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46. It will backfire.

Reply to marmar (Reply #44)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 06:21 PM

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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