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yellowcanine

(36,691 posts) Fri Nov 28, 2025, 10:26 AM Yesterday

Nor too early to talk about 2028. What about AOC for POTUS? [View all]

We need someone who is charismatic, articulate, and with impeccable progressive credentials. IMO she meets all three requirements. She will be 39 in 2028. Very young but that is a strength in today's environment, imo.

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Nor too early to talk about 2028. What about AOC for POTUS? [View all] yellowcanine Yesterday OP

Ay yay yay Prairie Gates Yesterday #1

I like her but if this country can't even accept someone like Clinton or Harris, travelingthrulife Yesterday #2

This nation won't elect a woman. Squaredeal Yesterday #17

Yes, and I don't think the third time will be the charm in the situation Walleye Yesterday #27

The sad truth Lithos 16 hrs ago #77

If you want a Republican in the White House in 2029 Bluestocking Yesterday #3

What about her? MineralMan Yesterday #4

kelly rampartd Yesterday #5

We cannot afford to not take a chance imo. Just like we did with Obama. yellowcanine Yesterday #9

"Dems overthink the electability issue, imo." stopdiggin Yesterday #26

I think most women would agree that Harris and Clinton were not safe choices.We know, we're used to disappointmennt. Walleye Yesterday #32

Oh, please. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #39

Could it be "the safe choice" is defined as the person karynnj Yesterday #43

No sheshe2 16 hrs ago #79

I think AOC would be a great senator. yardwork Yesterday #6

My home state AltairIV 21 hrs ago #68

Yes, it really is too early to talk about 2028. PoindexterOglethorpe Yesterday #7

You are very right. Big Blue Marble 16 hrs ago #76

I seriously doubt they would do that. PoindexterOglethorpe 16 hrs ago #84

As Michelle Obama said "this country isn't ready for a woman president". Ferryboat Yesterday #8

That's right, the female leaders in other countries are not in command of the largest military in the world. That's it Walleye Yesterday #33

I'm all in on AOC for POTUS -misanthroptimist Yesterday #10

There isn't an example in the last 125 years of someone from the House successfully running for president Buckeyeblue Yesterday #11

Governors tend to be elected President FalloutShelter 22 hrs ago #65

She should run for Senate in 2028. Schumer so needs to go, and if he insists on running again, AOC can defeat him. Celerity Yesterday #12

You are right SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #69

Celerity........... Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #80

I think she needs to build her resume. GreenWave 16 hrs ago #87

I would love it mvd Yesterday #13

mvd.......... Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #81

No. As Michelle Obama said the US isn't ready for a woman President Ritabert Yesterday #14

I love Kelly as my Senator and as a very honorable man, but he's not electable as POTUS AZJonnie Yesterday #21

You're right. I like Pritzker too. Ritabert Yesterday #25

Pritzker is my 1st choice, if he chooses to run SheltieLover Yesterday #34

JB is good on his feet duckworth969 18 hrs ago #72

Sadly, but for the violence, his wife might have been President karynnj Yesterday #35

AZJonnie......... Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #82

Pritzker or Newsom for me JustAnotherGen 14 hrs ago #90

If you want to lose another election, sure why not awesomerwb1 Yesterday #15

awesomerwb1........... Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #83

No Mz Pip Yesterday #16

It is too soon, but regardless, this country is clearly too deeply misogynistic Ocelot II Yesterday #18

A woman will not be the 2028 Dem nominee Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #19

Pete for President CurtEastPoint Yesterday #20

He would have a much better chance than AOC and I would absolutely LOVE to vote for Pete AZJonnie Yesterday #22

AZJonnie............. Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #85

If Pete runs, he has my vote pinkstarburst 23 hrs ago #49

Who also has never won a statewide election MichMan 15 hrs ago #89

She's the best candidate if we wanna lose all 50 states nycbos Yesterday #23

nycbos......... Upthevibe 16 hrs ago #86

What's the definition of insanity? dem4decades Yesterday #24

The truth is Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #28

well, there's a trial ballon .... gunned into rags and tatters within a matter of minutes ! - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Yesterday #29

No. This will result in President Vance Blumancru Yesterday #30

Newsom/Shapiro Is My Ticket, Also! The Latter Is My Governor.... ColoringFool Yesterday #48

We need someone who will win. And that means someone who dumbshit American voters RockRaven Yesterday #31

I do agree mvd Yesterday #40

This is a complete and utter horseshite suggestion. murielm99 Yesterday #36

Josh Shspiro OLDMDDEM Yesterday #37

My list of favorites: Shapiro, Goldman or Newsom. Paladin Yesterday #45

Dan Goldman? He has only served in the US House since 2023. Celerity 23 hrs ago #51

Goldman is smart, accomplished, and has a great media presence. Paladin 23 hrs ago #55

My concern about Shapiro: Upthevibe 15 hrs ago #88

she won't win the general election rollin74 Yesterday #38

Have been very impressed... BH liberal Yesterday #41

Strident Critics Corktown 22 hrs ago #63

Yes it is. We have the midterms to crush first, we should concentrate on that first. ms liberty Yesterday #42

Not yet. (She'll get there, but not this cycle.) aeromanKC Yesterday #44

Would love to see her elected. A lot can change by 2028, but don't see her doing well in most states. I'd vote for her. Silent Type Yesterday #46

Definition of "Insanity": Nominating A 3rd Woman For President...... ColoringFool Yesterday #47

No Greg_In_SF 23 hrs ago #50

people need to come to terms Stacey Grove 23 hrs ago #52

Secure the vote first Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #53

Nope VanceFan 23 hrs ago #54

How does she get to 270 electoral votes? fujiyamasan 23 hrs ago #56

Yes ._. 23 hrs ago #57

Nope. gulliver 23 hrs ago #58

She needs to be VP krawhitham 23 hrs ago #59

Kamala Harris was charismatic, articulate, had impeccable progressive credentials. betsuni 22 hrs ago #60

My current favorite is... Mike Nelson 22 hrs ago #61

We don't even know if she can win a statewide office yet. nt Blasphemer 22 hrs ago #62

Republicans cheat. Chemical Bill 22 hrs ago #64

AOC replaces Schumer as NY Senator in 2028. PufPuf23 22 hrs ago #66

Not my choice. Happy Hoosier 22 hrs ago #67

I like her, but seriously we HAVE to decisively win next time. Until we secure our democracy, I'd prefer that we avoid ecstatic 21 hrs ago #70

Let's help AOC beat Chuck duckworth969 18 hrs ago #71

I think AOC should run for Schumer's Senate seat in 2028 red dog 1 17 hrs ago #73

No. We've had two female candidates and they both lost. Initech 17 hrs ago #74

Newsom yes JustAnotherGen 14 hrs ago #91

She needs to run and win as Senator first JI7 17 hrs ago #75

Fine with me but the Politics as Usual brigade will flood the media with ""Too Liberal" fears. Ping Tung 16 hrs ago #78