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karin_sj

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51. I like him, but...

Reply to Ferrets are Cool (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 12:58 AM

Jul 2018

I also like Eric Swalwell a lot and could definitely see him as a president too: maybe president and VP?

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Do you consider Rep. Schiff Presidential material? [View all] Ferrets are Cool Jul 2018 OP

Yes......definitely. CatMor Jul 2018 #1

Yes. GemDigger Jul 2018 #2

I like him. N/t Horse with no Name Jul 2018 #3

Without a doubt. drray23 Jul 2018 #4

Yes krawhitham Jul 2018 #5

YES!!! Nevermypresident Jul 2018 #6

Yes, I would vote him in a heartbeat. dewsgirl Jul 2018 #7

I'm very impressed with him. I haven't heard any hints that he's interested, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #8

I like him but hauckeye Jul 2018 #9

Presidential with IQ like Hillary, but like HRC, not much pizzazz. oasis Jul 2018 #10

Do we actually want a president with pizzazz? OR do we want someone who is more like shraby Jul 2018 #21

Think back a few years jmowreader Jul 2018 #25

I'd take Schiff without a 2nd thought. oasis Jul 2018 #28

I absolutely think he is presidential. smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #35

I volunteered for both Kerry and HRC during primary season oasis Jul 2018 #50

He would be a fine president. madaboutharry Jul 2018 #11

Yes! MelissaB Jul 2018 #12

ABSOLUTELY! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2018 #13

No. He's brilliant at what he does, but he doesn't inspire me Poiuyt Jul 2018 #14

Not Really Me. Jul 2018 #15

Yes onecaliberal Jul 2018 #16

Brilliant yes. Charisma no. Funtatlaguy Jul 2018 #17

I appreciate all the replies... Ferrets are Cool Jul 2018 #18

Attorney General peekaloo Jul 2018 #19

+1 BadgerMom Jul 2018 #48

I can imagine him as one Hell of an Attorney General Brother Buzz Jul 2018 #20

I hate to say this but I think too many people would reject him because he looks weird budkin Jul 2018 #22

The only good looking president in my lifetime was Obama. Squinch Jul 2018 #64

IMO, he would be an excellent president. cornball 24 Jul 2018 #23

Yes Luciferous Jul 2018 #24

yes lapfog_1 Jul 2018 #26

Nope. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #27

The other day, some folks said Eric Holder shouldn't run because he supposedly lacks charisma EffieBlack Jul 2018 #29

Unlike a lot of Americans, I go for the thoughtful cerebral type. Holder and Schiff both have that.. Hekate Jul 2018 #33

Holder and Schiff are at the top for me. When asked if he'd run, Holder said, "we'll see." I lit up. ancianita Jul 2018 #42

I hear you. Silver Gaia Jul 2018 #61

i find both of them appealing . i like policy wonk types JI7 Jul 2018 #44

Charisma is in the eye of the beholder and is often culturally biased EffieBlack Jul 2018 #66

I really like Eric Holder, but the Republicans have tainted his chances. LeftInTX Jul 2018 #59

He's a fine man; thorough, humble, sincere and honest... VOX Jul 2018 #30

I do. ooky Jul 2018 #31

He's been tireless coeur_de_lion Jul 2018 #32

No. shanny Jul 2018 #34

Absolutely. He is quiet compared to what we have now, but he is consistently level and sane. Frustratedlady Jul 2018 #36

I consider a ham sandwich with a D by it presidential material over any R. ffr Jul 2018 #37

Most definitely. My #1 pick. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #38

I think highly of him. But he's not really Presidential material, I think. Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #39

The idiot who is in office now broke ALL the molds of what we Ferrets are Cool Jul 2018 #68

No...he fits the traits. Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #69

Absolutely. His calm demeanor in the center of this storm is comforting. SusanaMontana41 Jul 2018 #40

Absolutely. ancianita Jul 2018 #41

Yes please! I love his demeanor and intelligence. Glimmer of Hope Jul 2018 #43

Yes radical noodle Jul 2018 #45

I've mulled this over myself.... Upthevibe Jul 2018 #46

Yes!!! Catch2.2 Jul 2018 #47

Ted Lieu was born in Taiwan, TexasTowelie Jul 2018 #60

The reich wingers have already vilified him and cast enough smoke... Hulk Jul 2018 #49

I like him, but... karin_sj Jul 2018 #51

He Is My Personal Fav, But He Is Jewish DoctorJoJo Jul 2018 #52

He's not a TV reality game show entertainer. moondust Jul 2018 #53

What with the shit-show going on in the WH now, I can imagine anybody in the WH. 33taw Jul 2018 #54

Definitely. arthritisR_US Jul 2018 #55

Too cerebral.... LeftInTX Jul 2018 #56

Winning 2018 is practical & must come first before any daydreams like that can be put into play. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2018 #57

Definitely! The Conductor Jul 2018 #58

Yes. He's a serious man. Just what we need at this point in history. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #62

nope..a 2 on the charisma scale.. Swallwell has more a 7 maybe SoCalDem Jul 2018 #63

I just had a flash imagining that smart, thoughtful man as president. Squinch Jul 2018 #65

I would prefer a cardboard cut-out of President Obama rather Ferrets are Cool Jul 2018 #67