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sabbat hunter

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135. Sanders

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 02:26 PM

Jan 2018

is a well known politician.
Those three are not. Teachout barely was a blip on the radar in the two elections she ran in.

The other two have held state representative offices for a short time (with Turner getting crunched in the one statewide election she ran in). in the one election Turner ran and won, she was unopposed.
Flores lost elections for Lt. gov, and for congress (in the primary).
What do any of those three have that show that they can win on a national level?

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Of these potential 2020 candidates, whom would you support and why? [View all] Chasstev365 Dec 2017 OP

I like Joe Kennedy III. redstatebluegirl Dec 2017 #1

Joe Kennedy's good. marble falls Dec 2017 #11

Love him but is he ready? kerry-is-my-prez Dec 2017 #16

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

True, but if we look at who can beat the lying, cheating Repubs, Alice11111 Dec 2017 #47

I've thought about that one Clarity2 Jan 2018 #124

If Trump can be elected to the office of president, ANYBODY can. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #140

None of the above quickesst Dec 2017 #2

I support every Democrat running for office in November 2018 dalton99a Dec 2017 #3

Personally, I'm hoping to see Kamala Harris make a run... ADX Dec 2017 #4

She really pisses off this administration. NightWatcher Dec 2017 #24

Yes. Kamala Harris/Elizabeth Warren in either order RestoreAmerica2020 Dec 2017 #37

Cuomo/Harris would be nice. IluvPitties Dec 2017 #40

My choice. I have personally benefitted from her hard work. She is a fighter for the people. Tikki Dec 2017 #32

Shes my choice at this point. TDale313 Dec 2017 #77

Still in favor of Warner. elfin Dec 2017 #5

I sure hope True Dough Dec 2017 #6

I don't know much about Kennedy crazycatlady Dec 2017 #7

Unfortunately I don't believe any of these COLGATE4 Dec 2017 #8

Probably right!! I think Kennedy comes the closest w Booker. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #54

O'Malley DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #9

Yes. He or Kaine get my vote. I know very little about Kennedy. MoonRiver Dec 2017 #50

Martin O'Malley 2020 "Honesty Returns to Our Democracy" eringer Dec 2017 #72

They feared him with good reason DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #73

Then we must call them out. Martin was my first choice dembotoz Jan 2018 #118

Gillibrand not so much, but if she got the nod at the Convention I would support her 100%..... marble falls Dec 2017 #10

Not Gillibrand. She threw Hillary, Bill and Franken Alice11111 Dec 2017 #48

I like Cory Booker, too. But if Gillibrand gets the nod, I'm voting for her.... marble falls Dec 2017 #51

I will work to keep her from getting the Dem nom, but gag&vote Alice11111 Dec 2017 #58

Most candidates are going to be hated by half of potential voters, but we cannot afford to... marble falls Dec 2017 #61

I adore Adam S, and he had the courage to speak out early, Alice11111 Jan 2018 #91

He knows when to keep his cards close. But he never seems to withhold information we need to hear... marble falls Jan 2018 #92

Agree completely. He is great. So was Hillary. He has integrity. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #93

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

Agree. She held back. A lot of it was her camp and the DNC. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #97

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

It wasn't just an election. It changed the world. Agree. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #99

Gillibrand wont get over 2% in the Dem primaries bathroommonkey76 Jan 2018 #158

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

Kennedy and Warren rainy Dec 2017 #12

Love both, but I don't think Warren is electable, sadly. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #49

I agree about Warren's electablity, also they are from the same state. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #137

We do need some geographic diversity. I love Booker Alice11111 Jan 2018 #142

I like Booker too, but I agree that we might need someone from the midwest or south to smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #144

South, Elijah Cummings, who I respect. As VP? Not electable, Alice11111 Jan 2018 #146

Kennedy and Booker Alice11111 Jan 2018 #94

Would love that! rainy Jan 2018 #100

I will concentrate on 2018. murielm99 Dec 2017 #13

and also intentionally left out Martin O'Malley? elleng Dec 2017 #14

Good call! Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #25

O'Malley needs to show more intensity... IluvPitties Dec 2017 #41

How exactly would one do that, short of working constantly for Dems and the Dem party? elleng Dec 2017 #43

Agree completely. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #59

... Clarity2 Dec 2017 #15

I agree pandr32 Dec 2017 #29

Good analysis. I agree with everything. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #110

Definitely Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington. He is a great environmentalist who will StevieM Dec 2017 #19

I don't know anything about Inslee, that's good to know Raine Jan 2018 #154

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

McAuliffe, Klobuchar spooky3 Dec 2017 #21

Totally! We need to think WIN. This is not about who we like the Alice11111 Jan 2018 #116

All of them... Blue1963 Dec 2017 #22

I would have to see what they propose to run on policy wise mythology Dec 2017 #23

Joe Kennedy TEB Dec 2017 #26

Brown/Warren lisa58 Dec 2017 #27

NO NO NO on Cuomo: He's a liar and a traitor. Dino, all the way. lindysalsagal Dec 2017 #28

If Cuomo wins the nomination than we vote for him. Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #103

I understand, but he's not going to get independents, either. lindysalsagal Jan 2018 #109

Inslee has impressed me the most quartz007 Dec 2017 #30

I agree. Jay Inslee would make a good president or vice-president. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #56

I agree. Inslee has great experience and a proven progressive record. TU..nt Persondem Jan 2018 #133

Sherrod Brown, and Joe Kennedy III, perhaps Inslee northoftheborder Dec 2017 #31

Least interestedin Kane and Coumo, but I really need to hear more from them as presidential aikoaiko Dec 2017 #33

