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tonkatoy8888

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13. I'd rather...

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 02:48 PM

Jan 6

...see him knock the absolute fuck out of Kegsbreath...and Trump.

This is certainly only my opinion, and I mean no disrespect, but one of the things that drives me nuts is when someone does something that is correct (like Sen Kelly) or a celebrity who strongly denounces the current ship of fools, there are people who think that person is qualified to be president. Personally, I'm looking for someone who, as they say, has a body of work spanning many years that qualifies them for the office.

As for Sen. Kelly, I have no doubt that he is off the charts smart, but the world of the military is far different from the give and take sausage making of legislative politics.

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I would like to see Senator Mark Kelly run for President. [View all] milestogo Jan 6 OP

he is the anti-trump NJCher Jan 6 #1

Me, too, Cher! SheltieLover Jan 6 #12

I thought the same while watching him on last night's Daily Show Beaverhausen Jan 6 #2

I've had the same thoughts leftieNanner Jan 6 #3

I would love to see more of him. hamsterjill Jan 6 #4

I have been thinking of him as well. MuseRider Jan 6 #40

Kelly for Prez. 👍 poli-junkie Jan 6 #5

He has the charisma of a damp towell awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #6

He is a heroic figure. milestogo Jan 6 #8

Charisma is always the issue. maxsolomon Jan 6 #10

I won't go that far but i wouldn't call him dynamic either. BannonsLiver Jan 6 #11

Amen JustAnotherGen Jan 6 #15

The media is right wing awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #19

I'm seeing "Newsom Kelly 2028" posts on social media. nt SunSeeker Jan 6 #20

I'm also seeing awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #24

Typical MAGAt gaslighting. aeromanKC Jan 6 #33

Nobody is leaving California who can afford to live here. SunSeeker Jan 6 #36

I am not "repeating" talking points awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #39

Yes you are. You gratuitously repeated 3 common RW talking points. SunSeeker Jan 6 #45

I think you're a on a futile quest to find a candidate devoid of flaws or weakness. BannonsLiver Jan 6 #27

Nah, I'm not looking for that awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #30

That "certain lady from NY" had a 70% approval rating before running for president. SunSeeker Jan 6 #47

That certain lady from NY I was referring to awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #48

Riiiight. So you won't say who you think should run, but you will bash other people's suggestions. SunSeeker Jan 6 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #50

It's hilarious you thought awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #52

It's hilarious how you will do anything to distract from your refusal to say who should run... SunSeeker Jan 6 #54

LOL awesomerwb1 Jan 7 #55

You bash others' candidate suggestions but inexplicably refuse to suggest your own. SunSeeker Jan 7 #61

Stop replying to me awesomerwb1 Jan 7 #62

Answer a simple question: What Dem should run for President? SunSeeker Jan 7 #63

lol STOP REPLYING TO ME awesomerwb1 Jan 7 #65

So you would rather block me than answer who your preferred candidate is? Wow. SunSeeker Jan 7 #66

Newsome doesn't support trans people. TommyT139 Jan 7 #57

Not true, he just thinks trans women who transitioned after puberty shouldn't compete on girls'/women's school teams. SunSeeker Jan 7 #64

It isn't the right-wing MAGAs we need, it's the independents. Lonestarblue Jan 6 #35

Yep awesomerwb1 Jan 6 #38

I like him too MustLoveBeagles Jan 6 #7

He would be a good choice! get the red out Jan 6 #9

I'd rather... tonkatoy8888 Jan 6 #13

Hmmm JustAnotherGen Jan 6 #14

He could win Arizona. Bluestocking Jan 6 #16

I'll take him as VP, but the next pres MUST prosecute & strongly take action. I like Kelly, but he... themaguffin Jan 6 #17

We need someone like Newsom or Pritzker JI7 Jan 6 #18

Would you? MineralMan Jan 6 #21

It's really not a long time until Nov. 7, 2028. The GOP already has their '28 war chest. SunSeeker Jan 6 #26

Yeah, I'm all about "flash in the pan" types. milestogo Jan 6 #42

He could help unite the country, if that is possible. He understands what is needed and does it. twodogsbarking Jan 6 #22

He'd make a great President or VP. nt SunSeeker Jan 6 #23

Kelly should definitely run... BH liberal Jan 6 #25

To be clear angrychair Jan 6 #28

I like him but I think the stress Tree Lady Jan 6 #29

I also thought of Gabby Giffords. If he were to run you know the kinds of IcyPeas Jan 6 #51

She is a strong woman. milestogo Jan 7 #60

Larry Sabato thinks that Senator Kelly could use these "sanctions" to run for POTUS LetMyPeopleVote Jan 6 #31

It seems Kelly doesn't have much baggage at all...definitely not like Newsom Wanderlust988 Jan 6 #32

Unimpeachable FakeNoose Jan 6 #34

I also like Pritzker sunnybrook Jan 6 #37

He'd make an excellent President. patphil Jan 6 #41

K&R spanone Jan 6 #43

MAGA knows that too. I suspect that's a major reason they're targeting him. marmar Jan 6 #44

It will backfire. milestogo Jan 6 #46

he's anti-union. Not my cup of tea. WhiteTara Jan 6 #53

Hard pass krawhitham Jan 7 #56

At this point I'm willing to vote for anyone with a D by their name Rstrstx Jan 7 #58

He's a very strong candidate. He can speak really well on a wide variety of issues pattyloutwo Jan 7 #59