I’m interested to see what lemmy thinks of this, I honestly haven’t kept track of the potential options.
Mark Kelly.
Astronaut, has absolutely been an amazing husband to Gabby Gifords, impeccable background that is literally the American Dream, and untouchable character.
He would absolutely destroy Trump.
I’ve never heard of him until just now—one glance and he is elite. This is easily the best candidate they could field.
I’m not even an American and I would be so psyched by a Mark Kelly run for president.
Then all we would need would be to get Chris Hatfield as or PM up here and it would be an intelligent astronaut super hemisphere.
And he has a twin with a nearly identical pedigree, it’s insane. But I’d love to see a Harris/Kelly ticket.
jon stewart. because he would be excellent, and absolutely does not want the job
He’ll do the job. He’s only going to work one night a week though…
Hey that’s more than Trump worked his entire Presidency.
“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” — Douglas Adams
“I refuse to be a part of any club that would have me as one of its members” -Groucho Marx
Double edged sword. Jon would make a great President. But, I also bet he would be miserable doing the job and I would really hate to do that do him.
Yes, I’d be okay with him, but Porter is an electable candidate. And she’s willing to go a bit left of center.
Especially is he is asked to do a drone strike.
Been saying that for years! PLUS! He can’t even use the excuse that it’ll turn his hair grey, because, well, c’mon Jon. It’s time to look in a mirror. That ship has sailed.
Seems like an interesting guy, and fits my two basic criteria: not being a geriatric and being a reasonable person. I’ve limited my expectations to avoid disappointment :'D
It’s Donald’s turn to drop out.
Removed by mod
Kamala Harris/Mark Kelly
An astronaut for president? That’s actually pretty catchy.
Also seems like an interesting guy outside of that.
Without a doubt the best option the Democrats have right now
I hear Katie Porter is available…
University prof? Witty? Sharp tongue?
I’m down.
I like Buttigieg the most, but I don’t think he has enough time to be built up for this election. I’d be excited to see him as a VP ticket, or for next election.
I think that Kamala is our best choice, but I worry that our country isn’t ready to vote in a female president. We’re still so ridiculously misogynistic that it would be comical if it wasn’t such a fucking travesty
Pete needs to go mayor some more. He had a few good ideas during the primary, but as Transportation Secretary I’m astounded at his lack of ambition.
There are a handful of administration officials – Lina Khan first among them – who’ve learned to use their power assertively to make changes to broken systems. And Pete… he seems like he just pops up when another piece of infrastructure breaks to let us know that he’s on it. Maybe he’s doing something more, but if so he’s doing it very, very quietly.
This was sort of my impression to. Like I loosely liked him, but couldn’t really tell you what he’s directly responsible for. Which isn’t a bad thing on its own and doesn’t mean he wasnt doing a good job, just that I don’t know much about him.
I would disagree. The only reason the last woman to run for president failed was because she was Hillary Clinton. If she’d have been virtually anyone else, she’d probably have won.
I think you underestimate how sexiest the United States is.
Yeah, even women hates other women.
badass veteran and working mother, current Junior Senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth
Why? No shade, just curious.
I think she’s awesome in general. I think her service record and voting record make her a palatable or even desirable candidate for a wide swath of the population, not just Democrats — I’m not one myself, though I vote for more Democrats than any other party’s candidates.
Thank you for replying. I considered her for my primary vote, when she ran, but ultimately wrote in my candidate.
That’s an impressive track record.
Katie Porter + AOC
It would cause the right’s heads to explode.
I like Porter. AOC needs a rest, I think.
I used to be really captivated by her leadership, but in the last few years, I think things have gotten complicated. Perhaps I’m being too forgiving, but during Biden’s presidency it seemed like she lost her nerve to stick her neck out for what she believed in more and more. Maybe I’m inventing things, but I get the sense that January 6th scared the fucking shit out of her. I think her life flashed before her eyes, and afterwards she felt like being among the most progressive voices while trying not to rock the boat too much or draw too much personal attention from the right was enough, and that challenging Democrats on their bullshit was too stressful and risky.
If that’s the case, I don’t blame her. I still admire what she’s done, but she does not have the spark she once did.
Katie Porter would get me to the polls.
Anyone under the age of 50
Why? Because they will have the energy, experience and ability to take on such an important position.
Secretary (Mayor) Pete Boot-Edge-Edge. Can’t wait to vote for the guy now and/or in the future.
The double-wide shine of the boot edge of your grind?
Quick question, serious question…can we make Zelenskyy a dual citizen, dual president? I’d be good with that.
One presidency is more than a full-time job. Whilst I do like him cut the poor guy some slack.
Ukraine can annex me any day of the week
You mean the actor? /s
Not born in America. So he’s a no go.
Dude’s got more than enough on his plate, but maybe we could find an American comedian who plays piano with his dick
Article II, Section 1, Clause 5:
No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.
Even if he were a natural born citizen, he’d have to live in the US for 14 years first to be eligible.
We could us the Republican style of argument that “years” had a different meaning in the founding father’s era as people died a lot sooner. Therefore “a year” was only the length of what we call “a day” now.
Nobody please, thank you
Mao Zedong and Vladimir Lenin have said some positive things about workers’ rights. The others are too far right and would be considered conservatives in other countries.
My fingers are eternally crossed for Whitmer
Turd Sandwich always struck me as an upstanding guy.
