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62. We don't even know if she can win a statewide office yet. nt

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Nor too early to talk about 2028. What about AOC for POTUS? [View all] yellowcanine Nov 28 OP

Ay yay yay Prairie Gates Nov 28 #1

I like her but if this country can't even accept someone like Clinton or Harris, travelingthrulife Nov 28 #2

This nation won't elect a woman. Squaredeal Nov 28 #17

Yes, and I don't think the third time will be the charm in the situation Walleye Nov 28 #27

The sad truth Lithos Nov 28 #77

If you want a Republican in the White House in 2029 Bluestocking Nov 28 #3

What about her? MineralMan Nov 28 #4

kelly rampartd Nov 28 #5

We cannot afford to not take a chance imo. Just like we did with Obama. yellowcanine Nov 28 #9

"Dems overthink the electability issue, imo." stopdiggin Nov 28 #26

I think most women would agree that Harris and Clinton were not safe choices.We know, we're used to disappointmennt. Walleye Nov 28 #32

Oh, please. W_HAMILTON Nov 28 #39

Could it be "the safe choice" is defined as the person karynnj Nov 28 #43

No sheshe2 Nov 28 #79

I think AOC would be a great senator. yardwork Nov 28 #6

My home state AltairIV Nov 28 #68

Yes, it really is too early to talk about 2028. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 28 #7

You are very right. Big Blue Marble Nov 28 #76

I seriously doubt they would do that. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 28 #84

As Michelle Obama said "this country isn't ready for a woman president". Ferryboat Nov 28 #8

That's right, the female leaders in other countries are not in command of the largest military in the world. That's it Walleye Nov 28 #33

I'm all in on AOC for POTUS -misanthroptimist Nov 28 #10

There isn't an example in the last 125 years of someone from the House successfully running for president Buckeyeblue Nov 28 #11

Governors tend to be elected President FalloutShelter Nov 28 #65

She should run for Senate in 2028. Schumer so needs to go, and if he insists on running again, AOC can defeat him. Celerity Nov 28 #12

You are right SocialDemocrat61 Nov 28 #69

Celerity........... Upthevibe Nov 28 #80

I think she needs to build her resume. GreenWave Nov 28 #87

I would love it mvd Nov 28 #13

mvd.......... Upthevibe Nov 28 #81

No. As Michelle Obama said the US isn't ready for a woman President Ritabert Nov 28 #14

I love Kelly as my Senator and as a very honorable man, but he's not electable as POTUS AZJonnie Nov 28 #21

You're right. I like Pritzker too. Ritabert Nov 28 #25

Pritzker is my 1st choice, if he chooses to run SheltieLover Nov 28 #34

JB is good on his feet duckworth969 Nov 28 #72

Sadly, but for the violence, his wife might have been President karynnj Nov 28 #35

AZJonnie......... Upthevibe Nov 28 #82

Pritzker or Newsom for me JustAnotherGen Nov 28 #90

If you want to lose another election, sure why not awesomerwb1 Nov 28 #15

awesomerwb1........... Upthevibe Nov 28 #83

No Mz Pip Nov 28 #16

It is too soon, but regardless, this country is clearly too deeply misogynistic Ocelot II Nov 28 #18

A woman will not be the 2028 Dem nominee Fiendish Thingy Nov 28 #19

Pete for President CurtEastPoint Nov 28 #20

He would have a much better chance than AOC and I would absolutely LOVE to vote for Pete AZJonnie Nov 28 #22

AZJonnie............. Upthevibe Nov 28 #85

If Pete runs, he has my vote pinkstarburst Nov 28 #49

Who also has never won a statewide election MichMan Nov 28 #89

She's the best candidate if we wanna lose all 50 states nycbos Nov 28 #23

nycbos......... Upthevibe Nov 28 #86

What's the definition of insanity? dem4decades Nov 28 #24

The truth is Jilly_in_VA Nov 28 #28

well, there's a trial ballon .... gunned into rags and tatters within a matter of minutes ! - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 28 #29

No. This will result in President Vance Blumancru Nov 28 #30

Newsom/Shapiro Is My Ticket, Also! The Latter Is My Governor.... ColoringFool Nov 28 #48

We need someone who will win. And that means someone who dumbshit American voters RockRaven Nov 28 #31

I do agree mvd Nov 28 #40

This is a complete and utter horseshite suggestion. murielm99 Nov 28 #36

Josh Shspiro OLDMDDEM Nov 28 #37

My list of favorites: Shapiro, Goldman or Newsom. Paladin Nov 28 #45

Dan Goldman? He has only served in the US House since 2023. Celerity Nov 28 #51

Goldman is smart, accomplished, and has a great media presence. Paladin Nov 28 #55

My concern about Shapiro: Upthevibe Nov 28 #88

she won't win the general election rollin74 Nov 28 #38

Have been very impressed... BH liberal Nov 28 #41

Strident Critics Corktown Nov 28 #63

Yes it is. We have the midterms to crush first, we should concentrate on that first. ms liberty Nov 28 #42

Not yet. (She'll get there, but not this cycle.) aeromanKC Nov 28 #44

Would love to see her elected. A lot can change by 2028, but don't see her doing well in most states. I'd vote for her. Silent Type Nov 28 #46

Definition of "Insanity": Nominating A 3rd Woman For President...... ColoringFool Nov 28 #47

No Greg_In_SF Nov 28 #50

people need to come to terms Stacey Grove Nov 28 #52

Secure the vote first Easterncedar Nov 28 #53

Nope VanceFan Nov 28 #54

How does she get to 270 electoral votes? fujiyamasan Nov 28 #56

Yes ._. Nov 28 #57

Nope. gulliver Nov 28 #58

She needs to be VP krawhitham Nov 28 #59

Kamala Harris was charismatic, articulate, had impeccable progressive credentials. betsuni Nov 28 #60

My current favorite is... Mike Nelson Nov 28 #61

We don't even know if she can win a statewide office yet. nt Blasphemer Nov 28 #62

Republicans cheat. Chemical Bill Nov 28 #64

AOC replaces Schumer as NY Senator in 2028. PufPuf23 Nov 28 #66

Not my choice. Happy Hoosier Nov 28 #67

I like her, but seriously we HAVE to decisively win next time. Until we secure our democracy, I'd prefer that we avoid ecstatic Nov 28 #70

Let's help AOC beat Chuck duckworth969 Nov 28 #71

I think AOC should run for Schumer's Senate seat in 2028 red dog 1 Nov 28 #73

No. We've had two female candidates and they both lost. Initech Nov 28 #74

Newsom yes JustAnotherGen Nov 28 #91

She needs to run and win as Senator first JI7 Nov 28 #75

Fine with me but the Politics as Usual brigade will flood the media with ""Too Liberal" fears. Ping Tung Nov 28 #78