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Tommy Carcetti

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50. I'd honestly rather not.

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:54 PM

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He just leaves me feeling empty and vapid, to be honest. I've never really been all that impressed by him.

Either Wes Moore or Pete Buttigieg in 2028...assuming we have free and fair elections.

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Democrats Are Hopeful For A 2028 Run From Gavin Newsom [View all] SunSeeker Wednesday OP

Good gawd, Huffpo. What an offensive headline. hlthe2b Wednesday #1

You're right. SunSeeker Wednesday #2

... hlthe2b Wednesday #4

naive to assume there will be a next election ShepKat Wednesday #3

We can't assume anything, but we must fight. SunSeeker Wednesday #5

Yes. The game of thrones need to be much more sophisticated. msfiddlestix Wednesday #64

Trump's appointment of the Fox sycophant to be Secretary of Defense has a specific purpose. Lonestarblue Wednesday #28

it's ridiculous to assume otherwise. Groundhawg Sunday #101

Sure if he can win a primary In It to Win It Wednesday #6

he'll already have enough votes ShepKat Wednesday #44

Will This Country Survive Until Then? MrWowWow Wednesday #7

I think he has a lot of the same weaknesses as Harris. I'd prefer someone like Whitmer, Shapiro, or Fetterman tritsofme Wednesday #8

I really like Whitmer. SunSeeker Wednesday #9

One thing ill give him is he is very rhetorically gifted ColinC Wednesday #13

How to lose JustAnotherGen Wednesday #15

So which Dem could win? SunSeeker Wednesday #17

I don't buy that for a second. Whitmer is just a better candidate, by leaps and bounds. tritsofme Wednesday #21

We rejected a white woman in '16 and a WOC in '24. Millions voted down ballot and left the top blank. PortTack Wednesday #54

And every other year we didn't win, it was a white man who was rejected. tritsofme Wednesday #61

I'm not sure about that. LogDog75 Wednesday #62

Their candidate will be JD Vance. subterranean Yesterday #107

Whitmer is out Bettie Wednesday #19

Nah, I reject this line of thinking. Harris was a poor candidate in a tough cycle. tritsofme Wednesday #22

Twice we have run women Bettie Wednesday #24

Biden probably would have lost worse in 2024. tritsofme Wednesday #30

Well, since we're unlikely to have another Bettie Wednesday #33

Oh please. tritsofme Wednesday #40

I dont think she was a bad candidate, just she we was a she and black. nt doc03 Wednesday #38

She was polling in the single digits Zeitghost Wednesday #73

Hillary won the popular vote. toesonthenose Wednesday #91

He's way more charismatic Polybius Wednesday #49

He Has None RobinA Wednesday #68

Whitmer berksdem Wednesday #69

Fetterman? Alephy Wednesday #83

That is pure nonsense. tritsofme Thursday #94

Your suggestions are nonsense Alephy Thursday #98

Nope Alephy Wednesday #84

Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. tritsofme Thursday #95

Lol Alephy Thursday #97

He didn't say anything wrong Keepthesoulalive Sunday #104

Of those three, only Shapiro has a chance pinkstarburst Yesterday #111

He has no chance whatsoever. N/T valleyrogue Wednesday #10

I'd have to agree, judging by the reaction here to HuffPo's article. nt SunSeeker Wednesday #14

A "coastal elite" isn't going to win Horse with no Name Wednesday #11

Trump was a "coastal elite" doubleplusgood Wednesday #57

I saw Gov. Andy Beshear wrote an Op-Ed in the NYT.. Ars Longa Wednesday #75

I have seen a lot of him since the election. From what I heard he seems to think doc03 Sunday #106

He has positive qualities for sure angrychair Yesterday #109

Nonononononono ColinC Wednesday #12

His approval in California is low. Passages Wednesday #16

Newsom has work to do in California before running for President LogDog75 Wednesday #60

He easily survived the recall. Reports of his demise are greatly exaggerated. onecaliberal Wednesday #76

He's charismatic, but is he electable? EnergizedLib Wednesday #18

Doesn't matter who we run Johnny2X2X Wednesday #20

As a Californian, I'm grateful Newsom has been our Governor, but he's not the candidate for President following TSF msfiddlestix Wednesday #23

I don't believe it was rigged. Elessar Zappa Wednesday #46

Right. Several days ago I read a data point that indicated 40% of Ca voters, voted for TSF msfiddlestix Wednesday #63

