Looking Ahead (WAY Ahead)

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 10/7/25 at 7:35pm

Yeah, I know.  It's maybe too early to start thinking of Democratic Presidential candidates who can turn our wonderful country back to BLUE in the next election. But that's what I'm doing.  Subject to change as the election nears, my top three candidates at this moment (in no certain order) are:

Kamala Harris

Gavin Newsom

JB Pritzker

Care to share your top three?

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/7/25 at 8:08pm

Kamala burned a lot of bridges with her book, unfortunately. What she said about Pete Buttigieg wasn't great, so I think she is done with politics and stated she won't be running in 2028. Sadly, this country isn't ready for a woman (painful for me to type that) so I am looking at Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro and Corey Booker. All exceptional, intelligent, and good men.

[darquegk]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 1:35pm

You'd need someone who can not only have good policies, but can go for the shock-and-awe approach that the Republican Party has made their own. The political equivalent of Colin Jost and Michael Che: someone whose reputation and policies are defensible enough that they can get their hands dirty and be non-PC, even offensive, to make a point.

Think of the way "weird" and "will you shut up, man" made waves before. Imagine someone who is willing to steal the bread from their opponent's mouth by using a B-level slur against them. Decorum isn't working: we may need someone willing to puncture the posturing, self-aggrandizing masculinity of MAGA by saying something like "that's r*tarded" or "why are you being such a f*ggot" during a debate. 

A low blow? Likely. Offensive to many of your OWN constituents? Also likely. But given that schoolyard mockery and questioning of their masculine superiority is the only thing that actually gets under MAGA's skin, it might be time to go back to the nineties.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 1:44pm

Today, Wannabe Dictator said he wants to put Illinois Governor Pritzker in jail (while his thugs have invaded Chicago for no reason).

Governor Pritzker's response:  "Come and get me."

Yeah, I could be happy with a President Pritzker.

[kdogg36]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 5:33pm

darquegk said: "Decorum isn't working: we may need someone willing to puncture the posturing, self-aggrandizing masculinity of MAGA by saying something like "that's r*tarded" or "why are you beingsuch a f*ggot" during a debate."

Yikes. I would not vote for a candidate who talked like that, not even against J.D. Vance. In fact, I would actively oppose their election and hope for something better in 2032. I might vote for someone who is a little like you're describing, in terms of violating the previous norms of civility, but absolutely not to that grotesque extent. 

But what I really want is a return to normalcy, not someone who's trying to be the Democratic version a MAGA asshole dictator.

Updated On: 10/8/25 at 05:33 PM

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 10/8/25 at 6:32pm

darquegk said: "You'd need someone who can not only have good policies, but can go for the shock-and-awe approach that the Republican Party has made their own. The political equivalent of Colin Jost and Michael Che: someone whose reputation and policies are defensible enough that they can get their hands dirty and be non-PC, even offensive, to make a point.

Think of the way "weird" and "will you shut up, man" made waves before. Imagine someone who is willing to steal the bread from their opponent's mouth by using a B-level slur against them. Decorum isn't working: we may need someone willing to puncture the posturing, self-aggrandizing masculinity of MAGA by saying something like "that's r*tarded" or "why are you beingsuch a f*ggot" during a debate.

A low blow? Likely. Offensive to many of your OWN constituents? Also likely. But given that schoolyard mockery and questioning of their masculine superiority is the only thing that actually gets under MAGA's skin, it might be time to go back to the nineties."

AOC was doing something like this this week, making fun of Steven Miller's height. It seemed to work well. 

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 10/10/25 at 2:15pm

You are all very optimistic that we will have legitimate elections in 2028. Dominion Voting has been purchased by a former Republican election official and is now Liberty Vote. 

We have masked feds kidnapping people off the street in broad daylight. We've crossed the rubicon. It will take decades to come back from this.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 10/10/25 at 3:02pm

ErikJ972 said: "You are all very optimistic that we will have legitimate elections in 2028. Dominion Voting has been purchased by a former Republican election official and is now Liberty Vote.

We have masked feds kidnapping people off the street in broad daylight. We've crossed the rubicon. It will take decades to come back from this."

THAT'S the attitude.  (NOT !)

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 10/10/25 at 8:42pm

Highland Guy said: "ErikJ972 said: "You are all very optimistic that we will have legitimate elections in 2028. Dominion Voting has been purchased by a former Republican election official and is now Liberty Vote.

