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yellow dahlia

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25. I am concerned that people are inclined to focus on 2028, rather than

Fri Aug 29, 2025, 02:03 PM

Aug 2025

putting their energies toward securing our Democracy...right now.

The media is directing the attention of the Democratic masses by amplifying certain voices. Newsom is doing a great job of trolling right now...but that is one of his skill sets...it does not mean he is the best candidate for 2028. He has some baggage.

Pritzger is smart and a fighter. He may be a good candidate. The Democratic party has a lot of fight and resistance it needs to do, right now. I am glad he is not focusing on a candidacy for 2028....for now.

There is someone the media doesn't amplify who (IMHO) deserves more attention. Chris Murphy is a great communicator and well rounded and smart. He has been emphasizing that we need to save our Democracy....right now.

Let's not let the media choose our candidates for us.

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Is a Newsom - Pritzker ticket possible? [View all] orangecrush Aug 2025 OP

I'd rather see a Pritzker - Walz ticket. SheltieLover Aug 2025 #1

PRITZKER-NEWSOM for me. UTUSN Aug 2025 #11

Walz is damaged goods...you don't get a second chance at Veep Prairie Gates Aug 2025 #23

No Thank You Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #2

Beats hell out of orangecrush Aug 2025 #9

Indeed, I welcome their aggressive push back and resistance against Trump Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #10

Do you vote in America? You are Canadian right? questionseverything Aug 2025 #27

Dual citizen Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #44

So you vote in both countries? questionseverything Aug 2025 #45

Yes I can vote in both and Yes I must file taxes for both countries Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #46

They are governing too you know. They have to deal with this directly in their states. themaguffin Aug 2025 #14

How about successfully running a large state? quaint Aug 2025 #15

With supermajorities in both legislative chambers? Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #18

Agreed. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #26

Not sure that ticket would be my favorite, but I disagree with your point. Raven123 Aug 2025 #34

Nah, too big of personalities for either to take the #2 slot. tritsofme Aug 2025 #3

Agreed Prairie Gates Aug 2025 #22

Never say never Starbeach Aug 2025 #4

Newsom rso Aug 2025 #5

I really like Beshear crimycarny Aug 2025 #33

Newsom-Crockett MichMan Aug 2025 #6

If only we could. quaint Aug 2025 #16

They have skill sets...but...to win requires more. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #29

I'd rather see Pritzker-Newsom. milestogo Aug 2025 #7

Doubtful to have two governors newdeal2 Aug 2025 #8

What about 2 Senators? Obama and Biden ring a bell? ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2025 #35

I gave that example too newdeal2 Aug 2025 #39

that's fine! Why is anybody upset? CTyankee Aug 2025 #12

I like Gavin a huge amount obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #13

Pritzker is a billionaire, Newsom a millionaire, both born in Northern California quaint Aug 2025 #17

Both were born in the Bay Area, not Norcal*, but JB moved when he was a little boy obamanut2012 Aug 2025 #20

I would not use the term Norcal. quaint Aug 2025 #41

They'd get my vote EnergizedLib Aug 2025 #19

Love Pritzker, but he's not going to agree to be second fiddle Prairie Gates Aug 2025 #21

Anything is possible maxsolomon Aug 2025 #24

lol lol awesomerwb1 Aug 2025 #40

I am concerned that people are inclined to focus on 2028, rather than yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #25

Beshear would put Kentucky in play Wanderlust988 Aug 2025 #28

JB, with Gavin's social media genius TommyT139 Aug 2025 #30

Newsom/Whitmer, Newsom/Shapiro, Newsom/Beshear tinrobot Aug 2025 #31

Pritzker/Duckworth or Pritzker/Murray Ritabert Aug 2025 #32

Can't have Pritzker/Duckworth Jilly_in_VA Aug 2025 #37

You're right. I forgot they're both from Illinois. Ritabert Aug 2025 #38

As a WA Resident who's voted for Patty Murray her entire career, maxsolomon Aug 2025 #42

OK. I was just impressed by her lately fighting Trump. Ritabert Aug 2025 #43

Let's see about the midterms first Blue Full Moon Aug 2025 #36

No. Newsom is unelectable. n/t valleyrogue Aug 2025 #47

Yeah I said that about Trump orangecrush Aug 2025 #48