I’m interested to see what lemmy thinks of this, I honestly haven’t kept track of the potential options.
Mark Kelly.
Astronaut, has absolutely been an amazing husband to Gabby Gifords, impeccable background that is literally the American Dream, and untouchable character.
He would absolutely destroy Trump.
I’ve never heard of him until just now—one glance and he is elite. This is easily the best candidate they could field.
I’m not even an American and I would be so psyched by a Mark Kelly run for president.
Then all we would need would be to get Chris Hatfield as or PM up here and it would be an intelligent astronaut super hemisphere.
And he has a twin with a nearly identical pedigree, it’s insane. But I’d love to see a Harris/Kelly ticket.
jon stewart. because he would be excellent, and absolutely does not want the job
He’ll do the job. He’s only going to work one night a week though…
Hey that’s more than Trump worked his entire Presidency.
“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” — Douglas Adams
“I refuse to be a part of any club that would have me as one of its members” -Groucho Marx
This statement has never been truer
Double edged sword. Jon would make a great President. But, I also bet he would be miserable doing the job and I would really hate to do that do him.
Especially is he is asked to do a drone strike.
Yes, I’d be okay with him, but Porter is an electable candidate. And she’s willing to go a bit left of center.
Been saying that for years! PLUS! He can’t even use the excuse that it’ll turn his hair grey, because, well, c’mon Jon. It’s time to look in a mirror. That ship has sailed.
Seems like an interesting guy, and fits my two basic criteria: not being a geriatric and being a reasonable person. I’ve limited my expectations to avoid disappointment :'D
It’s Donald’s turn to drop out.
Removed by mod
Kamala Harris/Mark Kelly
An astronaut for president? That’s actually pretty catchy.
Also seems like an interesting guy outside of that.
Without a doubt the best option the Democrats have right now
Of course the Democrats are gonna run someone from offworld 🙄
Bernie Sanders / AOC ticket.
Other way round.
Any order is fine by me, but part of me wants some retired cop to see that the guy he dragged away from civil rights protests in the 70s is now president.
Let’s be brutally honest here, those cops will have long since died of alcoholism.
I hear Katie Porter is available…
University prof? Witty? Sharp tongue?
I’m down.
badass veteran and working mother, current Junior Senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth
That’s an impressive track record.
Why? No shade, just curious.
I think she’s awesome in general. I think her service record and voting record make her a palatable or even desirable candidate for a wide swath of the population, not just Democrats — I’m not one myself, though I vote for more Democrats than any other party’s candidates.
Thank you for replying. I considered her for my primary vote, when she ran, but ultimately wrote in my candidate.
Katie Porter + AOC
It would cause the right’s heads to explode.
I like Porter. AOC needs a rest, I think.
I used to be really captivated by her leadership, but in the last few years, I think things have gotten complicated. Perhaps I’m being too forgiving, but during Biden’s presidency it seemed like she lost her nerve to stick her neck out for what she believed in more and more. Maybe I’m inventing things, but I get the sense that January 6th scared the fucking shit out of her. I think her life flashed before her eyes, and afterwards she felt like being among the most progressive voices while trying not to rock the boat too much or draw too much personal attention from the right was enough, and that challenging Democrats on their bullshit was too stressful and risky.
If that’s the case, I don’t blame her. I still admire what she’s done, but she does not have the spark she once did.
Just being in Washington makes a person more cautious. There’s a reason why sticking one’s neck out is considered brave.
Katie Porter would get me to the polls.
I like Buttigieg the most, but I don’t think he has enough time to be built up for this election. I’d be excited to see him as a VP ticket, or for next election.
I think that Kamala is our best choice, but I worry that our country isn’t ready to vote in a female president. We’re still so ridiculously misogynistic that it would be comical if it wasn’t such a fucking travesty
Pete needs to go mayor some more. He had a few good ideas during the primary, but as Transportation Secretary I’m astounded at his lack of ambition.
There are a handful of administration officials – Lina Khan first among them – who’ve learned to use their power assertively to make changes to broken systems. And Pete… he seems like he just pops up when another piece of infrastructure breaks to let us know that he’s on it. Maybe he’s doing something more, but if so he’s doing it very, very quietly.
This was sort of my impression to. Like I loosely liked him, but couldn’t really tell you what he’s directly responsible for. Which isn’t a bad thing on its own and doesn’t mean he wasnt doing a good job, just that I don’t know much about him.
I would disagree. The only reason the last woman to run for president failed was because she was Hillary Clinton. If she’d have been virtually anyone else, she’d probably have won.
I think you underestimate how sexiest the United States is.
Yeah, even women hates other women.
The reason she lost is she let someone media hack convince her to wear that smile.
Why does he need to be built up?
My fingers are eternally crossed for Whitmer
Anyone under the age of 50
Why? Because they will have the energy, experience and ability to take on such an important position.
Katie Porter!!
I don’t think that there are any that I would back 100%. There are a lot that I could support 90% or more, like Sanders and Warren. Even AOC.
OTOH, I also strongly believe in 2A rights–in addition to freedom of/from religion, freedom of speech, freedom of choice, etc.–and there simply are not any Democratic candidates that I’m aware of that support 2A rights. They always say, “I support 2A rights, but…”, and that “but” immediately precedes ideas to restrict 2A rights in significant ways. (“I support 2A rights, but I just don’t think that anyone needs a gun other than a muzzle loading Kentucky long rifle.”)
In short, I’ll never support any Republican more than, at most, 40%. I have yet to find any Democrat that I can support more than 90%.
Gun nuts are a scourge on the country.
People opposed to civil rights are a scourge on the country.
Turd Sandwich always struck me as an upstanding guy.
Don’t forget Giant duche has a really compelling platform
Maria Branyas.
I think age is important, and Biden just didn’t have the necessary life experience to be a successful candidate 😉
You mean life expectancy?
Life
