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alarimer

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74. Well, I agree with you that we need a fighter.

Fri Feb 10, 2017, 03:14 PM

Feb 2017

One of Obama's main shortcomings for me was that he was to conciliatory. Some of it is his nature; he is not a scrapper. Which isn't to say that he never stood up for things; he did. But I do think the times now call for something a bit different.

Winning right now might be more important than just about anything else at the moment. There is a LOT to undo.

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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