a Republican in the White House in 2029 Bluestocking Nov 2025 #3

What about her? MineralMan Nov 2025 #4

kelly rampartd Nov 2025 #5

We cannot afford to not take a chance imo. Just like we did with Obama. yellowcanine Nov 2025 #9

"Dems overthink the electability issue, imo." stopdiggin Nov 2025 #26

I think most women would agree that Harris and Clinton were not safe choices.We know, we're used to disappointmennt. Walleye Nov 2025 #32

Oh, please. W_HAMILTON Nov 2025 #39

Could it be "the safe choice" is defined as the person karynnj Nov 2025 #43

No sheshe2 Nov 2025 #79

I think AOC would be a great senator. yardwork Nov 2025 #6

My home state AltairIV Nov 2025 #68

Yes, it really is too early to talk about 2028. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2025 #7

You are very right. Big Blue Marble Nov 2025 #76

I seriously doubt they would do that. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2025 #84

As Michelle Obama said "this country isn't ready for a woman president". Ferryboat Nov 2025 #8

That's right, the female leaders in other countries are not in command of the largest military in the world. That's it Walleye Nov 2025 #33

I'm all in on AOC for POTUS -misanthroptimist Nov 2025 #10

There isn't an example in the last 125 years of someone from the House successfully running for president Buckeyeblue Nov 2025 #11

Governors tend to be elected President FalloutShelter Nov 2025 #65

She should run for Senate in 2028. Schumer so needs to go, and if he insists on running again, AOC can defeat him. Celerity Nov 2025 #12

You are right SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2025 #69

Celerity........... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #80

I think she needs to build her resume. GreenWave Nov 2025 #87

I would love it mvd Nov 2025 #13

mvd.......... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #81

No. As Michelle Obama said the US isn't ready for a woman President Ritabert Nov 2025 #14

I love Kelly as my Senator and as a very honorable man, but he's not electable as POTUS AZJonnie Nov 2025 #21

You're right. I like Pritzker too. Ritabert Nov 2025 #25

Pritzker is my 1st choice, if he chooses to run SheltieLover Nov 2025 #34

JB is good on his feet duckworth969 Nov 2025 #72

Sadly, but for the violence, his wife might have been President karynnj Nov 2025 #35

AZJonnie......... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #82

Pritzker or Newsom for me JustAnotherGen Nov 2025 #90

If you want to lose another election, sure why not awesomerwb1 Nov 2025 #15

awesomerwb1........... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #83

No Mz Pip Nov 2025 #16

It is too soon, but regardless, this country is clearly too deeply misogynistic Ocelot II Nov 2025 #18

A woman will not be the 2028 Dem nominee Fiendish Thingy Nov 2025 #19

Pete for President CurtEastPoint Nov 2025 #20

He would have a much better chance than AOC and I would absolutely LOVE to vote for Pete AZJonnie Nov 2025 #22

AZJonnie............. Upthevibe Nov 2025 #85

If Pete runs, he has my vote pinkstarburst Nov 2025 #49

Who also has never won a statewide election MichMan Nov 2025 #89

She's the best candidate if we wanna lose all 50 states nycbos Nov 2025 #23

nycbos......... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #86

What's the definition of insanity? dem4decades Nov 2025 #24

The truth is Jilly_in_VA Nov 2025 #28

well, there's a trial ballon .... gunned into rags and tatters within a matter of minutes ! - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 2025 #29

No. This will result in President Vance Blumancru Nov 2025 #30

Newsom/Shapiro Is My Ticket, Also! The Latter Is My Governor.... ColoringFool Nov 2025 #48

We need someone who will win. And that means someone who dumbshit American voters RockRaven Nov 2025 #31

I do agree mvd Nov 2025 #40

This is a complete and utter horseshite suggestion. murielm99 Nov 2025 #36

Josh Shspiro OLDMDDEM Nov 2025 #37

My list of favorites: Shapiro, Goldman or Newsom. Paladin Nov 2025 #45

Dan Goldman? He has only served in the US House since 2023. Celerity Nov 2025 #51

Goldman is smart, accomplished, and has a great media presence. Paladin Nov 2025 #55

My concern about Shapiro: Upthevibe Nov 2025 #88

she won't win the general election rollin74 Nov 2025 #38

Have been very impressed... BH liberal Nov 2025 #41

Strident Critics Corktown Nov 2025 #63

Yes it is. We have the midterms to crush first, we should concentrate on that first. ms liberty Nov 2025 #42

Not yet. (She'll get there, but not this cycle.) aeromanKC Nov 2025 #44

Would love to see her elected. A lot can change by 2028, but don't see her doing well in most states. I'd vote for her. Silent Type Nov 2025 #46

Definition of "Insanity": Nominating A 3rd Woman For President...... ColoringFool Nov 2025 #47

No Greg_In_SF Nov 2025 #50

people need to come to terms Stacey Grove Nov 2025 #52

Secure the vote first Easterncedar Nov 2025 #53

Nope VanceFan Nov 2025 #54

How does she get to 270 electoral votes? fujiyamasan Nov 2025 #56

Yes ._. Nov 2025 #57

Nope. gulliver Nov 2025 #58

She needs to be VP krawhitham Nov 2025 #59

Kamala Harris was charismatic, articulate, had impeccable progressive credentials. betsuni Nov 2025 #60

My current favorite is... Mike Nelson Nov 2025 #61

We don't even know if she can win a statewide office yet. nt Blasphemer Nov 2025 #62

Republicans cheat. Chemical Bill Nov 2025 #64

AOC replaces Schumer as NY Senator in 2028. PufPuf23 Nov 2025 #66

Not my choice. Happy Hoosier Nov 2025 #67

I like her, but seriously we HAVE to decisively win next time. Until we secure our democracy, I'd prefer that we avoid ecstatic Nov 2025 #70

Let's help AOC beat Chuck duckworth969 Nov 2025 #71

I think AOC should run for Schumer's Senate seat in 2028 red dog 1 Nov 2025 #73

No. We've had two female candidates and they both lost. Initech Nov 2025 #74

Newsom yes JustAnotherGen Nov 2025 #91

She needs to run and win as Senator first JI7 Nov 2025 #75

Fine with me but the Politics as Usual brigade will flood the media with ""Too Liberal" fears. Ping Tung Nov 2025 #78