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Ferryboat

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

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 10:44 AM

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AOC, Warren and a few others are more than capable. But will never get elected.
Many examples of female leaders in other countries to point to, but the mindset of the USA population is in the dark ages.

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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 21 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 21 hrs ago #79

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

My home state AltairIV Yesterday #68

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

You are very right. Big Blue Marble 21 hrs ago #76

I seriously doubt they would do that. PoindexterOglethorpe 21 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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #69

Celerity........... Upthevibe 21 hrs ago #80

I think she needs to build her resume. GreenWave 21 hrs ago #87

I would love it mvd Yesterday #13

mvd.......... Upthevibe 21 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 23 hrs ago #72

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

AZJonnie......... Upthevibe 21 hrs ago #82

Pritzker or Newsom for me JustAnotherGen 19 hrs ago #90

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

awesomerwb1........... Upthevibe 21 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 21 hrs ago #85

If Pete runs, he has my vote pinkstarburst Yesterday #49

Who also has never won a statewide election MichMan 20 hrs ago #89

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

nycbos......... Upthevibe 21 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 Yesterday #51

Goldman is smart, accomplished, and has a great media presence. Paladin Yesterday #55

My concern about Shapiro: Upthevibe 20 hrs ago #88

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

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

Strident Critics Corktown Yesterday #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 Yesterday #50

people need to come to terms Stacey Grove Yesterday #52

Secure the vote first Easterncedar Yesterday #53

Nope VanceFan Yesterday #54

How does she get to 270 electoral votes? fujiyamasan Yesterday #56

Yes ._. Yesterday #57

Nope. gulliver Yesterday #58

She needs to be VP krawhitham Yesterday #59

Kamala Harris was charismatic, articulate, had impeccable progressive credentials. betsuni Yesterday #60

My current favorite is... Mike Nelson Yesterday #61

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

Republicans cheat. Chemical Bill Yesterday #64

AOC replaces Schumer as NY Senator in 2028. PufPuf23 Yesterday #66

Not my choice. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #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 Yesterday #70

Let's help AOC beat Chuck duckworth969 23 hrs ago #71

I think AOC should run for Schumer's Senate seat in 2028 red dog 1 22 hrs ago #73

No. We've had two female candidates and they both lost. Initech 22 hrs ago #74

Newsom yes JustAnotherGen 19 hrs ago #91

She needs to run and win as Senator first JI7 22 hrs ago #75

Fine with me but the Politics as Usual brigade will flood the media with ""Too Liberal" fears. Ping Tung 21 hrs ago #78