Dont even think Clarity2 Dec 2017 #35

He just doesn't add much, as we have seen. Good person, Alice11111 Dec 2017 #45

Yep Clarity2 Jan 2018 #123

I wasn't for him being the VP candidate, though I respect him. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #125

Anyone with a D behind her or his name. Lifelong Protester Dec 2017 #34

None of the above. democratisphere Dec 2017 #36

Agreed. He's been impressive. I also like Harris and Kennedy. brush Dec 2017 #83

Amy Klobuchar debated with Sanders. democratisphere Jan 2018 #87

She was very knowlegeable and likeable. I'd add her to the list. brush Jan 2018 #89

Not Gillenbrand. IluvPitties Dec 2017 #38

Definitely.Traitor to several Dems.Self serving. ABG Alice11111 Jan 2018 #111

Rep Joe Kennedy III GeorgeGist Dec 2017 #39

However, being a Kennedy Bettie Jan 2018 #149

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Dec 2017 #42

Lighten up Francis! It's just a discussion! Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #44

I like Adam Schiff. ananda Dec 2017 #46

John Hickenlooper. djg21 Dec 2017 #52

Too much a DINO. DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #80

Rep Joe Kennedy III underthematrix Dec 2017 #53

Sherrod Brown is pretty much the Ohio Democratic Party irisblue Dec 2017 #55

I'll support ANY Democrat but my preference would be Joe Kennedy. mikehiggins Dec 2017 #57

Same here. Not only do I like his politics, but I think he has what it takes to win. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #141

If Brown wins re-election this year as a proud liberal in Ohio... GulfCoast66 Dec 2017 #60

Nobody on that list would be nationally competitive Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #62

Really? Why not? Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #63

Because... Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #67

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

How I miss John John! quartz007 Dec 2017 #64

I know, he would have been great, but we should keep our eye on Caroline's son, smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #143

so who do you like sabbat hunter Jan 2018 #129

I dunno, did Daschle ever get around to paying his back taxes? Sen. Walter Sobchak Jan 2018 #150

Any obnoxiousdrunk Dec 2017 #65

I will support whoever it is of course, with my vote Meowmee Dec 2017 #66

I like an Inslee/Kennedy ticket KewlKat Dec 2017 #68

That would be my pick too or Schiff/Kennedy Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #70

My preferred candidates Retrograde Dec 2017 #71

A governor would be good Roland99 Dec 2017 #74

Could live with any of them other than Cuomo Ken Burch Dec 2017 #75

What about Kamala Harris? n/t lordsummerisle Dec 2017 #76

Not too excited after she marched to take out Franken, Alice11111 Jan 2018 #112

Don't think Kane has what it takes. Warren I'd rather see in the Senate. applegrove Dec 2017 #78

Gavin is probably California's next governor in 2019, I'd take him out of 2020. Nailzberg Jan 2018 #159

Adam Schiff and for VP kacekwl Dec 2017 #79

Not Cuomo. Not Gilibrand (NY-er here). robbedvoter Dec 2017 #81

Never Gillibrand. I just hope she is primaried by Al or Hillary. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #114

Joe Kennedy III demosincebirth Dec 2017 #82

He is the best, right now. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #113

He stands for what the democratic party is all about demosincebirth Jan 2018 #155

As Howard Dean says, the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party Alice11111 Jan 2018 #156

I don't know about Dean. I'm an old time demosincebirth Jan 2018 #160

Well, I will second that...vote, work, raise money, all Dems. Alice11111 Jan 2018 #163

I wouldn't count out Sanders yet, but if I had to choose among that list.. mvd Dec 2017 #84

Sanders should not run...as we could face a 16 like situation. We need to move on. Demsrule86 Jan 2018 #105

Sherrod Brown and Amy Klobuchar mchill Dec 2017 #85

Brown joined in too. I think Im going to wait a year or so before deciding. Hoyt Jan 2018 #86

That's right - they all did, save for a few mchill Jan 2018 #88

Harris-Murphy Garrett78 Jan 2018 #90

I will wait to see who rises to the top, and then support MineralMan Jan 2018 #95

Of that group ClarendonDem Jan 2018 #101

What about Deval Patrick? dem4decades Jan 2018 #102

Of those? LWolf Jan 2018 #106

none of those three sabbat hunter Jan 2018 #131

Establishment wisdom... LWolf Jan 2018 #132

Sanders sabbat hunter Jan 2018 #135

They've got these things LWolf Jan 2018 #145

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

He has the Midwest thing going for him, and he doesn't Alice11111 Jan 2018 #115

No one promoting Ted Lieu? mobydog Jan 2018 #117

Good choice and welcome to DU! marble falls Jan 2018 #120

Works for me, but there could be a down side.... Brother Buzz Jan 2018 #121

I love Ted Lieu, but I don't think he can run. smirkymonkey Jan 2018 #139

Jay Inslee montanacowboy Jan 2018 #119

Governor Andrew Cuomo Corey_Baker08 Jan 2018 #122

cuomo also wants sabbat hunter Jan 2018 #136

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

Warren! Marty Marzipan Jan 2018 #126

Ted Lieu for VP. mainer Jan 2018 #127

You can leave out whoever you want, but I'm for Biden louis c Jan 2018 #128

I agree and he has experience which we need to undo trashbags crap. He also knows everybody Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #161

That's a mighty pale selection for "forward." Orsino Jan 2018 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Jan 2018 #134

remember all sabbat hunter Jan 2018 #138

While Its Not Likely John Kerry Is My Dream Candidate Corey_Baker08 Jan 2018 #148

If going by just the list, Elizabeth & Joe K are two names that stand out. InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #151

Joe Kennedy III ... Inslee Raine Jan 2018 #153

Joe Kennedy bathroommonkey76 Jan 2018 #157