2016 Democratic straw poll

[wyldwolf]

Although I'm certain President Obama will win this year, campaign 2016 unofficially begins Wednesday, November 7 - just nine months from now. Here are a few of the names being tossed around, courtesy of the NY Times. Who is your horse in the race - and why? (Feel free to add your own.)

(admins - sure would like to see the polls feature programmed. )

1. Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland
2. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York
3. Sec. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
4. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia
5. Vice President Joe Biden
6. Future Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren
7. Gov. Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts
8. Former Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia
9. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

None of these have made any official overtures and the nominee is likely to be someone not even on the radar now. My sentimental favorite is Hillary Clinton (who has stated she will pass.) My realistic favorite is Gov. Cuomo though I'd love to see debates with any combination of these because of the combined brain power and experience.

[Firebrand Gary]

1. I would have liked to see more women on that list. Kay Hagan and Christine Gregoire.

[annabanana]

2. Not a huge Cuomo fan. . . He ain't his Dad.

I'd LOVE to see Warren or Patrick make a go of it.

[brooklynite]

3. None of the above...going with Brian Schweitzer

[wyldwolf]

4. I'd be fine with that choice.

[Rosco T.]

17. +100 for Schweitzer (n/m)

[Drunken Irishman]

21. Schweitzer would be a fun candidate.

[MannyGoldstein]

5. Liz Warren

Americans are realizing again why we need FDR Democrats to build and preserve a functional Middle Class.

[Douglas Carpenter]

6. let's see how things work out with (hopefully) Sen. Warren

Clearly her message is something that is resonating. I cannot imagine any candidate igniting and unifying the Party on the national level at this time and for the foreseeable future who does not have a message of economic populism. I think the paradigm shift in public consciousness regarding income disparity has created a new litmus test and a new minimal requirement. But it is a little too early to know how Sen. Warren will be seen by 2016. There also may very well be someone out there who is not currently on the national radar who will be inspiring enthusiasm before 2016 rolls around.

[Joe the Revelator]

7. 4 Warner

Im a huge fan. Worked on his Gubanatorial campaign. Great guy, don't let the moderate label scare you, he gets shit done.

[wyldwolf]

8. I've always like Warner...

...but I could see him being spun as our Romney. Thoughts?

[Joe the Revelator]

9. That's my worry as well, but the man is a hell of a campaigner

And has a real record of proven results from VA. He really rescued the state from collapse put in motion by Jim Gilmore. Not to mention Warner fixed it in less than 4 years.

He pulls plenty of conservative voters because he knows how to talk to them, for being a very rich man, he doesn't come off as elitist. The OWS bunch will probably hate him from the word go.

[Drunken Irishman]

19. Warner wouldn't have the charisma to overcome his moderate stances...

Unlike the guy in your avatar, who had so much charisma, he could easily talk anyone into supporting his cause.

Warner is a good guy from a swing state, but he would fair poorly in the primary because I don't see anyone willing to go to the mat for him - like they would an Obama or Clinton.

He reminds me of a 2012 version of '88's Al Gore. And that's not a knock, just reality. Too conservative and too boring (did you hear his keynote speech at the '08 convention?) to shake things up.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

10. Is Dean out of the running?

How about "anybody but Rahm"?

[wyldwolf]

12. No one is really out of the running

[nevergiveup]

11. I would like to see Sherrod Brown mentioned.

He is very progressive and has good approval numbers in Ohio. I think he is potentially a great candidate.

[wyldwolf]

13. he could help deliver that swing state

[center rising]

14. Hillary in a heartbeat

But she ain't running

[Beacool]

15. Hillary, of course.

Keeping my fingers and toes crossed hoping that she changes her mind.

[Obamacare]

16. Hillary is out and it would never happen anyway

I'll go with Tim Kaine or Deval Patrick!!

[Drunken Irishman]

18. I'd go with Martin O'Malley from that list.

[Ruby the Liberal]

20. Elizabeth Warren

1. Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland - Don't know much about him
2. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York - Meh
3. Sec. of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - She won't run
4. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia - Meh
5. Vice President Joe Biden - Doubtful he would be interested.
6. Future Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren - YES
7. Gov. Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts - I could do this
8. Former Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia - Meh
9. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel - No way in flaming hades. I would take Cynthia McKinney/Green over this unmitigated asshole.


Edit - and if you are including Mayors, allow me to add Cory Booker.

[hay rick]

22. Elizabeth Warren -yes.

Cuomo and Emanuel- no.

[musicblind]

23. Hillary for me please.

I think she will be an excellent candidate in 2016 and will give us another 8 years in the White House after Obama's 8.

[Tx4obama]

26. in 2016 Hillary will be 70 years old - plus she wants to retire to private life.

She has already said she wants to retire and do private work globally on Women's Rights issues.

[Beacool]

30. She will be 69 and younger than Reagan when he got elected.

I'm far from being the only one who hopes that she changes her mind.

Forgot to add, for all of you who keep mentioning Elizabeth Warren, she's only 2 years younger than Hillary.

[Major Hogwash]

31. Wow, I didn't know Hillary will become a SENIOR CITIZEN this year!!!!

Too old for rock n' roll, and way too old in another 4 years.

[Beacool]

33. No, she isn't.

Age is the one thing that no one is mentioning about Gingrich (68) and Ron Paul (70s). Why should it be an issue for Hillary? Besides, women tend to live longer than men and her mother passed away last year at 92 (and her mind was still sharp).

My 94 year old neighbor is in great shape. She has a memory like a steel trap, she lives by herself and still volunteers at our church lunch program for the homeless on a daily basis.

It's not age, but physical and mental ability.

[Tx4obama]

35. I mentioned Gingrich and Paul's age on DU in January and the ages of our last three presidents

Here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512955

Age is a factor
just look at Reagan his onset of Alzheimer's Disease started while in office.

[Armin-A]

24. Warren

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tx4obama]

25. 2016: Grayson/Gillibrand (OR) Grayson/Franken n/t

[book_worm]

27. Sure wish we could get thru one election before thinking about the next

that's the problem with the national media too. As soon as Obama wins they will begin writing about the 2016 election. We will also have an important 2014 election in between.

[Tippy]

28. My choice is Elizaebth Warrren

[FSogol]

29. O'Malley. (Let's win this election first, though)

[shireen]

34. +1 nt

[tfrey1225]

32. Hard to tell

Way to early to tell. At first blush I'd say Warren.

[mikekohr]

36. Brian Schweitzer and Elizabeth Warren or vis-a-versa

what a kick ass hoot that ticket would be.