We have masked feds kidnapping people off the street in broad daylight. We've crossed the rubicon. It will take decades to come back from this."

THAT'S the attitude.(NOT !)"

Right. Denial is the answer. (Not !)

Updated On: 10/10/25 at 08:42 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 5:30pm

Rashida Tlaib 2028

More importantly, Erik is so right. Uncle Sam needs to shed his hubris.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 5:31pm

P.S. Yes, my break lasted a week before I fell off the wagon.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 7:56pm

Rashida Tlaib

Sorry, we're taking suggestions for people that can actually win a Presidential election. I guess that wasn't crystal clear for someone like you.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:04pm

Sutton Ross said: "Rashida Tlaib

Sorry, we're taking suggestions for people that can actually win a Presidential election. I guess that wasn't crystal clear for someone like you."

White hetero cis men 50+ only. Got it.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:07pm

This is America and not your messy ass head we're all living in, so 100% correct. I'm glad you finally understand who Americans actually vote for in a Presidential election. 

This Aint The Airport

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:21pm

Must be Christian. I forgot about that rule.

The American Dream.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:49pm

Sutton Ross said: "This is America and not your messy asshead we're all living in, so 100% correct. I'm glad you finally understand who Americans actually vote for in a Presidential election.

This Aint The Airport"

Just when I think you can’t get any more pathetic…

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:50pm

I was in a low mood last week. I feel better now. Sue me.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 8:56pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "Must be Christian. I forgot about that rule.

To be honest, I don't think Democrats care about that. I mentioned Josh Shapiro, who is extremely popular in PA.

Just leave next time you're in a "low mood" bro, no need to create a thread about it. 

Updated On: 10/13/25 at 08:56 PM

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:05pm

Sutton Ross said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "Must be Christian. I forgot about that rule.

To be honest, I don't think Democrats care about that. I mentioned Josh Shapiro, who is extremely popular in PA."

No one cares about your political opinions sweetie. 

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:17pm

Matt Rogers said: "Sutton Ross said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "Must be Christian. I forgot about that rule.

To be honest, I don't think Democrats care about that. I mentioned Josh Shapiro, who is extremely popular in PA."

No one cares about your political opinions sweetie."

I created this thread because I thought it would be interesting who we think would be possible Democratic Presidential candidates.  Sutton Ross understood that, and responded with her suggestions.  Some of us do, in fact, care about her political opinions.

If you weren't so busy trashing Sutton Ross, you might have had time to give us YOUR suggestions and political opinions.

ENOUGH  WITH  THE  TROLLING  !!

Updated On: 10/13/25 at 09:17 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:21pm

If Trump decides to go for a third term, and I fear he might… could Obama come back as his opponent?

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:31pm

Highland Guy said: "Matt Rogers said: "Sutton Ross said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "Must be Christian. I forgot about that rule.

To be honest, I don't think Democrats care about that. I mentioned Josh Shapiro, who is extremely popular in PA."

No one cares about your political opinions sweetie."

I created this thread because I thoughtit would be interesting who we think would be possible Democratic Presidential candidates. Sutton Ross understood that, and responded with her suggestions. Some of us do, in fact, care about her political opinions.

If you weren't so busy trashing Sutton Ross, you might have had time to give us YOUR suggestionsand political opinions.

ENOUGH WITH THE TROLLING !!"

 

Anyone defending Satan Ross is the Bad Guy. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:35pm

Hahaha. My God, thanks Highland Guy. I had no idea that thing was still trying to harass me. He was violently threatening and abusive years ago because I liked the very successful, incredible musical MJ. I guess someone has some unresolved trauma? Whaaaaah! 

After he was suspended over and over again for that (LOLZ), I decided to block him on Rob's advice about a year ago. I love that I live rent free in his head tho for like...how many years has it been on Broadway? Four? Incredibly amusing. No need to highlight his sad attempt to get my attention. I gave my opinion on the candidates, and I thank you for allowing me to do so. The block function: It's a beautiful thing  

Updated On: 10/13/25 at 09:35 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:44pm

P.S. Why are the thumbs up likes acting so weird. This is place gets worse and worse. Bots, morons, who knows.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/13/25 at 9:49pm

Returning to the topic of the thread (before the OP has a dizzy spell), I actually think this CONSTANT election cycle is a large part of the problem. Political discourse that actually solves issues is non existent. The next election is THREE YEARS AWAY. Who can help us NOW?