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20. He also was well known and successfully commanded a huge government operation.

Wed Dec 10, 2025, 01:05 PM

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That high profile and experience helped a lot.

None of the candidates listed by the OP have that level of experience or notoriety.

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A new Eisenhower... ? He didn't want the job but was convinced into it. As I recall. cbabe Wednesday #1

He also just happened to be the most beloved and respected figure in the entire country. tritsofme Wednesday #3

He also was well known and successfully commanded a huge government operation. tinrobot Wednesday #20

If we're going off the rez, I nominate Stephen Colbert Arazi Wednesday #2

I think that AOC could win. gab13by13 Wednesday #10

You said no politicians leftstreet Wednesday #12

Agreed. But in 2028 though we must win. She's definitely a future candidate Arazi Wednesday #13

No woman can win, or will be nominated in 2028. Nt Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #25

"I'm unwilling to throw another one of our best and brightest women into the volcano." CrispyQ Wednesday #35

I always felt JBTaurus83 Wednesday #4

I was a big fan Cosmocat Wednesday #6

not tammy's biggest fan. mopinko Wednesday #15

I really thought Clark.should be president someday, but Obama & Biden were great presidents. tblue37 Wednesday #18

No thanks. It's not time for amateur hour. tritsofme Wednesday #5

Ditto. The idea that movie stars, pro wrestlers, sports heros, and 'Average Joe' stopdiggin Wednesday #8

Why then are the youngest Congressional Democrats leading the way? gab13by13 Wednesday #9

Future Dem president is going to need a massive team of experts to work on our broken govt Arazi Wednesday #14

what makes you think these people would "restore justice for all"? And what does that look like? WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #7

Yeah, I don't get it n/t leftstreet Wednesday #11

It would look like America, not Hungary or Russia. gab13by13 Wednesday #16

None of those are remotely electable. tinrobot Wednesday #17

This isn't the, "we must run a moderate" argument, is it? gab13by13 Wednesday #26

Moderates? Miles Taylor was a Republican tinrobot Wednesday #39

We Need A RoboCandidate lame54 Wednesday #19

With all due respect, I don't think you are qualified to pick candidates for anything.. MineralMan Wednesday #21

You are 100% correct gab13by13 Wednesday #29

I can dig it Torchlight Wednesday #22

As you should, and so will I. gab13by13 Wednesday #30

IMO none of them would have a chance. Newsom/Beshear would. highplainsdem Wednesday #23

I'm a Bershear/Kelly fan in either order. CincyDem Wednesday #28

Thank you for your input gab13by13 Wednesday #31

No thank you. Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #24

I respect your opinion, gab13by13 Wednesday #32

Oh, man, would I love to vote for Malcolm Nance. But I don't think it's likely we will do this. Scrivener7 Wednesday #27

My thread is way out there, and it's out there for a reason, gab13by13 Wednesday #34

I think we need to run a progressive governor calguy Wednesday #33

My opinion Bmoboy Wednesday #36

Whom ever it is they need to tell the establishment dems Alpeduez21 Wednesday #37

David Hogg. Wow. Any optimism I might have had - just took a nosedive. stopdiggin Thursday #43

My recommendation would be Arizona Senator Mark Kelly lees1975 Wednesday #38

Respectfully, it's 2025. Gore1FL Wednesday #40

Drain the Swamp. betsuni Wednesday #41

I'll just add this snot Wednesday #42