The seven Democrats most likely to run for president -- if Biden bows out

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President Biden’s statement this week that it “remains to be seen” if he’ll run for reelection has prompted more Democratic chatter about whether they’ll have a different candidate for the White House in 2024.

If Biden doesn’t run again, a number of Democrats are expected to wade into the presidential waters. But even Vice President Harris isn’t seen as a definitive leading contender in such a situation, Democrats acknowledge privately.

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Here’s who is generating the most talk and the most confidence.

Kamala Harris
Pete Buttigieg
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Gov. Gavin Newsom
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-seven-democrats-most-likely-to-run-for-president-if-biden-bows-out/ar-AA12cGdz

[LakeArenal]

1. Biden won't quit. However: Vote Pete!!!!

[NewDayOranges]

22. I like Pete, too! He's UNflappable!

Cool as a 🥒... And not afraid to scrap with conservatives/republicans/fascists in their own environment!

I also like Newsom, AOC and Sen Warren but I would support and vote for any of those listed in the op!

[Corgigal]

47. Me three.

Imagine him and A.O.C?

No one would ever debate either of them.

[Wounded Bear]

2. Left out Gov Inslee of Washington...

I think he still has aspirations.

[Native]

5. Yup.

[Arazi]

12. And JB Pritzker of IL

[Patterson]

25. I thought he would be a good candidate. He never caught fire.

[maxsolomon]

38. I don't think he wants it anymore.

Jay's 71 and I think he loves being back in the PNW after so many terms in DC. He might even run for a 4th term; he'd have my vote. Stability, competence, and no drama.

Maybe he'd take a Sec of the Interior position, but it's really pretty out here.

[Wounded Bear]

39. You may be right. Washingtonian here, and I could see him going for 4...

He'd probably do a good job in the White House, but he may not want it.

[bullimiami]

3. I'm glad Kamala is at the top she seems to get overlooked often.

Harris/Newsom

[Wounded Bear]

6. I would certainly support Ms Harris...

but historically, VPs haven't done that well running for Pres.

She'd be a good one, of course.

[karynnj]

10. No to Newsom as vp because they are both from CA, which means we loss a ton of ec votes

[Wounded Bear]

42. It's also illegal...

Pres and VP have to be from different states.

[fescuerescue]

45. That's easily corrected.

It's why Dick Cheney changed states right before the Bush election.

[rainy]

4. Gavin!!!!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

30. Me too! Gavin!

[BlueJac]

7. Strong list of candidates!

Gavin or Pete.

[brush]

8. Much too premature for AOC. Harris, Newsom and Whitmer...

are my top picks...understand I mean that only if Joe doesn't run

[MuseRider]

9. I love me some Bernie Sanders

but I cannot even imagine him doing that.

Please Bernie, that would not be a good idea IMO. Use your platform for influence and give yourself a break.

[SYFROYH]

11. VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have my interest

And because we win or lose based on the rust belt, I think Whitmer might be best.

[gulliver]

13. Biden's running

I couldn't possibly care less about any lists being yammered about by Twitterati and "influencer" nobodies who self-appoint themselves to create buzz.

[Tetrachloride]

17. +1 nt

[moonscape]

14. Buttigieg or Whitmer would

be my picks from this list.

[Freddie]

15. Sen. John Fetterman

Hasn’t been a POTUS from Pennsylvania since 1856, and then he (Buchanan) was the second-worst president ever.

[brooklynite]

20. Based on four years experience at Lt Governor?

Perhaps we could wait to see how he performs as a Senator?

[Freddie]

26. Yes exactly

If not then, someday

[Tetrachloride]

16. In 2024, I will vote on the Presidential ballots.

I am not Trump and wishing for 2024.

[Kid Berwyn]

18. Sen. Whitehouse would make a great candidate.

Others mentioned above, too.

[moonscape]

28. Definitely!

[lpbk2713]

19. I'm for Warren.

But I'd like to see Prez Joe run again and get to carry out everything he had planned.

[Brother Buzz]

21. Just for fun, I'd like to throw Jamie Raskin into the mix

[tavernier]

29. So brilliant.

I like Whitehouse too.

[Brother Buzz]

35. Those two make a great tag-team

They think on their feet faster than the speed of light. Wicked cool!

I could entertain Whitehouse, too.

[CTyankee]

37. Our first Jewish President!

I love the sound of that!

[Mz Pip]

24. My choices

Sherrod Brown from Ohio. He was my first choice last time.

Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island.

Whitmer and Newsom in that list.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

31. +1

[CTyankee]

27. Whitmer probably is the "safest."

Midwest, governor with executive experience, not gay or openly gay.

I choke on that last phrase, but we all know how deeply rethugs hate gay people.

