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bathroommonkey76

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158. Gillibrand wont get over 2% in the Dem primaries
Thu Jan 4, 2018, 01:54 AM
Jan 2018

I dont think we have to worry about her this go around. lol

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
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