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In reply to the discussion: Of these potential 2020 candidates, whom would you support and why? [View all]MineralMan
(146,288 posts)95. I will wait to see who rises to the top, and then support
the Democratic nominee, as always. I'm more interested in legislative elections, frankly.
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Of these potential 2020 candidates, whom would you support and why? [View all]
Chasstev365
Dec 2017
OP
Fair question. four years in Congress, 37 years old, great education and public service ....
marble falls
Dec 2017
#17
Considering who/what he would be replacing, a gorilla with an orange crayon would be more qualified!
FreeStateDemocrat
Dec 2017
#18
My choice. I have personally benefitted from her hard work. She is a fighter for the people.
Tikki
Dec 2017
#32
Gillibrand not so much, but if she got the nod at the Convention I would support her 100%.....
marble falls
Dec 2017
#10
I like Cory Booker, too. But if Gillibrand gets the nod, I'm voting for her....
marble falls
Dec 2017
#51
Most candidates are going to be hated by half of potential voters, but we cannot afford to...
marble falls
Dec 2017
#61
He knows when to keep his cards close. But he never seems to withhold information we need to hear...
marble falls
Jan 2018
#92
I admit, I wasn't crazy about Hillary. But when I took an unjaundiced look at her I found I believed
marble falls
Jan 2018
#96
Well that's the common saying in politics, don't debate or put your head out when you're ahead....
marble falls
Jan 2018
#98
You may be right. I just hope people don't get memory lapses, BUT if she gets the nod I WILL....
marble falls
Jan 2018
#162
I like Booker too, but I agree that we might need someone from the midwest or south to
smirkymonkey
Jan 2018
#144
How exactly would one do that, short of working constantly for Dems and the Dem party?
elleng
Dec 2017
#43
Definitely Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington. He is a great environmentalist who will
StevieM
Dec 2017
#19
ANYBODY who can freaking win!! At this point, I just want Trump and the 'Cons out of there.
kerry-is-my-prez
Dec 2017
#20
I agree. Inslee has great experience and a proven progressive record. TU..nt
Persondem
Jan 2018
#133
Least interestedin Kane and Coumo, but I really need to hear more from them as presidential
aikoaiko
Dec 2017
#33
Same here. Not only do I like his politics, but I think he has what it takes to win.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2018
#141
You may be right; but they have to nominate someone and Clinton, Sanders, and Biden won't win either
Chasstev365
Dec 2017
#69
Brown is up in the polls and I think if we work hard, he will be re-elected.
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#104
I know, he would have been great, but we should keep our eye on Caroline's son,
smirkymonkey
Jan 2018
#143
Gavin is probably California's next governor in 2019, I'd take him out of 2020.
Nailzberg
Jan 2018
#159
Sanders should not run...as we could face a 16 like situation. We need to move on.
Demsrule86
Jan 2018
#105
Lots of folks left out. Harris, Patrick and my favorite dark horse candidate, Buttigieg. nt
stevenleser
Jan 2018
#107
I dont dislike any of them, but Ive always liked Sherrod Brown a little more than others.
lkinwi
Jan 2018
#108
Cuomo Is A Real New Yorker Tough Guy Who Wouldnt Be Bullied By Trump Too!
Corey_Baker08
Jan 2018
#147
He has been extremely proactive lately - I'm in NY and there's something in the news everyday
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2018
#152
I agree and he has experience which we need to undo trashbags crap. He also knows everybody
Kirk Lover
Jan 2018
#161
If going by just the list, Elizabeth & Joe K are two names that stand out.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jan 2018
#151