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KingCharlemagne

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75. Another great post. I think half of the appeal of Sanders for me is that, as an

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 03:07 PM

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insurgent candidate, he might actually care about my views and beliefs and they might actually have a slight chance of registering with him, whereas I have no hopes whatsoever that HRC or Biden will bother with my views. (Sort of a Howard Dean 2004 v 2.0, if you will.) That seems a bit 'rose-colored glasses' to me even as I write it, which is simply more evidence of the wisdom of your post.

I reside in Maxine Waters' deeply blue CD, so don't have much impetus to do much at that level. Same goes for my state Assembly (Sebastian Ridley-Thomas) and State Senate (Holly Mitchell) reps. CA may get a bit interesting in 2016 with Boxer's Senate seat opening up. I'm keeping my ear to the ground on that race and I currently favor our incumbent Attorney General, Kamala Harris, with my second choice being Gavin Newsom.

Speaking of Dean, he said something really wise a few years back that has stuck with me ever since, to the effect that people shouldn't sacrifice the good in order to chase the perfect because they will always wind up disappointed. I wish Dean played a more prominent role in the Dem Party today, as his voice always struck me as eminently sane and measured (the 'scream' notwithstanding). Dean backs HRC right now, as I understand it. If HRC is good enough for Dean, she's good enough for me.

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Is there any potential Democratic Candidate who will pass muster? [View all] MineralMan Mar 2015 OP

There's no such thing as the perfect candidate. But "it's Hillary's turn" doesn't pass muster! n/t BP2 Mar 2015 #1

+ a googolplex. nt hifiguy Mar 2015 #24

This is getting old...has she ever said that about herself, or are you (and many others) trying to libdem4life Mar 2015 #27

Neutral?! HappyMe Mar 2015 #29

Oh Puhleeez....yes N.E.U.T.R.A.L. It is a difficult concept, I'll agree. What it means is .... libdem4life Mar 2015 #34

lol! HappyMe Mar 2015 #35

You bet I am. And I consistently add that should anyone else show up who can, that's a good thing. libdem4life Mar 2015 #36

Yeah, no money from this villager. HappyMe Mar 2015 #37

In total agreement...it's obscene. Blame CU...saw a graph the other day. Just obscene. libdem4life Mar 2015 #38

I think it would be a cool thing HappyMe Mar 2015 #39

I would be cool, but then no one would even know about it. It's like going against libdem4life Mar 2015 #41

Well, if I did that as a candidate HappyMe Mar 2015 #42

McCain wanted to use federal financing, Obama refused the federal funding and the limits imposed Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #49

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We will have candidats galore. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2015 #2

I posted the question earlier today - here's a list of folks mentioned peacebird Mar 2015 #3

I'd vote for 10/14 of those folks. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #9

Joe Biden will be my choice should he decide to run for president. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #51

Good list. I am looking forward to a robust primary season. It will be good for all concerned. Hekate Mar 2015 #78

Agree! peacebird Mar 2015 #81

Obviously with some people, most people, no Johonny Mar 2015 #4

If someone wants a candidate that agrees with him on everything he should write in himself./NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #5

Jay Inslee B2G Mar 2015 #6

Because nobody has heard of him. MineralMan Mar 2015 #15

Not if the party would get behind him and get his name out there B2G Mar 2015 #17

Not going to happen. MineralMan Mar 2015 #20

"He likes his current job" that about sums it up. So do most of the others. libdem4life Mar 2015 #40

I think so. MineralMan Mar 2015 #43

At this point in 07, Obama's recognition was at 25%. 75% had no idea who he was. Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #50

Well, I knew who he was then. I wonder what Bernie Sander's MineralMan Mar 2015 #52

I don't know who will pass your muster. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #7

I do. It will be the one who emerges from the Democratic Convention with MineralMan Mar 2015 #13

Which post are you referring to, re: O'Malley? elleng Mar 2015 #8

This one: MineralMan Mar 2015 #14

Thanks elleng Mar 2015 #16

NO!!! NOT AT ALL!! Using the litmus FUD is allowed to use if the dem Candidate doesn't tar & feather uponit7771 Mar 2015 #10

I would LOVE to see Feingold take the wheel. PassingFair Mar 2015 #11

We need to get this started! yallerdawg Mar 2015 #12

Not possible FLPanhandle Mar 2015 #18

Well, if that's true, we're bound to lose, I guess. MineralMan Mar 2015 #21

This is what I am worried about also. No one seems to want to run. The ones you mentioned are jwirr Mar 2015 #19

Clinton can handle this email nonsense. MineralMan Mar 2015 #22

Who can blame them...I agree. Someone called it the "agony of a national election". Families get libdem4life Mar 2015 #30

So we are back to DU having an impact on society? My my my... Rex Mar 2015 #23

You're missing a bit of nuance, I think. MineralMan Mar 2015 #25

I would vote for O'Malley, Sanders, Feingold, Franken, HappyMe Mar 2015 #26

No no no...this is ALL about HRC! Even if it is a poor attempt at hiding that. Rex Mar 2015 #28

Yeah. More rah-rah silliness. HappyMe Mar 2015 #31

Yep, you hit all the bullet points. Rex Mar 2015 #32

So would I, if any of them were the nominee. MineralMan Mar 2015 #45

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Bernie's solid on the issues think Mar 2015 #33

No question. I'd vote for him in a second. MineralMan Mar 2015 #44

We are a Tough Crowd...We here on the True Left for "CHANGE"...... KoKo Mar 2015 #46

And in the meantime? MineralMan Mar 2015 #47

And that, I think, is why I cannot vote for HRC if she wins the nomination. F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #48

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There are a few here on DU who would be happy to tell you you CAN'T vote for. JoePhilly Mar 2015 #53

I CAN'T vote for Republicans. MineralMan Mar 2015 #54

Agree completely. JoePhilly Mar 2015 #55

Exactly. MineralMan Mar 2015 #56

Problem with your question is a good majority of folks here aren't Democrats... Historic NY Mar 2015 #57

No one will pass your standards if you keep lying Mnpaul Mar 2015 #58

That's very interesting. OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #62

This Week Mnpaul Mar 2015 #65

Thank you. OilemFirchen Mar 2015 #68

There is only one who will pass mustard! Rex Mar 2015 #63

Sure. LWolf Mar 2015 #64

I doubt that any of those three is even thinking about a run. MineralMan Mar 2015 #66

Somebody better show up. bluedigger Mar 2015 #67

There will be primary candidates. MineralMan Mar 2015 #69

For sure someone else will run. bluedigger Mar 2015 #71

I expect that the VP candidate, whoever the nominee is, will be MineralMan Mar 2015 #74

Another great post. I think half of the appeal of Sanders for me is that, as an KingCharlemagne Mar 2015 #75

The GOP plans to select our nominee for us---and it ain't gonna be Clinton and anyone who can win. McCamy Taylor Mar 2015 #70

Outside of Clinton then who would be the five candidates in your opinion that TheKentuckian Mar 2015 #73

Bernie Sanders. 99Forever Mar 2015 #72

I think Bernie Sanders would be a great President. MineralMan Mar 2015 #76

I expect no less from you MM... 99Forever Mar 2015 #79

We need somebody who loves to take polls to step up.. fadedrose Mar 2015 #77

I suspect that the people who would be best as President MineralMan Mar 2015 #80

That's why we need polls fadedrose Mar 2015 #82

I found myself on an airliner Jimmy Carter was on. MineralMan Mar 2015 #83

I feel the same daredtowork Mar 2015 #84

bump...nt Jesus Malverde Mar 2015 #85