[Celerity]

32. Sherrod Brown as well, he has proven over and over he can win in a Red Midwest State (OH)

[CTyankee]

36. I have had a huge crush on Brown for a while now!

He could be a fine president and his wife would be a terrific first lady.

I do, however, want to see a woman president in my lifetime.

[fescuerescue]

46. The republicans aren't got to vote for her anyway

Elections are not won on flipping people over to the opposite party.

People almost never ever change parties.

Elections are won based on getting your own party excited enough to leave the house and vote.

[CTyankee]

62. Yes, and we are the party of excitement. I wonder if a second try for a woman will also attract more

women voters now, particularly since the Roe decision. Hillary had Bill's baggage, so to speak. I don't see that with Gretchen at all. She got to the position of Governor. The women's movement is on the move. I don't hear anything negative about our having a woman VP.

[ZonkerHarris]

33. Draft Katie Porter

[CTyankee]

63. I just LOVE her! She was on fire on those hearings...

[Captain Zero]

34. Where's Sheldon? Whitehouse for the White House!

Those yard signs write themselves.

[hamsterjill]

40. I believe Biden will run.

If he chooses not to run, I think Pete would be a great candidate.

[maxsolomon]

41. Newsom and Whitmer are the most likely to succeed.

Newsom has the most charisma. Sorry, it's true.

[Johnny2X2X]

44. Agree

A Newsome-Whitmer ticket would be a great one.

[Elessar Zappa]

49. Agree.

Although there’s a chance that being from California might hurt him.

[maxsolomon]

50. Yes, it really hurt Reagan.

Those damn Latte Liberals!

[Elessar Zappa]

56. Ya but he was a Republican and therefore gets a pass.

Seriously though, I do think Newsom has a chance of doing well but I’d rather Biden run again if he’s able. There’s an advantage in incumbency.

[maxsolomon]

57. Yeah, I think everyone's discussing it as a backup plan for '24.

At least I am.

Biden is doing a great job; it's selling that to America's vast population of shallow thinkers that's the issue.

[Kaleva]

54. I agree

[fescuerescue]

43. an AOC vs Trump election

would be one hella show.

Can you imagine how bad she would stromp him?

But I doubt either will get the nomination.

[RobinA]

48. Seriously???

She wouldn't have a prayer.

[Polybius]

52. I think she would beat MTG

Not Trump though.

[mvd]

51. Big supporter of Bernie but I doubt he runs again at his age

I would love AOC but Newsom and Harris would be more likely to get the nomination.

[maxsolomon]

58. Seriously. He's 81 now.

I want Bernie to live forever, but come on.

[mvd]

59. True

His time for President has passed, but he can still do great in the Senate.

[Polybius]

53. If Biden doesn't run, I'll vote Newsom

I really wanted him to run in 2020. When Andrew Cuomo was getting too much credit for Covid, Newsom was the one doing something about it for real.

[tritsofme]

55. I would be incredibly proud to see Whitmer as our first female president!

She is about to cruise to a landslide reelection in a swing state, and would instantly be a top tier candidate.

Definitely my early favorite.

[Wanderlust988]

60. Kentucky Governor, Andy Beshear

He shouldn't be overlooked.

[Renew Deal]

61. Bernie is 81.

[Novara]

64. Uh, did anybody ASK any of these people if they would run?

I hate this speculative shit. This is somebody's opinion of who is being talked about the most, which has no actual connection to them actually declaring they want to run.

Let's get through the midterms, please.

[pinkstarburst]

65. Sanders and AOC are non-starters

Polling has shown 75% of the country doesn't want Biden to run again. Many say it's because of his age. Sanders, whether you like him or not, and I like both him and Biden, is even older than Biden, so that doesn't help us any.

I think AOC is very smart, but she's a polarizing figure. She would probably do the most good in the House or running for a Senate seat, but I don't think she has any chance of winning in the general.

I like the other five, though Newsom has dimmed considerably in my eyes after he announced plans to come to Texas ahead of the midterm, which will hurt Beto's campaign.

I would vote for Warren or Buttigieg, but would be happy with any of the five.

[WarGamer]

66. here's my take on Newsom.

I think he's the perfect Governor for California and I'd vote for him ANOTHER 10 elections here...

I'd vote for him for POTUS in 2024 too...

But people don't understand the whole California stigma thing across the country.

There are MANY states where it's recommended that if you're moving there, take your California plates off ASAP because of the anti-California hostility.

California doesn't "play well" in the Rust Belt/Mid-West ranging into the South and Southeast.

I'm not so sure that Newsom would have WI, MI and PA in the bag...


Having said that... he'd be an OUTSTANDING POTUS.