I don't think he would have a chance. Emile Wednesday #25

I doubt there will be a midterm gab13by13 Wednesday #26

Will it matter? Happy Hoosier Wednesday #27

He may be a great governor for California but middle America doc03 Wednesday #29

Media is running this elite coastal bull kansasobama Wednesday #32

I have been there, it is beautiful state with friedly people but its politics are too liberal doc03 Wednesday #36

That is a bullshit RW talking point. Shoplifting absolutely has consequences in CA. SunSeeker Wednesday #65

Just saying that is the first thing people outside of California think doc03 Wednesday #70

No, that's not what you were "just saying." Infuriating how much the right wing lies have infiltrated here. SunSeeker Wednesday #72

The last three times we have lost Zeitghost Wednesday #47

If we dont get a grip on overpowering the right's propaganda machine oldmanlynn Wednesday #31

That would have been very hard to do, with the First Amendment. Mariana Wednesday #86

Might as well just nominate Vance The Revolution Wednesday #34

The GOP trashed Kamala Harris, who hadn't been involved in CA statewide politics in years, valleyrogue Wednesday #35

Agreed Ndp5 Wednesday #82

A famous California liberal might win the primary, but not the general dalton99a Wednesday #37

... Crepuscular Wednesday #39

Yes, unfortunately Fetterman is very unhealthy kansasobama Wednesday #45

Pass mr715 Wednesday #41

I agree, Beshear would be a great candidate Luciferous Wednesday #87

Yeah mr715 Wednesday #90

Wes Moore. DemocratSinceBirth Wednesday #42

The only way to victory is through the rustbelt...this election clearly showed that. Demsrule86 Wednesday #43

At this time, I don't see how any Democratic candidate would do any differently than either Biden or Kamala. Yavin4 Wednesday #48

I'd honestly rather not. Tommy Carcetti Wednesday #50

The country has rejected 2 women.....sadly neither of those two can win...gotta pick someone who can PortTack Wednesday #56

Wwwwwwwaaaaaayyyyyy too soon Raven123 Wednesday #51

No, it is time to get the best of our best in front of the nation. Between 6-12 candidates w/4 years for voters to see. SoFlaBro Wednesday #59

To start campaigning, of course, way too soon. Xolodno Wednesday #85

California Dems, maybe bigtree Wednesday #52

Wait, so we didn't lose because VP Harris mcar Wednesday #53

I Don't Know Which I Trust Less, Elections Or The People In This Country SoCalDavidS Wednesday #55

I'm sticking with my own personal theory here... fairfaxvadem Wednesday #58

America doesn't like Dems from coastal states...not since Kennedy. Wanderlust988 Wednesday #66

His ex is now a Trump. Ursus Rex Wednesday #67

I'm sure Newsom, Shapiro, and Beshear will be running for the nomination, among others. DavidDvorkin Wednesday #71

For those who are thinking what is good for Blue Wall kansasobama Wednesday #74

If not possible after fascists outlaw elections then maybe president of the country Westcoastia yaesu Wednesday #77

he was a top pick for me too BUT ecstatic Wednesday #78

Why? julmur Wednesday #79

Still processing 2024. I'll pass on any candidate for now. Hassler Wednesday #80

Quit please. Civilized elections don't start four years out. LakeArenal Wednesday #81

No more annointings please ThePartyThatListens Wednesday #88

No, America saturated in right wing propaganda is what got us here. SunSeeker Thursday #92

TBH I have to agree with ThePartyThatListens above, BlueGenes Thursday #93

Biden always said he was going to be a transition president, and picked Kamala as his VP for that reason. SunSeeker Thursday #96

Message auto-removed Name removed Sunday #99

I don't have to tell myself anything. It's on video. Where were you in 2020?! SunSeeker Sunday #102

I like Newsom Blue_Tires Wednesday #89

Californian here... I'm not sure he can sell it in the Rust belt. Or the Carolinas. WarGamer Sunday #100

I will support our candidate in 4 years.But I will not even think about it for 2 years Tribetime Sunday #103

No gay texan Sunday #105

It's early, I realize, but: Janbdwl72 Yesterday #108

Hard Pass krawhitham Yesterday #110

I think someone like Walz makes more sense. Emile Yesterday #112