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Garrett78

(10,721 posts) Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:07 PM Jul 2018

We don't need Oprah to run for POTUS. We don't need Avenatti to run for POTUS.

There are dozens of Democrats who are more qualified and more likely to beat Trump. Including a 53-year-old, charismatic US Senator who was California's Attorney General for 6 years.

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We don't need Oprah to run for POTUS. We don't need Avenatti to run for POTUS. (Original Post) Garrett78 Jul 2018 OP

I agree manor321 Jul 2018 #1

But Trump has done so well as an outsider. Different Drummer Jul 2018 #2

We need Russ Feingold to run for POTUS. milestogo Jul 2018 #3

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She is more than qualified and more than ready NY_20th Jul 2018 #5

While I get where you're coming from, MoonchildCA Jul 2018 #7

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Misogyny, like racism and other bigotries, NY_20th Jul 2018 #11

Oprah isn't running and I doubt Avenatti will, either. NY_20th Jul 2018 #6

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If she ran and won the nomination, NY_20th Jul 2018 #10

No purity tests. Garrett78 Jul 2018 #12

+1 NY_20th Jul 2018 #16

We need Tammy Duckworth to run for President. Squinch Jul 2018 #13

I would love to see Tammy throw her hat in the ring. NY_20th Jul 2018 #15

K&R UTUSN Jul 2018 #14

Agree Totally colsohlibgal Jul 2018 #17

manor321

(3,344 posts)

1. I agree

Reply to Garrett78 (Original post)

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:10 PM

Jul 2018

I want someone with a history in the Democratic party.

If we elect an outsider, they'll have no loyalty to the Democratic party.

Different Drummer

(7,606 posts)

2. But Trump has done so well as an outsider.

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:12 PM

Jul 2018

milestogo

(16,829 posts)

3. We need Russ Feingold to run for POTUS.

Reply to Garrett78 (Original post)

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:14 PM

Jul 2018

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NY_20th

(1,028 posts)

5. She is more than qualified and more than ready

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:19 PM

Jul 2018

if she decides to run.

MoonchildCA

(1,301 posts)

7. While I get where you're coming from,

Reply to Name removed (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:24 PM

Jul 2018

in all fairness, that's what was said about Obama.

Hell, I even said it myself...

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NY_20th

(1,028 posts)

11. Misogyny, like racism and other bigotries,

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:42 PM

Jul 2018

is real, and has been ignored for far too long.

Backing down because of such isn't an option. We must fight back. Now more than ever.

NY_20th

(1,028 posts)

6. Oprah isn't running and I doubt Avenatti will, either.

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:20 PM

Jul 2018

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NY_20th

(1,028 posts)

10. If she ran and won the nomination,

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:40 PM

Jul 2018

will you still be "um, no." ?

That's what got us in this mess in the first place.

Garrett78

(10,721 posts)

12. No purity tests.

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Wed Jul 4, 2018, 05:54 PM

Jul 2018

https://newrepublic.com/article/144230/lefts-misguided-debate-kamala-harris

Yeah, it's a systemic problem, and we don't know why Kamala's office chose not to prosecute. But every candidate who seeks the nomination will be flawed in some way.

NY_20th

(1,028 posts)

16. +1

Reply to Garrett78 (Reply #12)

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 06:21 PM

Jul 2018

I'm tired of those who choose to seek out negatives on Democratic candidates, when there is a huge threat to our Democracy sitting in the White House, right now.

Both parties are not the same.

The fact is the bar has been lowered for Trump. I cringe when I see Democrats nitpicking bullshit while that monster is sitting in the White House.