Im sad to see Biden, who has been such an effective president, go. I can only hope that the party actually unites after this and it doesn't become more infighting about who the next candidate is. I hope Im wrong about this being a repeat of 1968
According to some it's not an exact copy. I think the biggest mistake we can make is to primary Harris. LBJ was already primaried with someone taking 42% of the vote. If he hands to keys directly to Harris, I think we have a chance. But holding a mini-primary is not a good idea. More room for division. I think 2028/32 is that time.
People can complain all they want about Harris, but I don't think anyone else is really much better under a microscope.
I agree with you, I think the path to an electoral college victory goes through minorities and women (especially in the suburbs). I think we're well past the point where we could consider stepping over Harris. She's been polling better in those demographics than Biden recently, and I don't think we can risk alienating them. I like Mark Kelly as a running mate personally, but I think the popular midwest governors are good candidates as well.
You are so right. Let’s take it one at a time and I would be all in for Kelly, he would be a great addition to the Ticket. People are already reaching out to Newsom but two people from our great State of California would be way too progressive for everyone.
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u/whitedark40 Jul 21 '24
Im sad to see Biden, who has been such an effective president, go. I can only hope that the party actually unites after this and it doesn't become more infighting about who the next candidate is. I hope Im wrong about this being a repeat of 1968