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48. So the state of the Democratic campaign and the short time frame had nothing much to do with it?

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 12:51 AM

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Kamala Harris went far beyond "smart and affable". She probably came as close to being an FDR-like "Happy Warrior" as any Democratic candidate since FDR. She worked incredibly hard, campaigned everywhere she was needed, on every platform available (Ok, except Joe Rogan). She demolished Trump in debate.

Unfortunately, after the collapse of Biden's campaign there wasn't enough time for Kamala to gracefully distance herself and to run as a change candidate. The ball was fumbled before she took over, and she was forced to defend the status quo and Biden's Gaza policy, which put her at odds with left activists, removing the "movement factor" Democrats often need to win.

I hope she runs again.

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Why Democrats Lost in 2024 [View all] applegrove Sunday OP

It's Simple. Not enough of us voted for Kamala Harris in 2024. MineralMan Sunday #1

Racism and misogynism elected DT. Meadowoak Sunday #6

And too many of us let them do that. MineralMan Sunday #7

Our next candidate has to be a white male. Gavin Newsom is my first choice Meadowoak Sunday #8

We'll see. MineralMan Sunday #10

I think you're probably right, much as I hate to say it Jilly_in_VA Sunday #17

Gavin has a strong voice and enjoys using it. No more lilly livered candidates. Meadowoak Sunday #19

He's got a Greg_In_SF Sunday #25

I just saw a 56% approval amid claims he is surging here from his Nixie Sunday #36

In a 50/50 country, that's really not that bad. Meadowoak Yesterday #47

Gavin is Number 1 for a reason. He has shown no fear and is Nixie Sunday #37

I've always liked Chris! He's been great at speaking out against Trump!! CrispyQ Sunday #41

Smells like another coronation. Nope. thought crime Sunday #33

Primaries are primaries. Delegates are delegates. Sparkly Sunday #43

gaza SonOfNebanaube Sunday #38

How well did that work out? Sparkly Sunday #44

I know, I heard a couple people remark they would have been more comfortable with Walz haele Sunday #45

We've been moving right for decades and look where it has gotten us and the nation. No Thanks. Biophilic Sunday #2

Listening to consultants who put their interests and values ahead of the Democratic party's was a big factor in 2024 Fiendish Thingy Sunday #3

You need to be a political consultant! leftstreet Sunday #5

Hey, if I want to read about Democratic fuckups, I'll just visit the NY Times. (nt) Paladin Sunday #4

Taegan Goddard is the laziest "journalist" out there displacedvermoter Sunday #9

Geez, more fucking propaganda. ananda Sunday #11

I don't think voters care about the cultural and social ... Whiskeytide Sunday #12

Because those with conservative values don't give a fuck about BOSSHOG Sunday #13

Republican Santa doesn't even leave coal and dead branches in stockings -- can be used for fuel. betsuni Sunday #14

They know exactly how government works. Dismantleling is so applegrove Sunday #15

That's sabotage to win elections, not governing. betsuni Yesterday #50

Being beholden to the bribing class The Wizard Sunday #16

Because we thought we couldn't lose? Iggo Sunday #18

That was 2016. thought crime Yesterday #49

It's always this culture war bullshit, we're in a class war. BlueTsunami2018 Sunday #20

Democrats have to propose economic change to dominate the conversation. thought crime Sunday #29

ever notice repukes are never advised to MOVE LEFT when they get slaughtered? Skittles Sunday #21

Their 2012 election autopsy kind of did EdmondDantes_ Sunday #22

It's not reality about "moving right". But about taking control over JI7 Sunday #23

In A Nutshell... ProfessorGAC Sunday #24

I can see Capt Mark Kelly stepping in. multigraincracker Sunday #26

Why not just hopscotch OVER the R positions... ret5hd Sunday #27

Moving right is fucking bullshit Alpeduez21 Sunday #28

One thing Democrats should do is make more noise about Climate Change. thought crime Sunday #30

Unfortunately, Dem candidate Harris did not have the personal charisma necessary to win. No Vested Interest Sunday #31

KH was not an angry woman though senseandsensibility Sunday #32

You're correct. Everyone, with their insecurities, or other faults gets one vote, No Vested Interest Sunday #34

Reluctantly senseandsensibility Sunday #35

Sorry you think I'm using "their" words; they're my words - a senior life-long Dem female. No Vested Interest Sunday #39

Is there ANY woman personality that's presidential, then? Sparkly Sunday #42

So the state of the Democratic campaign and the short time frame had nothing much to do with it? thought crime Yesterday #48

I agree. Sparkly Yesterday #52

Agree re timing - problem too huge to have been overcome. No Vested Interest Yesterday #56

I've been around for a long time, snot Sunday #40

We lost because Kamala Harris was not willing to lie to win krawhitham Sunday #46

We'll get trounced if Harris is run again Melon Yesterday #51

America is not ready for a woman president bob4460 Yesterday #54

Give us someone that will really fight for Democratic policies bob4460 Yesterday #53

I will continue to be very active in phone banking and letter writing.... Bread and Circuses Yesterday #55

We lost the thread. mr715 Yesterday #57