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ret5hd

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10. i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates.

Sat May 9, 2026, 03:26 PM

May 9

titanium. steel.

be as tough as nails and strike like a wasp. speak truth…don’t mollycoddle.

be like that mom that can make you cry without even touching you when she catches you doing something, but then can hug you to let you know she cares.

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I know it's early BUT, do you have a suggestion for a Dem woman running for POTUS or VP? [View all] CTyankee May 9 OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy May 9 #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON May 9 #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee May 9 #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy May 9 #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue May 9 #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy Sunday #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair May 9 #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy Sunday #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 May 9 #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates May 9 #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee May 9 #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd May 9 #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee May 9 #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd May 9 #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee May 9 #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle Sunday #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek Sunday #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny May 9 #9

Trump might be dead or disabled by then. His sun is setting fast. Other issues will doom JD from the start. CTyankee May 9 #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat May 9 #16

But I think the electorate will be so angry, tired and sick of the repuke brand, it will be a long time before they are CTyankee May 9 #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny May 9 #25

I like Elissa Slotkin for Veep and, at this early stage in the game, maybe Mark Kelly for POTUS. I love the idea that Vinca May 9 #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie May 9 #23

Yep Alliepoo May 9 #40

Don't sell Senator Kelly short DemocracyForever Tuesday #49

I see that as a very realistic possibility DFW Tuesday #63

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA May 9 #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee May 9 #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz May 9 #27

Definitely Melanie Stansbury -NM rep womanofthehills Tuesday #61

I like MLG but we don't want to have to relive "Gropegate" Ritabert Tuesday #58

Misogyny is bigger than racism in America. I propose cabinet positions with real power to kick ass. usonian May 9 #18

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie May 9 #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo May 9 #41

We've managed to elect a black man to the presidency TBF Tuesday #54

Agree. One must go with their strategic strength, not just strength. usonian Tuesday #66

I know that this is far feched, but this gal seems to have grabbed my attention by her knowledge and what-not... SWBTATTReg May 9 #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm May 9 #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 May 9 #22

My two choices exactly DFW May 9 #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz May 9 #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan May 9 #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 May 9 #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 May 9 #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 May 9 #32

I don't care about gender or race. I just want the people most capable of positive change in the WH Tim S May 9 #30

You are being overly sensible DFW May 9 #34

Tammy D tavernier May 9 #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 May 9 #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ May 9 #37

Conveniently Overlooking Gender. ColoringFool Tuesday #51

Jill Stein hurt Hilary and Kamala DemocracyForever Tuesday #48

I like Manatee Sunday #42

I like her too, have met her several times, but.... DFW Tuesday #64

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo Sunday #43

Why? Because It Was So Successful In The Past? ColoringFool Tuesday #50

No one will like my suggestion bucolic_frolic Tuesday #52

My suggestion: Don't. Sogo Tuesday #53

I'll let it play out this summer and choose from there Torchlight Tuesday #55

Yes. maxsolomon Tuesday #56

Whatever punches they throw, punch back twice as hard. Doodley Tuesday #57

I like Tammy Duckworth and she's a fighter. Ritabert Tuesday #59

I HAVE a suggestion for EVERY Democratic candidate running for ANY office, from PRESIDENT down to Jack Valentino Tuesday #60

Sounds like Melanie Stansbury is your girl womanofthehills Tuesday #62

Never heard of her--- just talking about what I've read from polls--- Jack Valentino Tuesday #65

No suggestion that I'm pushing, but DFW Tuesday #67