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Martin Eden

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10. Way too soon. Haven't even had the midterms yet.

Reply to DFW (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 07:37 AM

13 hrs ago

Presidential campaigns are too long as it is. Speculation on candidates is the wrong focus.

Democrats first need to focus on what we have to do to save our Constitutional democracy, and on how we can best serve the American people. The wealth gap between the top 1% and bottom half is obscene, unjust, and unsustainable.

As these efforts progress, leaders will emerge through not just words but actions. Focusing on candidates at this early stage is a mistake. We project all our hopes on a person, rather than having a robust debate on the policies and message Democrats need to move our country forward and get voters on board.

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For President in 2028 (?) [View all] DFW 16 hrs ago OP

I have great admiration for both Mark Kelly and Gabby... hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #1

I knew Gabby for years before she was shot, have met with her twice afterwards DFW 13 hrs ago #12

That is reassuring and good to hear... hlthe2b 11 hrs ago #20

A few years ago at the "Marks and Johns dinner" DFW 11 hrs ago #21

Nice! and NICE GROUP! hlthe2b 11 hrs ago #22

It was definitely one hell of a nice group! DFW 8 hrs ago #23

Hah! That is GREAT! hlthe2b 8 hrs ago #24

I sure wouldn't rule him out. calimary 15 hrs ago #2

I like him, too. Very smart, level headed, and a hero. Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #3

I'd certainly enthusiastically vote for him and Gabby would make a great - and politically experienced - First Lady Rhiannon12866 15 hrs ago #4

Yeah... GiqueCee 14 hrs ago #5

"... out of the last three Irish presidents we've had, two of them were OK" TexLaProgressive 14 hrs ago #7

That's what I meant, too. GiqueCee 13 hrs ago #8

Well, in fact..... DFW 13 hrs ago #13

I voted for Joe Biden because I had a neighbor tavernier 14 hrs ago #6

He has some great attributes but I don't know much about his positions. I'm sure the leftists will say he's too moderate LymphocyteLover 13 hrs ago #9

Way too soon. Haven't even had the midterms yet. Martin Eden 13 hrs ago #10

I agree that it way too soon to start a presidential campaign. It is NOT too soon to start thinking about candidates DFW 12 hrs ago #15

Presidential campaigns are already underway, despite no declared candidates Martin Eden 12 hrs ago #17

" his direct style--using facts instead of empty bluster" KS Toronado 13 hrs ago #11

I don't think many CAN adopt his style DFW 12 hrs ago #14

Can Mark Kelly convince the billionaires... ultralite001 12 hrs ago #16

He is not obsessed about other people's money at the moment. DFW 12 hrs ago #18

I'd vote for him if he got the nomination but I'm not looking for a centrist, status quo guy. BlueTsunami2018 11 hrs ago #19