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In reply to the discussion: Right now, Gov. Newsom is the leader of the party [View all]pinkstarburst
(1,596 posts)45. We don't have a single dem candidate who doesn't have
SOMETHING the repubs are going to hang around their necks. Whether it's being a woman, gay, Jewish, no charisma, no national name recognition, a POC or from California, every one of the possible candidates has something that will make Billy Bob "really, I'm a swing voter..." reject them. We literally do not have a perfect unicorn candidate.
I like Newsom. He's got charisma. He's got star power. He's got executive leadership experience.
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I agree. Smart, well spoken, a Governor with executive experience. The downside: coming from California.
surfered
Jan 24
#3
Just the visual contrast speaks volumes and TSF is not gonna be happy about that
Deuxcents
Jan 24
#4
No conspiracy theories needed... It's pretty obvious that the Tangeranus is running again for '28.
Hugin
Jan 24
#5
Nope, voted for -- and donated to -- her. But I think a proper primary might have produced a winner. So I'm
Silent Type
Jan 25
#42
So who are you supporting? Think we need someone new, maybe a Democratic governor in a swing state or something.
Silent Type
Jan 25
#43
Very interesting body language, like my gov was all prepared for trump's bullying handshake & ...
Hekate
Jan 25
#27