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Fiendish Thingy

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19. If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice

Sat May 9, 2026, 04:07 PM

22 hrs ago

I’m not that excited about anyone else mentioned in the current polling (AOC isn’t going to run)

Of those not mentioned in the polls, Chris Murphy has piqued my interest.

How about you?

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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 23 hrs ago OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON 23 hrs ago #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee 23 hrs ago #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy 22 hrs ago #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue 15 hrs ago #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy 13 hrs ago #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair 14 hrs ago #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy 13 hrs ago #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 23 hrs ago #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates 23 hrs ago #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee 23 hrs ago #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd 23 hrs ago #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee 23 hrs ago #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd 23 hrs ago #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee 23 hrs ago #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle 13 hrs ago #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek 8 hrs ago #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny 23 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 23 hrs ago #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat 22 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 22 hrs ago #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny 18 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 23 hrs ago #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie 21 hrs ago #23

Yep Alliepoo 14 hrs ago #40

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA 22 hrs ago #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee 22 hrs ago #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz 18 hrs ago #27

Misogyny is bigger than racism in America. I propose cabinet positions with real power to kick ass. usonian 22 hrs ago #18

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie 21 hrs ago #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo 14 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 22 hrs ago #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm 22 hrs ago #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 21 hrs ago #22

My two choices exactly DFW 16 hrs ago #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz 18 hrs ago #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan 18 hrs ago #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 17 hrs ago #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 16 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 17 hrs ago #30

You are being overly sensible DFW 16 hrs ago #34

Tammy D tavernier 16 hrs ago #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 16 hrs ago #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #37

I like Manatee 14 hrs ago #42

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo 13 hrs ago #43