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31. She would be excellent for SecDef.

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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 18 hrs ago OP

Whitmer is the obvious choice Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #1

Our nominee will be whoever we, the Democratic voters, vote for. W_HAMILTON 17 hrs ago #3

Well, of course. We just don't know which woman. CTyankee 17 hrs ago #7

If Whitmer runs, she would likely be my first choice Fiendish Thingy 16 hrs ago #19

Whitmar has been a really good governor but i don't think she has the charisma to be elected president Buckeyeblue 9 hrs ago #38

I don't expect her to run in 2028 Fiendish Thingy 7 hrs ago #44

Sorry this is unforgivable angrychair 9 hrs ago #39

Trump was holding Michigan hostage for federal dollars Fiendish Thingy 7 hrs ago #45

While she may not be the pick, if she has recommendations... ultralite001 17 hrs ago #2

Do you want to win? Prairie Gates 17 hrs ago #4

Of course. What a question! CTyankee 17 hrs ago #5

buy the "thickest skin" you can afford (nt) ret5hd 17 hrs ago #6

I'm here for the same reason you are. We are Democrats! CTyankee 17 hrs ago #8

i 100 percent agree...just armor up, candidates. ret5hd 17 hrs ago #10

The GOP will not get another POTUS for a LONG, LONG time! CTyankee 17 hrs ago #12

After Nixon's debacle and resignation TheProle 7 hrs ago #46

I read right here at DU that a GWB presidency would mean the end of federal elections Shrek 2 hrs ago #47

Make fun of Alpha males for being Trump cucks Johonny 17 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 17 hrs ago #11

2 years after BHO'S ground breaking Cosmocat 17 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 16 hrs ago #17

I dont think JD wins the primary Johonny 13 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 17 hrs ago #13

I love the GG as FLOTUS idea, and Kelly generally. He will never win POTUS tho. AZJonnie 15 hrs ago #23

Yep Alliepoo 9 hrs ago #40

Michelle Lujan Grisham? GJGCA 17 hrs ago #14

She would be excellent! CTyankee 17 hrs ago #15

Melanie Stansbury better as we say in NM Ponietz 13 hrs ago #27

Misogyny is bigger than racism in America. I propose cabinet positions with real power to kick ass. usonian 16 hrs ago #18

I was leaning that way too. Two males would be prudent in this election. BUT an ALL FEMALE cabinet! AZJonnie 15 hrs ago #24

I agree with you. Alliepoo 9 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 16 hrs ago #20

Refer to the Epstein Ballroom. Norrrm 16 hrs ago #21

Klobuchar or Spanberger Raven123 16 hrs ago #22

My two choices exactly DFW 11 hrs ago #33

Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative, is fearless, rejects AIPAC money, and my pick for a future VP Ponietz 13 hrs ago #26

Sharice Davids. flvegan 12 hrs ago #28

I'd love Tammy Duckworth, but I don't think she wants it. Scrivener7 12 hrs ago #29

She would be excellent for SecDef. 3catwoman3 11 hrs ago #31

Oh wow, yes. Scrivener7 11 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 11 hrs ago #30

You are being overly sensible DFW 11 hrs ago #34

Tammy D tavernier 11 hrs ago #35

We lose another election and there will be no democratic republic left awesomerwb1 10 hrs ago #36

We've run a lot of white guys who lost too EdmondDantes_ 10 hrs ago #37

I like Manatee 8 hrs ago #42

Man or Woman, I don't care at this point. Iggo 7 hrs ago #43