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fadedrose

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77. We need somebody who loves to take polls to step up..

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 03:25 PM

Mar 2015

There are guys who, when they appear on TV, I always say to myself, "I like him." They are likable. Rep. Chris Van Hollen may not be a senator or governor, but he's been around the block a few times. I like Dick Durban too.

What's wrong with them?

I used to like Jerry Brown, what's wrong with him? Has he gotten too old?
I used to like the one who retired when the Health Bill was written but can't think of his name - one of the Dakotas, somewhere up there, I think. Something he didn't like about the drug part of the bill as I dimly recall. It may have had something to do with Canada.

There ought to be a poll listing all Dem Senators & Sanders and asking for votes for that Senator.

And a poll with all Dem. Governors (or former) and pick which one of them you like. And the Gov. of Kentucky - he accepted AHA in spite of the majority leader being from there...

And a poll with famous people -movie stars - news anchors - whatever. Pick who you like best...

A poll for military men (Clark) others of his stature.

Forgive if I don't make sense. Seldom do, but my cold and the nations' cold is getting me down...but we have a lot of very likable people who are Democrats.

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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

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #59

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