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83. I love AOC and think she is amazing... and I also think

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 06:40 PM

Nov 2024

the nominee in 2028 is going to wind up being a white moderate male because voters are going to learn from the racism and sexism of general election voters in 2016 and 2024 and try to nominate someone who has a shot at winning the general. It breaks me heart to know this, thinking about the amazing leadership and brilliant minds we have in people like Elizabeth Warren, Stacey Abrams, AOC, Gretchen Witmer, Amy Klobuchar... but if we could not get Kamala Harris or Hillary Clinton elected, despite how amazingly qualified they were, and running against a candidate who was so completely unqualified, it says something frankly terrible about this country that is unlikely to change anytime soon.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Nov 2024 OP

If Democrats want to commit another political suicide dalton99a Nov 2024 #1

Agree...we may love her, but PortTack Nov 2024 #3

Her fan base DeepWinter Nov 2024 #9

Yeah. If we think Kamala Harris motivated RWers & MAGATs like no one else, just wait until AOC is on the ballot. hlthe2b Nov 2024 #24

+1 joshcryer Nov 2024 #38

Yep. Yorkie Mom Nov 2024 #57

I dont think dems played identity politics oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #74

Agreed SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #91

Republicans only one playing identity politics kevink077 Nov 2024 #102

Yeah. A lefty Latina woman from the Bronx is going to win back Ocelot II Nov 2024 #2

+1. Woman and LGBTQ dalton99a Nov 2024 #6

LGBTQ? ARandomPerson Nov 2024 #51

This is what happens when you spend 20% of your energy on 1% of the population. joshcryer Nov 2024 #40

A MAGAt woman would get their votes. They loved Palin. wnylib Nov 2024 #78

I even think Condi Rice might have been popular with the GOP's EX500rider Nov 2024 #82

She's more lively than kamala Ontheboundry Nov 2024 #4

No. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #5

I wish Biden would retire and Harris is POTUS briefly leftstreet Nov 2024 #7

LOL DeepWinter Nov 2024 #12

No. Nt Mark.b2 Nov 2024 #8

Haven't you been reading DU? Bettie Nov 2024 #10

I like her; I just don't think she's electable. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #25

I like her too but IIRC a Rep. elected the WH. She might be ready after a couple of Senate terms. brush Nov 2024 #60

Well reality is what it is, the question is do we pick the person most likely to get elected or the one we like the most EX500rider Nov 2024 #43

We can't choose a woman, a minority or anyone who isn't a white man Bettie Nov 2024 #59

In safe Dem areas we can, but in national contests we have to appeal to middle of the road voters, EX500rider Nov 2024 #93

So, white conservative men Bettie Nov 2024 #99

Obama won didn't he? EX500rider Nov 2024 #104

AOC is the future of the Democratic Party SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #92

I like AOC and would vote for her. walkingman Nov 2024 #11

as much as i love the idea and love aoc.... rampartd Nov 2024 #13

I like her RJ_MacReady Nov 2024 #14

I think she would be a great president. Emile Nov 2024 #15

I would love to AOC at the top of the ticket, but for just a minute can we stop talking about 2028? Simeon Salus Nov 2024 #16

Sure if she wins the primary In It to Win It Nov 2024 #17

She'll be in the mix BeyondGeography Nov 2024 #18

Not yet. H2O Man Nov 2024 #19

If we want to win then go with Josh Shapiro, Eric Swalwell, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff,...etc,. Galraedia Nov 2024 #20

This. Exactly. I have voted for two different women for President goddamn HAPPILY and fucking WILLINGLY. SoFlaBro Nov 2024 #61

Josh Shapiro is my choice. He gives me the warm and fuzzies. In It to Win It Nov 2024 #89

America has spoken. It's not ready. Turbineguy Nov 2024 #21

EEK!! Too female, too Hispanic, too liberal, too humane, and too honest. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #22

No. murielm99 Nov 2024 #23

I love it but white men and most white women will not vote for her. CousinIT Nov 2024 #26

She's popular in her district but even there, her performance has declined. onenote Nov 2024 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 2024 #69

Yes, in a very very safe district. But her support has declined. onenote Nov 2024 #75

