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hlthe2b

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1. Please no one suggest we must nominate one of our many highly qualified women-- I SOOO WANT TO DO SO, BUT...

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 01:27 PM

Dec 2025

It is abundantly clear we have to bide our time longer... Too many disgustingly bigoted and misogynistic attitudes right now--especially among the Independents and NEVER-TRUMPIST/NEVER MAGAT R's that are hiding out there somewhere.

But suggesting to do so NOW is just showing a painful lack of awareness. sigh...

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Please no one suggest we must nominate one of our many highly qualified women-- I SOOO WANT TO DO SO, BUT... hlthe2b Dec 2025 #1

I hate that! Happy Hoosier Dec 2025 #6

We must nominate someone who can win TexasBushwhacker Dec 2025 #9

No, it demonstrates sexism TheProle Dec 2025 #10

YOU do NOT get to suggest I am "sexist!" for gawd's sakes. That you would suggest that of ME or ANY OTHER WOMAN hlthe2b Dec 2025 #12

No one called you sexist. I said it demonstrates sexism. TheProle Dec 2025 #14

Shame belongs to anyone who will not critically analyse the CURRENT situation so as to protect our ability hlthe2b Dec 2025 #16

To pre-judge a woman as incapable of something, simply by virtue of being a woman, is prejudice. Literally. TheProle Dec 2025 #17

NO ONE used the term or suggested incapable. SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR ATTEMPTS TO ATTACK me or any other hlthe2b Dec 2025 #19

Not trolling whatsoever TheProle Dec 2025 #21

Your last sentence says it all. Kingofalldems Dec 2025 #26

JHC---what a horrible try that was. Kingofalldems Dec 2025 #25

If you see something you think violates TOS, alert the post TheProle Dec 2025 #27

i'm sure everyone here would agree with that statement orleans Dec 2025 #39

It's an incredibly supportive community TheProle Dec 2025 #41

i am not pre judging any women rampartd Dec 2025 #29

Exactly Bettie Dec 2025 #67

So shame on Michelle Obama then according to you awesomerwb1 Dec 2025 #23

I'll say it angrychair Dec 2025 #48

M Obama didn't say ask for permission awesomerwb1 Dec 2025 #53

My question still stands angrychair Dec 2025 #55

I question the need to spell this out at this time. Hope22 Dec 2025 #63

It demonstrates the reality of a country where sexism still holds a slight majority. FascismIsDeath Dec 2025 #56

but, but, but - "the party is paying the price of not being BOLD enough ... " stopdiggin Dec 2025 #13

And there was no way a black man could be president EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #31

Timing is everything. No one is saying never. Obama was lightning in a bottle. We will have our female lightning hlthe2b Dec 2025 #34

agree agree agree. thank you! nt orleans Dec 2025 #40

That's simply an opinion, and one I don't share. EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #47

uh, huh hlthe2b Dec 2025 #52

It is overly apparent popsdenver Dec 2025 #36

If "one of our many highly qualified women" declare their candidacy and win the nomination, then great. maxsolomon Dec 2025 #37

If we don't have Trump on the ballot or Putin putting his thumb on the scale IronLionZion Dec 2025 #38

Please no one suggest that Kamala Harris, a great candidate, lost just because of her gender. thought crime Dec 2025 #59

No. That was not the only reason. hlthe2b Dec 2025 #60

What about my comment was "so damned dismissive" or "beyond inappropriate"? thought crime Dec 2025 #62

The only thing stronger than racism in this country is Bettie Dec 2025 #65

We have to nominate someone who can/will WIN Jilly_in_VA Dec 2025 #2

Personally, I WANT a candidate who can WIN thought crime Dec 2025 #68

Newsom has guts. He took on tRump when others stayed in the shadows, cowering. Sibelius Fan Dec 2025 #3

No. Just no. n/t leftstreet Dec 2025 #4

Love me some Newsom. But how will he play in GA, NC, PA, MI, WI, AZ in a general election? NCDem47 Dec 2025 #5

I'm afraid I have the answer to that ... And it's kinda' what you thought ... -(nt)- stopdiggin Dec 2025 #7

You could have said similar things about Obama in 2005 tinrobot Dec 2025 #11

As they say in legal land: NCDem47 Dec 2025 #18

I would suggest we don't run away from California's success. tinrobot Dec 2025 #20

That may be (the California issue), but I don't think we have anyone better pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #30

He is a white Christian hetero man so that alone makes him more likely JI7 Dec 2025 #24

My concern also. Lonestarblue Dec 2025 #33

millions of which - have never in their lives voted in a primary stopdiggin Dec 2025 #8

I'll be late to my decision again, putting it off until I know who is running Torchlight Dec 2025 #15

Polls at this point are simply name recognition. There will be a robust primary of exciting and qualified Nanjeanne Dec 2025 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Dec 2025 #28

I want to know what role his Trump Troll writer would have RockCreek Dec 2025 #32

His social media team is young and dynamic, social media savvy. AloeVera Dec 2025 #61

In an actual primary, i can see AOC taking it. SSJVegeta Dec 2025 #35

Mark Kelly would be better. intheflow Dec 2025 #42

In case it's Mark, just keep in mind DFW Dec 2025 #44

JOISY!!!! elleng Dec 2025 #57

He's my own early first choice for the 2028 nomination - of course, we'll have to see how he does in the primaries Midwestern Democrat Dec 2025 #54

And we'll never nominate the one out of that bunch who is obviously the most qualified to take over on day one DFW Dec 2025 #43

I love Pete genxlib Dec 2025 #50

Too bad Sen. Kelly has to choose HariSeldon Dec 2025 #45

I love Newsome, blueknight73 Dec 2025 #46

Let love cast a 'spell' on you... NT GJGCA Dec 2025 #64

I will not be voting in the Presidential (D) Primary. ... aggiesal Dec 2025 #49

They are getting way over their skis JustAnotherGen Dec 2025 #51

I like Newsom and would have no problem supporting him but 2028 is several lifetimes away in politics. FascismIsDeath Dec 2025 #58

Way too early. We have any number of good politicians to choose from. Emile Dec 2025 #66