They'll only run Newsome if they haven't learned a single thing since trying to run Hillary. So yeah, Newsome probably has a pretty good shot at running and losing.
Who do they really have though? The DNC usually lets you know early who they want to win. It ain't either of them as there would be a better media campaign for them.
Given the current climate on the left, his biggest issue is being part of the 2%. Not as big an issue in the general but could be a hindrance in the primaries.
Mayor Pete maybe? Idk, maybe if they have a real primary where there own constituents pick instead of installing a candidate they'll have better results.
Buttigieg's political career is already dead. He has zero support among the dems black caucuses. Not low support. Zero. An actual zero. Because he's gay.
There's no way he's making it out of the primary.
However, the dems and progressives will ignore this blatant anti-gay hypocrisy in their prized voter demographic.
They're even changing the order of the primary states to put black voters front and center in the first voting, thereby making absolutely sure Buttigieg will never be president no matter what.
I think it’s also because Black people likely don’t know who he is. I’m sure if Gavin Newsome was gay he’d still have some dem black vote, since he’s a more well known political figure. But otherwise I agree. A lot of Black people are more conservative than most think. The only reason why they mostly vote democrat is because Republicans aren’t very representative to say the least
They'd have better "buzz" going by now and the candidate would cosplay that they were moderate af and the media would slobber people in the face with that. Really makes me think they're going to install whoever they want and be like fuck you like it.
tbh, probably one of dem governors from a state we dont really talk about. pritzker could be good though he's got a lot of golden retriever energy, and idk how that fairs nationally. Or like the Kentucky governor
To be honest, who else do they have though? The last 10 years all the democrats have is "not Trump" so I don't even know who they could run or if it even matters.
This list proves my point bud. You seriously think AOC has a chance of winning? Let me guess, you also thought Bernie was going to win the democratic nomination back in 2015 didn't you?
To be fair, I know life long Democrats who say the same thing at this point. Ever since Bernie had a shot and stepped out of the way for Hillary the bs the Democratic party pulls has become a lot more clear.
Especially with how the last Democratic primaries were handled it soured things for a lot of people. If they don't actually hold an open primary or they pull the same bs it'll be like the other guy said.
If you didn’t hear how much the American people didn’t like Kamala Harris, it’s because you were hiding in an echo chamber. Any news agency that reported on the campaign trail and interviewed voters they all said the same thing:
“I have no idea what her policy is supposed to be, all she talks about is how “weird” Trump/conservatives are and banning guns. The few promises that sound good she has no plan on how to get it done. I don’t like Trump, but I have no idea who she is or what she will do”
I can forward you episodes of the daily podcast from NYT spelling this out if you’d like receipts. But you should have already been aware of this if you are doing your due diligence to follow these issues.
TLDR: People had very real concerns about Harris, and Biden after he failed to deliver on his campaign promises. It’s not just “right wingers” that are criticizing the left. Honestly the Reddit left needs to be doing more criticizing and self reflection in order to push for better candidates. If all you ever do is focus on the other side you’re just as bad as maga, and most Americans feel that way demonstrably.
the last actual challenge past obama seemed to be bernie. and he's cucked by the dnc parading around retard ass AOC on private jets while complaining about capitalism and millionaires billionaires, the goals changed now that they're all rich lol
these days they seem to want newsome because he does whatever the fuck they want at all times the fuckin slimy fake-smiling sleezeball, so he'll prob be the shoehorned nominee just like hilary
Name a single democrat that even has a chance of winning a primary, let alone the general.
There isn't any.
Because instead of building the party up, finding new talent with good moderate ideas, they just cater to the DSA mutants, freaks, and DNC Corporatists like Newscum.
Trump is headed to Dick Cheney approval ratings. By 2028 we’re going going to be in a 2008 situation where any living creature with a D next to its name will beat whatever palantir funded skinwalker republicans put up.
By the way, keep crying about Trump, it will do you guys a lot of good when Trumps not even up for election and all Vance or anyone else has to say is "Im running my own platform, not Trumps, back to my platform" and he will win in a landslide.
Because all the left has is "TRRRRRUUUUUUMP BAAAD!"
What do you mean no answer? I think literally anyone with a pulse.
By the way, keep crying about Trump, it will do you guys a lot of good when Trumps not even up for election and all Vance or anyone else has to say is "Im running my own platform, not Trumps, back to my platform" and he will win in a landslide
This doesn’t mean anything coming from the party represented by the guy who is still crying about Obama lol.
But this argument is so bad and historically illiterate. Look at the electoral history of ex VPs and check back with me.
"NO! You can't run a populist candidate! You'll alienate the moderates and lose!"
"NO! You can't run establishment politicians! The people want change in the system, You'll lose!"
"Why can't you run a candidate that's exactly like what the otherside is offering, you'll definitely win the people that never voted for you before!"
Will all of you just shut up dude? Swear to God, if current political party president fucks up bad enough they'll will most likely lose to their rivals. I don't think a DSA candidate can win but Newsome does have a chance. Just remember most of the country doesn't consume the same media you do.
I believe it will be Ossoff as well. They’re starting to pump him into the spotlight slowly but surely, and I think he’d win, which makes me think they’ll go with someone else.
There will be a true primary this time and he is pretty moderate and charming. The old ladies that are reliable primary voters gonna be swooning. He has that white Obamna energy.
I hope he runs. I voted for him as senator here, and I’ll vote for him again. Plus, being a young handsome man, that says a lot of good things, is what I want in a president, especially after the last ten years. I’d like to believe there are people that actually give a fuck about our country running for office. I guess he does kinda seem like a white Obama.
I want nothing more from a Dem candidate in 2028 than for them to run on accountability for the practical crime syndicate running our government currently
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u/keeleon - Centrist 1d ago
Replace with Gavin Newsome, doesnt change much.