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67. No suggestion that I'm pushing, but

Tue May 12, 2026, 03:05 PM

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I could easily see Amy Klobuchar or Elissa Slotkin as VP nominee.

I see both POTUS and VP as wide open for now. Plenty of qualified candidates, some with minor drawbacks, but nothing insurmountable. So far, I see no one with Obama’s charisma or Hillary’s phalanx of qualifications, but that isn’t necessary to win. Just look at Bush II or Trump. As in 2008, logic would dictate that securing the Democratic nomination should be enough to secure the presidency. But history never follows exactly the path that logic would dictate, or else there never would have been a Trump administration—or even a Cheney/Bush administration, for that matter.

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I know it's early BUT, do you have a suggestion for a Dem woman running for POTUS or VP? [View all] CTyankee Saturday OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy Saturday #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON Saturday #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee Saturday #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy Saturday #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue Saturday #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy Sunday #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair Saturday #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy Sunday #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 Saturday #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates Saturday #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee Saturday #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd Saturday #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee Saturday #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd Saturday #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee Saturday #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle Sunday #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek Sunday #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny Saturday #9

Trump might be dead or disabled by then. His sun is setting fast. Other issues will doom JD from the start. CTyankee Saturday #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat Saturday #16

But I think the electorate will be so angry, tired and sick of the repuke brand, it will be a long time before they are CTyankee Saturday #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny Saturday #25

I like Elissa Slotkin for Veep and, at this early stage in the game, maybe Mark Kelly for POTUS. I love the idea that Vinca Saturday #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie Saturday #23

Yep Alliepoo Saturday #40

Don't sell Senator Kelly short DemocracyForever Yesterday #49

I see that as a very realistic possibility DFW Yesterday #63

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA Saturday #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee Saturday #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz Saturday #27

Definitely Melanie Stansbury -NM rep womanofthehills Yesterday #61

I like MLG but we don't want to have to relive "Gropegate" Ritabert Yesterday #58

Misogyny is bigger than racism in America. I propose cabinet positions with real power to kick ass. usonian Saturday #18

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie Saturday #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo Saturday #41

We've managed to elect a black man to the presidency TBF Yesterday #54

Agree. One must go with their strategic strength, not just strength. usonian Yesterday #66

I know that this is far feched, but this gal seems to have grabbed my attention by her knowledge and what-not... SWBTATTReg Saturday #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm Saturday #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 Saturday #22

My two choices exactly DFW Saturday #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz Saturday #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan Saturday #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 Saturday #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 Saturday #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 Saturday #32

I don't care about gender or race. I just want the people most capable of positive change in the WH Tim S Saturday #30

You are being overly sensible DFW Saturday #34

Tammy D tavernier Saturday #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 Saturday #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ Saturday #37

Conveniently Overlooking Gender. ColoringFool Yesterday #51

Jill Stein hurt Hilary and Kamala DemocracyForever Yesterday #48

I like Manatee Sunday #42

I like her too, have met her several times, but.... DFW Yesterday #64

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo Sunday #43

Why? Because It Was So Successful In The Past? ColoringFool Yesterday #50

No one will like my suggestion bucolic_frolic Yesterday #52

My suggestion: Don't. Sogo Yesterday #53

I'll let it play out this summer and choose from there Torchlight Yesterday #55

Yes. maxsolomon Yesterday #56

Whatever punches they throw, punch back twice as hard. Doodley Yesterday #57

I like Tammy Duckworth and she's a fighter. Ritabert Yesterday #59

I HAVE a suggestion for EVERY Democratic candidate running for ANY office, from PRESIDENT down to Jack Valentino Yesterday #60

Sounds like Melanie Stansbury is your girl womanofthehills Yesterday #62

Never heard of her--- just talking about what I've read from polls--- Jack Valentino Yesterday #65

No suggestion that I'm pushing, but DFW Yesterday #67