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padfun

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Fri Jul 21, 2017, 08:09 PM Jul 2017

Early picks for Dem nomination 2020 [View all]

After watching politics closely this year, more so than ever since I deem a real thread is about, I think I determined my front runners for the 2020 Democratic Nomination. I know it is really early to be making these kinds of guesses since so much can happen over the next three years but here is who I want running. I will keep this in my journal and revisit it in late 2019.

1. Kamala Harris - Yes I am biased since I am in California and have watched her for years now. She will be attacked heavily from the right as they (will) see her to be as big a threat as Hillary. She should at least get her name out there for others to learn about this great woman so that if she doesn't make it, then she will be known for 2024.

2 - Al Franken - I have him pretty much tied with Kamala but I chose her because I think she is the future. Al is a very smart person who has balls and would do great things for this country. I am not sure how he plays with the no party crowd but I think they could go along with him.

3 - Adam Schiff - I really like this guy but I think he would be better for 2024 or 2028. If he continues as well as he has been lately, then maybe 2020 is his time.

4. - Michelle Obama - I doubt she will run but if she does, I would move her to the top of this list in a heartbeat.

Honor roll mentions:
-Cory Booker - He has been rising in my opinion but not quite there yet.
-Gavin Newsom - I like him and voted for him, but it might not quite be his time yet.
-Kirsten Gillibrand - The woman is tenacious and on the right path. She has a future.

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Hearing Howard Schultz is planning to run Thrill Jul 2017 #1
Jay Inslee! Chasstev365 Jul 2017 #2
I only know him recently padfun Jul 2017 #4
Inslee is my pick as well. StevieM Jul 2017 #6
+1 leftstreet Jul 2017 #11
As much as it pains me to say this crazycatlady Jul 2017 #3
I believe the country was ready padfun Jul 2017 #7
My mom doesn't see it happening in her lifetime crazycatlady Jul 2017 #9
Not if she's running aginst the FSB (formerKGB) again Warpy Jul 2017 #30
Joseph Kennedy III world wide wally Jul 2017 #5
VP! Chasstev365 Jul 2017 #8
Meh Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #18
Is JKIII a cannabis prohibitionists?? Alice11111 Jul 2017 #26
Given the way the voters of Mass. feel about it, maybe he will evolve soon. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #38
No more dynasty candidates, period. Warpy Jul 2017 #31
I agree. I don't swoon over the last name and the good hair. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #39
Worry about 2017 and 2018 races right now at all levels of govt. Don't waste time on 2020 now. LBM20 Jul 2017 #10
Some people can actually walk and chew gum simultaneously Stinky The Clown Jul 2017 #12
Amy Klobuhar Stinky The Clown Jul 2017 #13
Kamila Harris Wiseman32218 Jul 2017 #14
Remember Al Franklin reason Jeff sessions recused himself which led to Mueller investigan MiddleClass Jul 2017 #15
Pete Buttigieg! nt stevenleser Jul 2017 #16
I love Al Franken, but I think his SNL history would doom him MiniMe Jul 2017 #17
Not to mention, a history of dropping acid at Dead shows. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #20
Yeah, me too! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2017 #24
I have a crazy video of him at a Dead show from the late 70s early 80s bathroommonkey76 Jul 2017 #32
To Al's credit, he's been pretty up front about all that stuff. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #37
You're kidding right? Trump? XRubicon Jul 2017 #23
Our current POTUS has done much worse things than Al Franken crazycatlady Jul 2017 #41
I like Harris, Newsom, Inslee. Franken - love the guy - doesnt want to do it. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #19
Are you saying Al doesn't want to run? Alice11111 Jul 2017 #29
I believe he has made statements to that effect-- Doesn't want to put his family through that, etc Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #36
I didn't know that. It is a meat grinder & he does have a Alice11111 Jul 2017 #40
His latest book is a great read. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #42
Sounds like he's going for it. I have to read it. Alice11111 Jul 2017 #43
Hillary Clinton for President 2020 Foamfollower Jul 2017 #21
Love her, wish she were Prez, but can't risk losing Alice11111 Jul 2017 #27
I support her for nominee until she says she's out. Foamfollower Jul 2017 #35
Franken could win. XRubicon Jul 2017 #22
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Franken, but we can only pull 1 Dem Senator. No blue Govs Alice11111 Jul 2017 #28
I like these people get the red out Jul 2017 #33
I like Kamala Harris. She can give as good as she takes and she's really smart. Vinca Jul 2017 #34
Gillibrand has already taken herself out of the race. Jim Lane Jul 2017 #44
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