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34. Double down in 2028
Sun Oct 26, 2025, 02:48 PM
Oct 2025

Democrats should not be afraid of their own values and ideas. In 2024 Kamala ran as a hail-Mary pass in an election upset by Biden's decision to run again, leading to growing concern about his age and health, and a truly disastrous debate. But Kamala was an excellent candidate; very knowledgable, likable, and energetic. I've never seen anyone work so hard. She showed she has no particular weaknesses and she comes off as a "Happy Warrior" in the finest tradition of the Democratic Party (i.e FDR). She killed in the debate with Trump. No one else has done that. Kamala also hits a sweet-spot for holding together various parts of the Democratic coalition. I'm eager to see Kamala 2.0 hit the trail.

In 2028 Trump may not be running (hate the way that sounds). In any case, America is going to have a pretty big case of Fascism-fatigue by 2028 and anybody the republicans nominate will likely be labelled and understood to be fascist. It might be an election that any Democrat will win, so whatever happens, let's not lock it up with fear and pessimism just yet.

BTW I'd also support AOC or Jasmine Crockett in a heartbeat, and I think two out of those three could make a great ticket. Like I said; double-down.

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She has to know she'd never win the nomination. PSPS Oct 2025 #1
This is what is known in the business as a "trial balloon" Fiendish Thingy Oct 2025 #2
DON"T! JUST DON"T!!! Give Peace A Chance Oct 2025 #13
She accepted reality, and didn't pursue crazy conspiracy theories Fiendish Thingy Oct 2025 #14
I still believe that they will never elect a black woman Give Peace A Chance Oct 2025 #19
Not in 2028, for sure. Nt Fiendish Thingy Oct 2025 #22
Yeah, I sadly agree. ificandream Oct 2025 #23
I went to a big rally ln Saginaw. multigraincracker Oct 2025 #36
Please don't... yourout Oct 2025 #3
If she's drafted. She ran a great campaign. Hate second guessing, but I remember some suggesting Biden Silent Type Oct 2025 #4
Tested and rested! Frasier Balzov Oct 2025 #5
SADLY, I don't think she'll succeed, and thought so first time, elleng Oct 2025 #6
Alas, I deluded myself into believing she could actually win. I took the loss very hard. CTyankee Oct 2025 #20
I took it really hard as well. ificandream Oct 2025 #24
I like to think that we're coming back stronger and maybe we are. But I'm too old now to do much.... CTyankee Oct 2025 #35
I like Kamala Harris and would consider supporting her LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #7
How far did she get in the last Dem primaries? JoseBalow Oct 2025 #8
She dropped out before Iowa in 2020 fujiyamasan Oct 2025 #9
Ouch! JoseBalow Oct 2025 #10
Nope. Pass. Love her, but... pass. QueerDuck Oct 2025 #11
Good! Let's have a real, legit primary, and if she emerges... SKKY Oct 2025 #12
How about a Murphy/Whitmer ticket? CTyankee Oct 2025 #21
That would be a pretty strong ticket, but if I had to pick one now... SKKY Oct 2025 #37
I think a lot will happen in the ensuing years. Hopefully, openly gay people and women will no longer be excluded from CTyankee Oct 2025 #38
Post removed Post removed Oct 2025 #15
Good, a rematch, Harris vs Trump. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2025 #16
Nope she's not our answer samplegirl Oct 2025 #17
Yeah, maybe she was just too nice. ificandream Oct 2025 #25
No orangecrush Oct 2025 #18
I love Kamala but don't see another run as a good idea. wcmagumba Oct 2025 #26
I Don't Think This Is A Good Idea! BBbats Oct 2025 #27
"...people markodochartaigh Oct 2025 #31
Kamala Harris's loss MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2025 #28
We need somebody else. Pritzker, Newsom, Beshear, Kelly, Murphy?? Ritabert Oct 2025 #29
No. bucolic_frolic Oct 2025 #30
I like it! CTyankee Oct 2025 #39
I'd vote for an ole yellow dog If a Democrat. multigraincracker Oct 2025 #32
That is true of mostly all of us here. Big Blue Marble Oct 2025 #33
Double down in 2028 thought crime Oct 2025 #34
I like the way you think! May it be so! CTyankee Oct 2025 #40
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