We need to nominate somone who speaks LeftInTX Nov 2024 #28

Like her awesomerwb1 Nov 2024 #29

are you serious? themaguffin Nov 2024 #30

AOC as our future POTUS nominee? Dogdirt Nov 2024 #31

Will there be any more elections? LakeArenal Nov 2024 #32

I doubt she could win statewide office in NY Danmel Nov 2024 #33

She needs to become senator or governor BluenFLA Nov 2024 #34

As much as I like her DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #35

Consider this. I think VP Harris may have won with a full two-year campaign. brush Nov 2024 #62

She is one of those that uses the term LatinX JI7 Nov 2024 #36

she's also capable of selling the public on its use cadoman Nov 2024 #86

America isn't going to elect a female for at least 20 years. So, no. bif Nov 2024 #37

No woman will ever pass the "Just not Her" test. sky_masterson Nov 2024 #39

America DOES NOT WANT A FEMALE DEMOCRAT SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #41

That ship never even sailed, it sank as it left the harbor. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #42

Agreed. Unfortunately, for the near future bottomofthehill Nov 2024 #103

The Party owners will never allow it. She's way too liberal for them. No talking about income inequality. jalan48 Nov 2024 #44

Do we just want to lose forever? BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #45

She did win the popular vote, though. n/t Mr.Bill Nov 2024 #54

For all the good it did us. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #65

She would be perfect. She cares about all the right things. Autumn Nov 2024 #46

. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #47

No. madaboutharry Nov 2024 #48

I love AOC, but let's get real Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #49

No ARandomPerson Nov 2024 #50

No! Absolutely not. -- She's fine where she is, in a comfortably easy-to-win blue district. Oopsie Daisy Nov 2024 #52

Seriously! doc03 Nov 2024 #53

--YES-- and it's the lack of her kind of courage that brought us TRUMP. CoopersDad Nov 2024 #55

She'll be good one day. No Reps. IIRC to WH. Go to Senate first. brush Nov 2024 #56

If we want to lose all 50 states she is a great choice. nycbos Nov 2024 #58

yep with her running mate Shawn Fain PedroXimenez Nov 2024 #63

Unfortunately she doesn't have a chance SunImp Nov 2024 #64

AOC julmur Nov 2024 #66

I like hearing what she has to say a lot ... but no. IcyPeas Nov 2024 #67

It's not likely there will be another vote, but if there is HELL NO. Runningdawg Nov 2024 #68

She doesn't represent identity politics, she represents the people b/c she Passages Nov 2024 #70

No, first of all, I doubt a woman is likely to be elected in my lifetime and secondly, Demsrule86 Nov 2024 #71

No. Americans are not ready for this. oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #72

Hindenberg shepherd318 Nov 2024 #73

Too young. Get her into the Speakership first, or at least Whip HelpImSurrounded Nov 2024 #76

I would like to see her or someone like her in that role someday. Gore1FL Nov 2024 #77

She would have a better chance than a center of the road politician. Emile Nov 2024 #79

JHFC JustAnotherGen Nov 2024 #80

I would vote for her and so would all my grandchildren. Jit423 Nov 2024 #81

I love AOC and think she is amazing... and I also think pinkstarburst Nov 2024 #83

Way, way, way, way too early. Let's get through the nightmare first, before we can dream again. NT SWBTATTReg Nov 2024 #84

I like her, but no. alarimer Nov 2024 #85

President Howard Stern :D Fish700 Nov 2024 #88

You guys just don't want to admit this country doesn't want a female president LoveSucky Nov 2024 #87

No Meowmee Nov 2024 #90

yeah if we want to LOSE again Skittles Nov 2024 #94

So you're on KTLA_Contest_Winner Nov 2024 #95

And this is your first post?? GP6971 Nov 2024 #96

I can understand disagreement and discussion re the suggestion, but B.See Nov 2024 #108

I hate to say it Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #97

I hate to say it Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #98

I fear she's unelectable EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #100

No ellemb Nov 2024 #101

She won't kiss repug ass and she won't worry about hurting their feelings. We can't have that. Hotler Nov 2024 #105

This is not a reality based suggestion. I guess we need to float this kind of stuff to feel hopeful? msfiddlestix Nov 2024 #106

She should run if that's what she wants -misanthroptimist Nov 2024 #107

Pass. nt City Lights Nov 2024 #109