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TexasBushwhacker

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18. Carter won it the first time too

Sat Dec 15, 2018, 03:20 PM

Dec 2018

That's what a swing state is. Ohio hasn't been a sure thing for either side for pretty much ever, at least the last 100 years; 25 elections, 15 Republican wins and 10 Democrats.

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How about this ticket; Beto/ Sherrod Brown, Biden as Secretary of State. [View all] shockey80 Dec 2018 OP

How about greymattermom Dec 2018 #1

Beto Guppy Dec 2018 #3

Yeah, no. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #35

I think a lot of people Guppy Dec 2018 #40

Wow EffieBlack Dec 2018 #46

I am gobsmacked, but yet not obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #50

Wow x 2 brer cat Dec 2018 #85

After 200 years with only white males in the mix I think we'll be fine. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #88

"Old folk"? "California is a drag"? "Doesn't excite anyone"? "Wrong time to be AA and male"? George II Dec 2018 #94

wrong obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #49

A white male won't have won the popular vote in 16 years by 2020. NYC Liberal Dec 2018 #56

I like both combos TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #4

Ohio is a "swing state"? Jersey Devil Dec 2018 #14

Carter won it the first time too TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #18

Obama twice and Clinton twice oberliner Dec 2018 #60

I'm not sure UncleTomsEvilBrother Dec 2018 #2

Really? Guppy Dec 2018 #6

We don't run a national campaign based on trying to win Texas. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #8

Texas is a bellwhether Guppy Dec 2018 #23

So Obama was just a fluke? Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #102

Let me state this in no uncertain terms... UncleTomsEvilBrother Dec 2018 #11

Black woman are voting this time Guppy Dec 2018 #24

O'Rourke should run for Senate again in 2020 pecosbob Dec 2018 #5

He would lose again Guppy Dec 2018 #15

Why how inclusive of you. WhiteTara Dec 2018 #7

White men, at that. charlyvi Dec 2018 #9

Give me a break. shockey80 Dec 2018 #10

You do know that... UncleTomsEvilBrother Dec 2018 #12

Give us a break. WhiteTara Dec 2018 #19

We should have three women of color oberliner Dec 2018 #21

Try looking at from the perspective of the Dem base of POCs and women. brush Dec 2018 #27

must be Guppy Dec 2018 #58

Care to bet on it? It would be foolish to echo whatever two white males the repugs run. brush Dec 2018 #65

No requirements ... except that the candidate be a white man who appeals to white male voters EffieBlack Dec 2018 #89

Actually, you seem to care quite a but what color and gender they are EffieBlack Dec 2018 #47

Fyi, I'm a minority Guppy Dec 2018 #16

lulz obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #53

and your ethnicity is? ? Guppy Dec 2018 #71

I like Joe as S of S Freddie Dec 2018 #13

Do you really think Amy Klobachur Guppy Dec 2018 #17

Sort of agree Freddie Dec 2018 #25

It is time to move on and bring in some fresh blood. Guppy Dec 2018 #26

You need to adjust your perspective. California is moving it's primary... brush Dec 2018 #28

Moving up tour primary is irrelevant Guppy Dec 2018 #30

Think again. Whoever wins California's primary will have an immediate lead... brush Dec 2018 #31

That might be true but Guppy Dec 2018 #32

Maybe in your perspective, but I don't think you speak for much of the country. brush Dec 2018 #33

It doesn't count on election night Guppy Dec 2018 #34

I bet her approval ratings double after her meeting with heirdrumpf about the wall. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #36

Ask yourself this question Guppy Dec 2018 #41

Sure. Thankfully we have an extremely talented and progressive field to chose from in 2020. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #92

I wasn't "juiced" for Obama at this point in 2006, and I ended up being a delegate for him. herding cats Dec 2018 #98

Putin and Comey won't be able to help trump steal the election this time. brush Dec 2018 #45

I have been a follower of elections since 1968 Guppy Dec 2018 #51

Back farther than yours and more to the left. brush Dec 2018 #55

Well when did you get involved in politics? Guppy Dec 2018 #72

+1 MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #91

You're connected with a legal commenrator on LinkedIn and have been in his office? EffieBlack Dec 2018 #63

My point is Guppy Dec 2018 #67

I'm a forensic accountant. I work with the legal world on a regular basis. herding cats Dec 2018 #103

By people who continue to support Trump. Not by spooky3 Dec 2018 #105

Fuck that talking point. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #37

Did I insult you? Guppy Dec 2018 #69

Insisting we run a white male is insulting, yeah. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #90

I never insisted Guppy Dec 2018 #93

All the vitriol at you is because you are talking shit about Democratic women while trying to MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #95

Do you think Sherrod or Joe has "pizzazz"? Why is it "political correctness pnwmom Dec 2018 #39

One of the biggest complaints in this country Guppy Dec 2018 #42

Who on the left complains about "political correctness"? pnwmom Dec 2018 #43

Read any poll Guppy Dec 2018 #54

I haven't seen any question about political correctness in a political poll. pnwmom Dec 2018 #57

There are multiple polls Guppy Dec 2018 #62

Thank you. So where does it say that running a woman candidate next time pnwmom Dec 2018 #66

+1 ck4829 Dec 2018 #99

What exactly is "political correctness"? ck4829 Dec 2018 #100

You are all over this thread talking down women, WOC obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #52

If Nikki Haley becomes the first woman President, pnwmom Dec 2018 #61

Nikki Haley Guppy Dec 2018 #64

Exactly. And if we put up a Mr. Wonder Bread against HER, pnwmom Dec 2018 #68

Name a single politician besides Guppy Dec 2018 #70

I think it's too early to judge that. n/t pnwmom Dec 2018 #73

Obama ratched it up Guppy Dec 2018 #74

I'm not pushing Hillary, and I'm not supporting Biden or Sanders. pnwmom Dec 2018 #75

Here is what I am saying Guppy Dec 2018 #76

I'm okay with Beto supporters, but not with people pnwmom Dec 2018 #77

Time for young people Guppy Dec 2018 #81

You mean as opposed to impeachment, right? pnwmom Dec 2018 #82

no impeachment Guppy Dec 2018 #83

... lapucelle Dec 2018 #78

"Political correctness", people still use that nonsense term? ck4829 Dec 2018 #97

Thank you for mentioning that Dems do better with young candidates NewJeffCT Dec 2018 #87

Carter was 52 in 1976 Freddie Dec 2018 #96

Three white males oberliner Dec 2018 #20

No Beto. oasis Dec 2018 #22

I've been pushing for Biden for Sec'y of State here for some time. He'd be great. Gidney N Cloyd Dec 2018 #29

So an all-white, all-male trio. What's wrong with this picture? n/t pnwmom Dec 2018 #38

How about a ticket that looks a little bit more like America? EffieBlack Dec 2018 #44

Not a woman to be seen obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #48

Sherrod Brown will do as well in 2020 as John Kasich did in 2016 krawhitham Dec 2018 #59

How about waiting until candidates actually declare they are running? elocs Dec 2018 #79

Or wait to see who is actually running and let voters decide. Please no more purity test. FloridaBlues Dec 2018 #86

Yes, no purity tests. elocs Dec 2018 #106

I will accept any two of those guys if I can also have Stacey Abrams on the ticket. violetpastille Dec 2018 #80

I will accept a white guy IF there is a woman on the ticket. apcalc Dec 2018 #84

Excellent. itsrobert Dec 2018 #101

Sounds great to me, but... sfwriter Dec 2018 #104