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Zeitghost

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15. We haven't chosen the best candidates
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 10:21 PM
Nov 2024

Clinton and Harris were both Senators from coastal, deep blue states. Hillary had all the baggage from Bill and Kamala did horribly in the 2020 primaries.

Being the first anything elected to office unfortunately comes with a higher hurdle. We will need the Obama of female candidates to clear it. Somebody that knows how to build coalitions and win in Midwest and Iron Belt states. Having executive experience is also a plus. Gretchen Whitmer is a possibility, so is Laura Kelly in Kansas if she can get some more national exposure.

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