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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy current personal rankings of announced and probable Democratic presidential candidates
1. Joe Biden
2. Sherrod Brown
3. Beto O'Rourke
4. Kamala Harris
5. Elizabeth Warren
6. Cory Booker
7. Jay Inlsee
8. Kirsten Gillibrand
9. Amy Klobuchar
10. Julian Castro
11. John Hickenlooper
12. Steve Bullock
13. Eric Garcetti
14. Pete Buttigieg
15. Bernie Sanders
16. Tulsi Gabbard
17. Richard Ojeda
slumcamper
(1,604 posts)Shell_Seas
(3,328 posts)Horse with no Name
(33,956 posts)But would hold my nose for in a general.
Heres hoping they get ferreted out...lol
doompatrol39
(428 posts)..then there won't be any "hold my nose" candidates left. Especially since hopefully neither of them stand a chance (although I do worry that the powers that be are going to put their weight behind Gillibrand and succeed at rebranding her) of making it far in the primary.
I hope Biden doesn't run, but not because I don't like him just because I think we stand the least chance of generating the excitement we'll need if he's the nominee.
Everyone else?
RandySF
(58,488 posts)But after Trump, I think we need the steadiest hands at the wheel to fix the mess at home and restore our reputation abroad. One term, then pass it on to the next generation.
doompatrol39
(428 posts)...at this point if it's just old white guy against old white guy, they will get the turn out and will win.
As 2018 showed we need turnout, turnout, and more turnout. That requires excitement.
SaschaHM
(2,897 posts)RandySF
(58,488 posts)SaschaHM
(2,897 posts)before Iowa (if he's losing) and before the registration deadline, he'd definitely be the frontrunner for the nom.
Same goes for Swalwell, who is contemplating a prez run, in the CA-Sen if Harris wins the nomination and then the general. Running for President and losing the nomination without creating a bitter divide is a great way to increase one's political chances for future office.
D_Master81
(1,822 posts)I dont see Indiana electing a gay Democrat anytime soon.
aeromanKC
(3,322 posts)Great list. I hope the ticket is a combination of #1,2, or 3
I hate that Ohio can't f'n elect a Dem Governor. Would hate to lose that seat with the gavel being so close for the Dems to pick up in 2020 or 2022.
Unfortunately, I think Bernie is too low. Hopefully, Warren and Beto will take the progressive baton from Bernie in this cycle!!
Only 3 on that list that I would hold my nose to vote for.
chimpymustgo
(12,774 posts)aeromanKC
(3,322 posts)Every candidate has a negative or two (for example my negative on Brown in that the Dems would lose a senate seat), but any combo there would be a great ticket!!
And the only GOP with a chance would be Haley. 2020 should be a good cycle for Dems.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)RandySF
(58,488 posts)monmouth4
(9,686 posts)NCjack
(10,279 posts)move 1 to 3, 9 to 1, 14 to 17, 5 to 1, 8 to 17, 2 to 3, 7 to 6, 11 to 1. Yeah, that fixes it.
charlyvi
(6,537 posts)And as veep, Sherrod or Beto. I must clarify, this could change as I learn more about each candidate. My hard noes are Tulsi and Bernie.
panader0
(25,816 posts)I like Brown, O'Rourke, Harris, Warren, Booker, Klobuchar.
I'll have to research some of the rest.
I would like to see two women on the ticket. I really believe that would win.