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CTyankee

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72. Oh, not so fast CK! As I said, you never know...
Mon Dec 1, 2014, 10:23 AM
Dec 2014

there might be somebody in the wings, waiting to go onstage and deliver. Dems are presently in good shape for a Presidential run, while on the rocks when it comes to the House and Senate.

Since I am old, I can think back to unexpected twists and turns in the path to the presidency. I just read something about Gary Hart, which nobody saw coming. And the Florida stalemate resulting in the Supreme Court deciding the presidency. And, of course, Obama's upset over Hillary was another unexpected breakthrough.

The first woman president is far, far overdue for the U.S.A. Other countries all over the world have been electing women in top spots for years. Sometimes, what is to be, will be (but maybe with a different candidate...hence my hedging on considering Warren and only Warren even tho I just love her and will support her if she runs).

This morning sitting at my computer I am optimistic. But we'll see how this plays out...

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I still like Schweitzer. n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2014 #1
Anyone. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #2
ABC Anyone But Clinton RiverLover Nov 2014 #4
Ooh! That's a good find! NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #6
Rings true~ RiverLover Nov 2014 #10
I hate that shell game: export the oil and then claim that "domestic" emissions haven't increased. arcane1 Nov 2014 #21
I think we need someone in Generation X yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #20
The GOP will go with Moderate Mitt, his VP pick will be the only surprise. CK_John Nov 2014 #23
I Doubt that. I think Rubio or Walker. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #24
From your post it looks like you're an admirer of republicans. Kingofalldems Nov 2014 #40
What Gen Xers do the Dems have? tabbycat31 Nov 2014 #55
They will loyalsister Nov 2014 #65
Interesting that, when Warren signed ANOTHER letter, the reaction was less enthusiastic... brooklynite Nov 2014 #27
Warren might believe that, or might be a competent politician. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #36
If it's all right with you, I'll leave it up to the "nincompoops" to decide... brooklynite Nov 2014 #44
I decide how I speak and vote. No one else. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #48
Great as long as you're okay with the outcome... brooklynite Nov 2014 #52
IMO Bernie is the only one who is speaking to the problems that the poor and working class Autumn Nov 2014 #3
+1 Snotcicles Nov 2014 #9
He set the bar for me. arcane1 Nov 2014 #16
Bernie has an established record to go on. He is not an unknown Jr Sen. as Obama was in Autumn Nov 2014 #18
Exactly, he walks the damn walk! arcane1 Nov 2014 #19
Obama was not "unknown"... brooklynite Nov 2014 #29
Along with a very short term in the Senate. Autumn Nov 2014 #34
True, but "speaking" to issues is insufficient to become President. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #37
I think he can deliver. Autumn Nov 2014 #39
I think anyone can do anything. The question is will he? True Blue Door Nov 2014 #43
Whatever. Bernie has my support, unless Liz runs. n/t Autumn Nov 2014 #45
Our responsibility is to the country, not to the candidate. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #50
I do just that n/t Autumn Nov 2014 #60
He was a Mayor, that gives him more actual executive experience than some considered "proven" TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #63
I'd support him, too. MrMickeysMom Nov 2014 #54
It sure looks good for several up and coming Democrat candidates. Thinkingabout Nov 2014 #5
One of the Castro brothers should be Hillary's running mate. MoonRiver Nov 2014 #7
I love the Castro brothers and they would energize parts of the base, but....... Rstrstx Nov 2014 #57
By the time Hillary announces, the only question will be: tritsofme Nov 2014 #8
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar earthside Nov 2014 #11
Clinton needs to retire with her millions Aerows Nov 2014 #12
Roger Daltry Derek V Nov 2014 #13
Who. CK_John Nov 2014 #14
Are You? Derek V Nov 2014 #15
Who? Who? Who? Who? Fawke Em Nov 2014 #30
Anybody Man from Pickens Nov 2014 #17
If Hillary does not run then I have no idea who I will support. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #22
Gillibrand won't run against Hillary... brooklynite Nov 2014 #25
Encouraging Hillary to run is not the same thing as "pledging" (weirdly popular term here) djean111 Nov 2014 #26
Okay, name any candidate for President who ran after encouraging their eventual opponent to run. brooklynite Nov 2014 #31
Okay, tell me why there has to be a precedent. There does not have to be a precedent. djean111 Nov 2014 #59
exactly AtomicKitten Nov 2014 #38
Warren sounds like she signed the letter as a show of solidarity with female Democrats in the senate RiverLover Nov 2014 #51
Senator Bernie Sanders 99Forever Nov 2014 #28
As a Hillary supporter, I have no problem with Sanders running...or with anyone voting for him brooklynite Nov 2014 #33
Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #32
Just a thought, but diatribes like this aren't like to sway any voters from her side... brooklynite Nov 2014 #35
She's the one who has to convince me. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #41
Well, you DO have to convince the nincompoops if you actually want Bernie to win..... brooklynite Nov 2014 #42
Hillary is the only candidate I've decided against, for overwhelming cause. True Blue Door Nov 2014 #46
You got to admit that making the Bosnia shit up means LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #66
Cory Booker craigmatic Nov 2014 #47
I used to like him alot, but it seems he's a Wall Street/Corporate Dem after all RiverLover Nov 2014 #53
I don't think he's ready yet tabbycat31 Nov 2014 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Burch Nov 2014 #49
I'll go with any democrat RedstDem Nov 2014 #58
ABC krawhitham Nov 2014 #61
"Who"ever is the most progressive, most anti-war, candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #62
They usually never make it to the ballot. CK_John Nov 2014 #64
Some do. And, my ballot comes with a spot to write in progressives if necessary. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #67
The classic ploy to avoid making a decision among the real possible candidates. CK_John Dec 2014 #68
The classic ploy of not settling for "not as bad". Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #73
I know it sounds weird but I say a Warren/Schweitzer ticket... CTyankee Dec 2014 #69
I agree, twitter is now more important than the DEM party. After 2014 it will be 2024 CK_John Dec 2014 #71
Oh, not so fast CK! As I said, you never know... CTyankee Dec 2014 #72
Joe Biden, Bernie, Howard blackcrowflies Dec 2014 #70
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