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W_HAMILTON

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11. I was heartened to hear them talk about Franken...

Thu Dec 28, 2017, 08:21 AM

Dec 2017

...and surprised none of them brought up his resignation from the Senate. I think he would definitely be my #1 choice were he to run.

As a side note, I liked Harris initially, but I've since soured on her. Not only because of her calling for Franken's *EDIT* resignation, but because she is noticeably absent on the national stage. I think I've seen *one* interview that she's done. I get the feeling that she doesn't do many interviews because she doesn't want them to come back to haunt her if she does run for president. I understand the sentiment, but I think that's playing it too careful, especially during times like these. I want someone that is out there fighting.

I also didn't know much about Eric Garcetti until this "draft," but I looked him up and my first impressions are favorable.

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538: Our Way-Too-Early 2020 Democratic Primary Draft [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 OP

I could definitely live with a Biden/Harris ticket dlwickham Dec 2017 #1

I know it's waaaay early, but I could see Biden / Harris Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #4

Uncle Teddy Bear, and we all know the veep's role Hortensis Dec 2017 #23

Klobuchar really doesn't do anything for me dlwickham Dec 2017 #34

I had this discussion with another DUer Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #36

how much would she help with the upper midwest though dlwickham Dec 2017 #38

How much appeal will Harris have outside California/the West Coast? Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #45

I think she would really transcend the usual geographical questions dlwickham Dec 2017 #46

Interesting read. W_HAMILTON Dec 2017 #2

I think the argument goes that people would see him as another Obama Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #5

That could be very good after the orange shit stain. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #20

unless Booker gets married between now and then, the gay rumors will hurt him dlwickham Dec 2017 #39

Don't care what others say - right now my picks are Warner/Klobuchar elfin Dec 2017 #3

I like Warner dlwickham Dec 2017 #40

I want a pro-peace candidate. David__77 Dec 2017 #6

The problem with that you have to get people to buy into facts and numbers Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #9

I don't consider opioid addiction a bigger threat than the M.E. or terrorism. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #16

The number of dead as a direct consequence implies otherwise... LanternWaste Dec 2017 #22

Are you serious? Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #15

The political incompetence it takes to want the Dem nominee to propose big tax increases is stevenleser Dec 2017 #27

You can say that again. Rule #1: Never say you're going to raise taxes... Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #32

Yes, Im serious. David__77 Dec 2017 #28

Franken is the only one that gets me excited, in that list. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #7

I love Al, but I hope he goes back to being a media figure Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #8

Boy, are YOU living in a different decade. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #13

It's not like Stewart is gone, and Franken needs work Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #24

Stewart has moved on from political satire. He's producing some movies or something. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #33

Colbert and Kimmel are hardly Millenials Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #35

I didn't say THEY were. I said they are the new generation's holders of political humor... Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #37

I was heartened to hear them talk about Franken... W_HAMILTON Dec 2017 #11

I think you mean she called for Franken's ouster. Not for his support. ?? nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #14

Oops, yes, you are right! W_HAMILTON Dec 2017 #17

Yes, I was disappointed that she put her name on the list. I won't vote for her. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #18

They didn't bring it up because this article is from 3 months ago oberliner Dec 2017 #47

I'm hoping for a progressive like Sanders, but will settle for the one.. mvd Dec 2017 #10

Agree 100% about getting Democrats in power. Hortensis Dec 2017 #25

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2017 #12

A Gillibrand/Franken ticket? Or Franken/Gillibrand? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2017 #30

IMO, whoever supports UBI will be the winning candidate. CK_John Dec 2017 #19

No they won't. It is a losing issue at the moment. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #21

Of course Michelle Obama is the only one that could pull it off. CK_John Dec 2017 #42

I don't think anyone could pull it off...country is not ready. But I love Michelle! Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #43

Bleh, little creativity ... mostly establishment candidates with little appeal outside of Persondem Dec 2017 #26

Harris/Waters, or Waters/Harris. Orsino Dec 2017 #29

Not liking Harris at the top of the ticket Amishman Dec 2017 #44

Steyer/Inslee. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #31

So nobody noticed this was first published back in September and isn't new? n/t BlueStater Dec 2017 #41

The Franken talk is a dead giveaway oberliner Dec 2017 #48