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Martin Eden

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10. Way too soon. Haven't even had the midterms yet.

Reply to DFW (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 07:37 AM

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Presidential campaigns are too long as it is. Speculation on candidates is the wrong focus.

Democrats first need to focus on what we have to do to save our Constitutional democracy, and on how we can best serve the American people. The wealth gap between the top 1% and bottom half is obscene, unjust, and unsustainable.

As these efforts progress, leaders will emerge through not just words but actions. Focusing on candidates at this early stage is a mistake. We project all our hopes on a person, rather than having a robust debate on the policies and message Democrats need to move our country forward and get voters on board.

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For President in 2028 (?) [View all] DFW Thursday OP

I have great admiration for both Mark Kelly and Gabby... hlthe2b Thursday #1

I knew Gabby for years before she was shot, have met with her twice afterwards DFW Thursday #12

That is reassuring and good to hear... hlthe2b Thursday #20

A few years ago at the "Marks and Johns dinner" DFW Thursday #21

Nice! and NICE GROUP! hlthe2b Thursday #22

It was definitely one hell of a nice group! DFW Thursday #23

Hah! That is GREAT! hlthe2b Thursday #24

I sure wouldn't rule him out. calimary Thursday #2

I like him, too. Very smart, level headed, and a hero. Joinfortmill Thursday #3

I'd certainly enthusiastically vote for him and Gabby would make a great - and politically experienced - First Lady Rhiannon12866 Thursday #4

Yeah... GiqueCee Thursday #5

"... out of the last three Irish presidents we've had, two of them were OK" TexLaProgressive Thursday #7

That's what I meant, too. GiqueCee Thursday #8

Well, in fact..... DFW Thursday #13

I voted for Joe Biden because I had a neighbor tavernier Thursday #6

He has some great attributes but I don't know much about his positions. I'm sure the leftists will say he's too moderate LymphocyteLover Thursday #9

Way too soon. Haven't even had the midterms yet. Martin Eden Thursday #10

I agree that it way too soon to start a presidential campaign. It is NOT too soon to start thinking about candidates DFW Thursday #15

Presidential campaigns are already underway, despite no declared candidates Martin Eden Thursday #17

" his direct style--using facts instead of empty bluster" KS Toronado Thursday #11

I don't think many CAN adopt his style DFW Thursday #14

Can Mark Kelly convince the billionaires... ultralite001 Thursday #16

He is not obsessed about other people's money at the moment. DFW Thursday #18

I'd vote for him if he got the nomination but I'm not looking for a centrist, status quo guy. BlueTsunami2018 Thursday #19

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