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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Are Hopeful For A 2028 Run From Gavin Newsom [View all]
SoFlaBro
(3,416 posts)59. No, it is time to get the best of our best in front of the nation. Between 6-12 candidates w/4 years for voters to see.
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Trump's appointment of the Fox sycophant to be Secretary of Defense has a specific purpose.
Lonestarblue
Nov 2024
#28
I think he has a lot of the same weaknesses as Harris. I'd prefer someone like Whitmer, Shapiro, or Fetterman
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#8
I don't buy that for a second. Whitmer is just a better candidate, by leaps and bounds.
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#21
We rejected a white woman in '16 and a WOC in '24. Millions voted down ballot and left the top blank.
PortTack
Nov 2024
#54
Nah, I reject this line of thinking. Harris was a poor candidate in a tough cycle.
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#22
I have seen a lot of him since the election. From what I heard he seems to think
doc03
Nov 2024
#106
He easily survived the recall. Reports of his demise are greatly exaggerated.
onecaliberal
Nov 2024
#76
As a Californian, I'm grateful Newsom has been our Governor, but he's not the candidate for President following TSF
msfiddlestix
Nov 2024
#23
Right. Several days ago I read a data point that indicated 40% of Ca voters, voted for TSF
msfiddlestix
Nov 2024
#63
I have been there, it is beautiful state with friedly people but its politics are too liberal
doc03
Nov 2024
#36
That is a bullshit RW talking point. Shoplifting absolutely has consequences in CA.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#65
No, that's not what you were "just saying." Infuriating how much the right wing lies have infiltrated here.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#72
The GOP trashed Kamala Harris, who hadn't been involved in CA statewide politics in years,
valleyrogue
Nov 2024
#35
The only way to victory is through the rustbelt...this election clearly showed that.
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#43
At this time, I don't see how any Democratic candidate would do any differently than either Biden or Kamala.
Yavin4
Nov 2024
#48
The country has rejected 2 women.....sadly neither of those two can win...gotta pick someone who can
PortTack
Nov 2024
#56
No, it is time to get the best of our best in front of the nation. Between 6-12 candidates w/4 years for voters to see.
SoFlaBro
Nov 2024
#59
I'm sure Newsom, Shapiro, and Beshear will be running for the nomination, among others.
DavidDvorkin
Nov 2024
#71
If not possible after fascists outlaw elections then maybe president of the country Westcoastia
yaesu
Nov 2024
#77
Biden always said he was going to be a transition president, and picked Kamala as his VP for that reason.
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#96
I don't have to tell myself anything. It's on video. Where were you in 2020?!
SunSeeker
Nov 2024
#102
Californian here... I'm not sure he can sell it in the Rust belt. Or the Carolinas.
WarGamer
Nov 2024
#100
I will support our candidate in 4 years.But I will not even think about it for 2 years
Tribetime
Nov 2024
#103