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pinkstarburst

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65. Sanders and AOC are non-starters

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Sep 26, 2022, 04:01 PM

Sep 2022

Polling has shown 75% of the country doesn't want Biden to run again. Many say it's because of his age. Sanders, whether you like him or not, and I like both him and Biden, is even older than Biden, so that doesn't help us any.

I think AOC is very smart, but she's a polarizing figure. She would probably do the most good in the House or running for a Senate seat, but I don't think she has any chance of winning in the general.

I like the other five, though Newsom has dimmed considerably in my eyes after he announced plans to come to Texas ahead of the midterm, which will hurt Beto's campaign.

I would vote for Warren or Buttigieg, but would be happy with any of the five.

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The seven Democrats most likely to run for president -- if Biden bows out [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2022 OP

Biden won't quit. However: Vote Pete!!!! LakeArenal Sep 2022 #1

I like Pete, too! He's UNflappable! NewDayOranges Sep 2022 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author NewDayOranges Sep 2022 #23

Me three. Corgigal Sep 2022 #47

Left out Gov Inslee of Washington... Wounded Bear Sep 2022 #2

Yup. Native Sep 2022 #5

And JB Pritzker of IL Arazi Sep 2022 #12

I thought he would be a good candidate. He never caught fire. Patterson Sep 2022 #25

I don't think he wants it anymore. maxsolomon Sep 2022 #38

You may be right. Washingtonian here, and I could see him going for 4... Wounded Bear Sep 2022 #39

I'm glad Kamala is at the top she seems to get overlooked often. bullimiami Sep 2022 #3

I would certainly support Ms Harris... Wounded Bear Sep 2022 #6

No to Newsom as vp because they are both from CA, which means we loss a ton of ec votes karynnj Sep 2022 #10

It's also illegal... Wounded Bear Sep 2022 #42

That's easily corrected. fescuerescue Sep 2022 #45

Gavin!!!! rainy Sep 2022 #4

Me too! Gavin! Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #30

Strong list of candidates! BlueJac Sep 2022 #7

Much too premature for AOC. Harris, Newsom and Whitmer... brush Sep 2022 #8

I love me some Bernie Sanders MuseRider Sep 2022 #9

VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have my interest SYFROYH Sep 2022 #11

Biden's running gulliver Sep 2022 #13

+1 nt Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #17

Buttigieg or Whitmer would moonscape Sep 2022 #14

Sen. John Fetterman Freddie Sep 2022 #15

Based on four years experience at Lt Governor? brooklynite Sep 2022 #20

Yes exactly Freddie Sep 2022 #26

In 2024, I will vote on the Presidential ballots. Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #16

Sen. Whitehouse would make a great candidate. Kid Berwyn Sep 2022 #18

Definitely! moonscape Sep 2022 #28

I'm for Warren. lpbk2713 Sep 2022 #19

Just for fun, I'd like to throw Jamie Raskin into the mix Brother Buzz Sep 2022 #21

So brilliant. tavernier Sep 2022 #29

Those two make a great tag-team Brother Buzz Sep 2022 #35

Our first Jewish President! CTyankee Sep 2022 #37

My choices Mz Pip Sep 2022 #24

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2022 #31

Whitmer probably is the "safest." CTyankee Sep 2022 #27

Sherrod Brown as well, he has proven over and over he can win in a Red Midwest State (OH) Celerity Sep 2022 #32

I have had a huge crush on Brown for a while now! CTyankee Sep 2022 #36

The republicans aren't got to vote for her anyway fescuerescue Sep 2022 #46

Yes, and we are the party of excitement. I wonder if a second try for a woman will also attract more CTyankee Sep 2022 #62

Draft Katie Porter ZonkerHarris Sep 2022 #33

I just LOVE her! She was on fire on those hearings... CTyankee Sep 2022 #63

Where's Sheldon? Whitehouse for the White House! Captain Zero Sep 2022 #34

I believe Biden will run. hamsterjill Sep 2022 #40

Newsom and Whitmer are the most likely to succeed. maxsolomon Sep 2022 #41

Agree Johnny2X2X Sep 2022 #44

Agree. Elessar Zappa Sep 2022 #49

Yes, it really hurt Reagan. maxsolomon Sep 2022 #50

Ya but he was a Republican and therefore gets a pass. Elessar Zappa Sep 2022 #56

Yeah, I think everyone's discussing it as a backup plan for '24. maxsolomon Sep 2022 #57

I agree Kaleva Sep 2022 #54

an AOC vs Trump election fescuerescue Sep 2022 #43

Seriously??? RobinA Sep 2022 #48

I think she would beat MTG Polybius Sep 2022 #52

Big supporter of Bernie but I doubt he runs again at his age mvd Sep 2022 #51

Seriously. He's 81 now. maxsolomon Sep 2022 #58

True mvd Sep 2022 #59

If Biden doesn't run, I'll vote Newsom Polybius Sep 2022 #53

I would be incredibly proud to see Whitmer as our first female president! tritsofme Sep 2022 #55

Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear Wanderlust988 Sep 2022 #60

Bernie is 81. Renew Deal Sep 2022 #61

Uh, did anybody ASK any of these people if they would run? Novara Sep 2022 #64

Sanders and AOC are non-starters pinkstarburst Sep 2022 #65

here's my take on Newsom. WarGamer Sep 2022 #66