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ret5hd

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10. i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates.

Sat May 9, 2026, 03:26 PM

16 hrs ago

titanium. steel.

be as tough as nails and strike like a wasp. speak truth…don’t mollycoddle.

be like that mom that can make you cry without even touching you when she catches you doing something, but then can hug you to let you know she cares.

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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 17 hrs ago OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON 16 hrs ago #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee 16 hrs ago #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy 15 hrs ago #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue 8 hrs ago #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy 6 hrs ago #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair 8 hrs ago #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy 6 hrs ago #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 16 hrs ago #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates 16 hrs ago #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee 16 hrs ago #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd 16 hrs ago #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee 16 hrs ago #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd 16 hrs ago #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee 16 hrs ago #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle 6 hrs ago #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek 1 hr ago #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny 16 hrs ago #9

Trump might be dead or disabled by then. His sun is setting fast. Other issues will doom JD from the start. CTyankee 16 hrs ago #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat 15 hrs ago #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 15 hrs ago #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny 11 hrs ago #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 16 hrs ago #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie 14 hrs ago #23

Yep Alliepoo 7 hrs ago #40

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA 15 hrs ago #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee 15 hrs ago #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz 11 hrs ago #27

Misogyny is bigger than racism in America. I propose cabinet positions with real power to kick ass. usonian 15 hrs ago #18

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie 14 hrs ago #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo 7 hrs ago #41

I know that this is far feched, but this gal seems to have grabbed my attention by her knowledge and what-not... SWBTATTReg 15 hrs ago #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm 15 hrs ago #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 15 hrs ago #22

My two choices exactly DFW 10 hrs ago #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz 11 hrs ago #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan 11 hrs ago #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 11 hrs ago #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #32

I don't care about gender or race. I just want the people most capable of positive change in the WH Tim S 10 hrs ago #30

You are being overly sensible DFW 9 hrs ago #34

Tammy D tavernier 9 hrs ago #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 9 hrs ago #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ 9 hrs ago #37

I like Manatee 7 hrs ago #42

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo 6 hrs ago #43