General Discussion

CitizenZero

(920 posts)

68. Cuomo

Fri Feb 10, 2017, 02:18 PM

Feb 2017

Cuomo is definitely self interested, but he is a street fighter who could counter-punch Trump. I agree that he is an opportunist, but maybe we need someone like that. We have tried to be polite and respectful. Maybe the Democrats need someone who can fight dirty. And Cuomo is adopting a lot of Bernie's positions. He has a sort of rough charisma. He certainly is not his Father.

Anyway, I think we could use someone like Cuomo who is willing to appeal to both Sanders Voters and people who backed Hillary. For those who think he is too Centrist or Corporate, we could balance the ticket by choosing a Progressive Vice-President. Cuomo/Warren?

So, that is my view on Cuomo. I am certainly open to discussing other Democrats, but I bring Cuomo up because I know him and how he operates as Governor (I am from New York). He is a bit crude and rough, but maybe that is what we need to fight Trump and his Criminal/Fascist Gang.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

116 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Who Should Run In 2020? [View all] CitizenZero Feb 2017 OP

At this point, I just hope it's a good number of candidates. temporary311 Feb 2017 #1

I Agree CitizenZero Feb 2017 #2

Right now, work on establishing a 50-state, bottom-up organization. LongTomH Feb 2017 #3

Grassroots CitizenZero Feb 2017 #7

So far, I like Elizabeth Warren and Jay Inslee Chasstev365 Feb 2017 #4

I think Liz Warren is gonna be at the top of many lists. Also Gavin Newsom. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #5

Democrats need to contest EVERY elected office in every town, district, county and state NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #6

So agree about the charisma factor Phoenix61 Feb 2017 #56

Nobody will see them coming RoadhogRidesAgain Feb 2017 #8

I would like to see Priscilla Chan go for it HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #18

Somebody saw them coming metroins Feb 2017 #28

One of two MN Senators mentalsolstice Feb 2017 #9

I'm hoping 2020 is the start of the Al Franken decade independentpiney Feb 2017 #14

Frankly it is about two years too soon to be even thinking about this. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #10

For the moment nevergiveup Feb 2017 #11

We better be ready for every nasty nut that thinks they are Trump2.0 CK_John Feb 2017 #12

Fighting Trump CitizenZero Feb 2017 #13

+1 oasis Feb 2017 #24

Not Cuomo. alarimer Feb 2017 #65

Cuomo CitizenZero Feb 2017 #68

I'd just worry that he'd be another sellout. alarimer Feb 2017 #70

Protecting Social Security And Medicare CitizenZero Feb 2017 #73

Well, I agree with you that we need a fighter. alarimer Feb 2017 #74

Most of the country wants marijuana legal. Cuomo and other E. Coasters need to catch a clue. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #92

New York And Marijuana CitizenZero Feb 2017 #98

Sure, but you need to catch up to where the rest of the country is at. Particularly the West. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #112

Someone from a traditionally red state djg21 Feb 2017 #15

Gillibrand (who I frankly would have preferred in 2016) Chitown Kev Feb 2017 #35

She's my senator, and was my Representative and she's great. djg21 Feb 2017 #59

John Hickenlooper crazycatlady Feb 2017 #84

I Like Gillibrand CitizenZero Feb 2017 #16

I know Jerry Browne doesn't check most of the boxes Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #40

He is 78 oberliner Feb 2017 #42

Sure hope I have that kind of spirit at his age. Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #61

I agree rusty fender Feb 2017 #69

Warren is the front runner HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #17

I don't think she wants to... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #37

about a Warren/Booker ticket gopiscrap Feb 2017 #19

I Like Both Of Them Also CitizenZero Feb 2017 #22

welcome to DU gopiscrap Feb 2017 #44

Thanks CitizenZero Feb 2017 #85

Not Booker. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #83

Why Not Booker? CitizenZero Feb 2017 #86

I have a real problem with, truebluegreen Feb 2017 #89

Thanks CitizenZero Feb 2017 #95

I think O'Malley was setting himself for a later run. Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #20

He's spending time in Iowa already loyalsister Feb 2017 #38

I think he is going to be a serious contender. Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #39

