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AZJonnie

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

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 11:25 AM

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But unfortunately I'm not sure the country at large is mature enough to elect a gay man any more than they are enough so to elect an XX person as POTUS

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

Ay yay yay Prairie Gates Friday #1

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

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

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

The sad truth Lithos Friday #77

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

What about her? MineralMan Friday #4

kelly rampartd Friday #5

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

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

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

Oh, please. W_HAMILTON Friday #39

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

No sheshe2 Friday #79

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

My home state AltairIV Friday #68

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

You are very right. Big Blue Marble Friday #76

I seriously doubt they would do that. PoindexterOglethorpe Friday #84

As Michelle Obama said "this country isn't ready for a woman president". Ferryboat Friday #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 Friday #33

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

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

Governors tend to be elected President FalloutShelter Friday #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 Friday #12

You are right SocialDemocrat61 Friday #69

Celerity........... Upthevibe Friday #80

I think she needs to build her resume. GreenWave Friday #87

I would love it mvd Friday #13

mvd.......... Upthevibe Friday #81

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

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

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

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

JB is good on his feet duckworth969 Friday #72

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

AZJonnie......... Upthevibe Friday #82

Pritzker or Newsom for me JustAnotherGen Friday #90

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

awesomerwb1........... Upthevibe Friday #83

No Mz Pip Friday #16

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

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

Pete for President CurtEastPoint Friday #20

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

AZJonnie............. Upthevibe Friday #85

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

Who also has never won a statewide election MichMan Friday #89

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

nycbos......... Upthevibe Friday #86

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

The truth is Jilly_in_VA Friday #28

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

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

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

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

I do agree mvd Friday #40

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

Josh Shspiro OLDMDDEM Friday #37

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

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

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

My concern about Shapiro: Upthevibe Friday #88

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

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

Strident Critics Corktown Friday #63

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

Not yet. (She'll get there, but not this cycle.) aeromanKC Friday #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 Friday #46

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

No Greg_In_SF Friday #50

people need to come to terms Stacey Grove Friday #52

Secure the vote first Easterncedar Friday #53

Nope VanceFan Friday #54

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

Yes ._. Friday #57

Nope. gulliver Friday #58

She needs to be VP krawhitham Friday #59

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

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

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

Republicans cheat. Chemical Bill Friday #64

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

Not my choice. Happy Hoosier Friday #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 Friday #70

Let's help AOC beat Chuck duckworth969 Friday #71

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

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

Newsom yes JustAnotherGen Friday #91

She needs to run and win as Senator first JI7 Friday #75

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