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

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Sat May 9, 2026, 03:30 PM

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Gabby Giffords would be First Lady, and we know what her work would probably center around. We have so many good candidates, by the time they get going it will probably take some time to get down to the best few.

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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 19 hrs ago OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy 19 hrs ago #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON 19 hrs ago #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee 18 hrs ago #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue 10 hrs ago #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair 10 hrs ago #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy 8 hrs ago #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 19 hrs ago #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates 19 hrs ago #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee 19 hrs ago #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd 19 hrs ago #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee 18 hrs ago #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd 18 hrs ago #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee 18 hrs ago #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle 8 hrs ago #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek 4 hrs ago #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny 18 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 18 hrs ago #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat 18 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 18 hrs ago #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny 14 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 18 hrs ago #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie 17 hrs ago #23

Yep Alliepoo 10 hrs ago #40

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA 18 hrs ago #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee 18 hrs ago #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz 14 hrs ago #27

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

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie 16 hrs ago #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo 10 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 18 hrs ago #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm 17 hrs ago #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 17 hrs ago #22

My two choices exactly DFW 12 hrs ago #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz 14 hrs ago #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan 13 hrs ago #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 13 hrs ago #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 12 hrs ago #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 12 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 12 hrs ago #30

You are being overly sensible DFW 12 hrs ago #34

Tammy D tavernier 12 hrs ago #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 11 hrs ago #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #37

I like Manatee 10 hrs ago #42

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo 9 hrs ago #43