O'Malley CitizenZero Feb 2017 #100

He was up against Hillary and Bernie Motown_Johnny Feb 2017 #109

Franken / Warren or Warren / Franken Initech Feb 2017 #21

The question is a distraction frazzled Feb 2017 #23

agreed Skittles Feb 2017 #25

Fair Enough CitizenZero Feb 2017 #26

+1 n/t FSogol Feb 2017 #27

This is a discussion forum oberliner Feb 2017 #43

I'm not distracted by it. phylny Feb 2017 #66

if we want to win, it needs to be someone who talks like a 4th grader, sadly putitinD Feb 2017 #29

Geeze, and I remember lamenting taht 2naSalit Feb 2017 #33

Just wait until Betsy Devos gets started. putitinD Feb 2017 #67

I am so glad that anyone in my family and close relatives 2naSalit Feb 2017 #88

I just retired from a Michigan public school, I've seen first hand the damage putitinD Feb 2017 #91

Oh gosh, 2naSalit Feb 2017 #94

Watch "the bachelor" and find out! unblock Feb 2017 #30

Elizabeth Warren, full stop. malchickiwick Feb 2017 #31

Women.....nt 2naSalit Feb 2017 #32

In the name of the Goddess please DonCoquixote Feb 2017 #34

We need to learn how to focus on our battles, 2018 is first... herding cats Feb 2017 #36

We can talk about both things oberliner Feb 2017 #45

Personally, I feel many Dems put too much emphasis on the presidency herding cats Feb 2017 #81

That's a fair point oberliner Feb 2017 #82

+10000 herding cats! Hekate Feb 2017 #48

Okay, this might sound really off the wall Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #41

Jerry Brown will be 82 oberliner Feb 2017 #46

That's why I'm suggesting vp Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #49

Al Franken would be 69 oberliner Feb 2017 #50

Maybe Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #60

Eyes on 2018, first and foremost. 50 State Strategy. Hekate Feb 2017 #47

It's not possible... Mike Nelson Feb 2017 #51

I like OMalley. Would love to hear much more from him...and ALBliberal Feb 2017 #52

I think after the brutal primary discussions at DU JustAnotherGen Feb 2017 #53

Sally Yates/Chris Murphy or any combination of the following: lamp_shade Feb 2017 #54

I like warren but... Buckeyeblue Feb 2017 #55

I think Kasich will primary him but Trump will win. And I can't see him being impeached. StevieM Feb 2017 #75

Gillibrand RelativelyJones Feb 2017 #57

Isn't it usually the keynote speaker at the convention? pressbox69 Feb 2017 #58

Those attacks shoot themeselves down Sugarcoated Feb 2017 #63

I am hoping that the people will have a better understanding of how they were scammed during the StevieM Feb 2017 #76

Way too early for this, IMO, and too likely to divide the party into primary-style factions. highplainsdem Feb 2017 #62

Way to early to talk about who should be running in 2020. Stellar Feb 2017 #64

Strategy CitizenZero Feb 2017 #71

Stop with the 2020 talk please. Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2017 #72

I might throw my hat in the ring. Don't think the names are all out there. NCTraveler Feb 2017 #77

Don Viejo, Yuiyoshida and malaise would be great !!!!!!!!!! pangaia Feb 2017 #78

Not ready to endorse him, per se.... Adrahil Feb 2017 #79

Let's worry about the 2018 congressional elections first Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2017 #80

Good Point CitizenZero Feb 2017 #87

Depends on how 2018 shakes out...can they hack it again? LaydeeBug Feb 2017 #90

Gavin Newsom. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #93

Newsom CitizenZero Feb 2017 #96

He'll be governor by the time 2020 rolls around BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #99

Game Show Host CitizenZero Feb 2017 #101

Newsom is definitely one to watch. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #113

He was one of the better mayors in San Francisco kimbutgar Feb 2017 #107

Al Franken TrekLuver Feb 2017 #97

I still like Seth Moulton of MA smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #102

Moulton CitizenZero Feb 2017 #103

Yes, I still think he's a little green, but maybe 2024? smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #104

A few I like are Warren, Kamala Harris, Sherrod Brown, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, mvd Feb 2017 #105

Gavin Newson, telegenic, smart and going to be governor of California in 2018 kimbutgar Feb 2017 #106

I think Warren would be another disaster . lynintenn Feb 2017 #108

I think there is a big difference between Sanders and Warren. There are people who would never vote StevieM Feb 2017 #111

O'Malley/Warren. Barack_America Feb 2017 #110

One of othe Kennedys. Caroline or Chris. Tiggeroshii Feb 2017 #114

Caroline Kennedy CitizenZero Feb 2017 #115

Chris it is! Tiggeroshii Feb 2017 #116