2020 Joe for POTUS, Beto for V.P. - 2024 Beto for POTUS. Thoughts?

[cornball 24]

[Funtatlaguy]

1. Not very diverse demographics.

[msongs]

2. no joe, no bernie, no elizabeth, no hillary and no billionaires pls nt

[obnoxiousdrunk]

8. +1. N/t

[onetexan]

3. IIRC Biden had mentioned he'd like ms. Warren on his ticket

[marble falls]

4. Lets get the Senate strategy down first before we start arguing about who runs against Pence.

[Sherman A1]

5. Whatever

[NurseJackie]

6. I think...

... that I'm going to hide this thread as soon as i post this.

[Kajun Gal]

7. Booker/Beto

[libdem4life]

13. This is my choice...for now. ny

[demigoddess]

33. +1

[Horizens]

9. My 2 Cents

Brown/Klobucher

Klobucher/Brown

[Small-Axe]

10. Biden/Booker or Biden/Harris would he a heavier weight ticket.

The VP selection should be a seasoned Senator of Governor with a law degree IMO.

[dawg day]

27. Biden biden biden?

What is the Biden fetish? Love the guy, but he can do his best as an elder statesman.

[Small-Axe]

35. The fetish? No fetish. He is, in my estimation, the best poised Democrat to win in the EC.

He is also the best foil to Trump. The matchup is a very bad one for Trump.

I think any major Democrat can win the popular vote, but the EC doesn't favor Democrats.

Biden gets ups Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, likely Ohio, and Florida. And Nevada and Arizona. Plus all the Blue States. That's a win.

I want Trump gone. I think that won't be as easy as some here seem to think (given the EC).

I'd like Cory Booker to be president. Strategically, Biden is our best bet for a sure win. I'm going with strategic thinking.

He will be our nominee. Others will compete for the VP slot.

[shraby]

11. No to Joe. He looks frail and is too old for the young'uns.

[Persondem]

12. Nope. Joe is great but too old. My guy is ...

Gov. Jay Inslee ... info here ... https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211462374

Fresh face. Executive and legislative experience.

[mcar]

14. All the women and POC elected this cycle

I don't think pushing 2 white men is a good strategy.

[Laffy Kat]

29. Yep, you got it.

[Garrett78]

41. That's because it isn't a good strategy.

And Biden's history with the Thomas-Hill hearing will not go over well in the Me Too era. Plus, we don't need to try shattering Trump's record for oldest person to take office.

Give me Harris and a running mate such as Beto or Castro or Landrieu or Klobuchar or Booker. And we'll see record Democratic turnout. We'll take back MI, PA and WI. We'll win North Carolina. We'll possibly take Georgia, Florida and Arizona. The days of a candidate winning 400+ electoral votes are long gone, but another 2008-esque victory is possible.

Those who think we need to nominate an old white dude are out of touch with our electorate. Forget the name recognition polls and look at who we're electing.

[Iggo]

15. Starting the primary fights a little early, are we?

No thanks!

This is how they divide us, kids.

We got a win and we've got momentum, and now they want us to start fighting among ourselves.

Don't fall for it.

Again, no thanks.

[former9thward]

21. There are at least a dozen candidates arranging events in the

early primary states. They are actively recruiting campaign staff. Yet people should not discuss who is running?

[obamanut2012]

16. Two white guys, one who just lose his race, with over 100 women

Elected??? Including lots of WOC?

REALLY?

No Biden, no beto (just stahhhpppppp pushing him), no Bernie.

[Revanchist]

17. Even though the slogan is third time the charm

I'm going to have to pass

[whistler162]

18. Duckworth/O'Rourke

[cornball 24]

20. Thank you! Tammy Duckworth is phenomenal!!

[MiniMe]

19. Nobody runs for VP

It is up to the Presidential nominee to choose a VP

[Brother Buzz]

22. Beto for United States Senate in 2020

Joe? Well Joe is going to be Joe, so I'll let him decide.

[peggysue2]

42. Yes, this is what I'd like to see

Beto running again for the US Senate, winning the seat and getting his feet wet in national politics before being rushed into the WH. I think he's a great candidate who definitely has the 'poetry' part of campaigning down. Now he needs a chance to master the 'prose' of leadership, a winning combination for the future.

[Brother Buzz]

43. Umm, his feet are already wet....

He served in the US House for six years.....with distinction*

* He earned a 'F' grade from the NRA

[peggysue2]

44. Still think . . .

he needs more seasoning and an ability to grow and grow into wider connections, networks and leadership roles. Also think his potential for the future is excellent. If he wants it.

Just don't think the timing is right for 2020 when we're going to need someone to hit the ground running, no hesitation or learning curves required. O'Rourke, Abrams and Gillum, the stars of 2018, are definitely people to watch. They are the future which stretches beyond the next election.

Just my personal opinion.

[Liberal In Texas]

23. Works for me. n/t

[volstork]

24. Joe's too old.

We need younger candidates.

[Small-Axe]

36. I wouldn't push that line too hard...since he is going to be our nominee.

N'est pas?

[volstork]

39. A 77 year old man should not be our nominee.

N'est-ce pas?

[Awsi Dooger]

25. Never think cute and complicated

Doesn't happen. There are no relay legs in politics.

We need someone who aspires to two terms and is prepared to serve two terms. Otherwise the public rejects the weak compromise premise and I don't see how anyone could blame them.

[dawg day]

26. Women candidates might want to run against that XY-XY 16-year prospect

Come on, it's time. The Democrats' future rests on women and non-whites.

Voters who really want two white men running have another party they can vote for.

[Laffy Kat]

28. Love both but we need a more diverse ticket.

And there are so many great potential candidates out there.

[Lithos]

30. Too early

Let's see what plays out...

We will have a lot of voices throwing their hat into the ring. A lot of ideas. Let's listen to them all.

L-

[Demit]

31. Really don't get the love for Joe Biden.

Fine, he can be the lovable old uncle that makes cute gaffes, but I for one will never forget his part in pushing the Bankruptcy Act in 2005, making sure that student debt can never be forgiven through bankruptcy.

[Garrett78]

34. And there's his history with the Thomas-Hill hearings--this is the Me Too era. Plus...

...we don't need to try to shatter Trump's record for oldest person elected.

No Biden. No Sanders, who wouldn't get nominated anyway. No Clinton. No Warren. We have so many better options.

[ucrdem]

32. If they both run and do well sure.

2020 is going to be a long shot so I'll go with the top two or three vote getters in the primaries.

[Stand and Fight]

37. No across the board. n/t

[iDOcareDoyou]

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[WeekiWater]

40. 2024?

1000+ races to win between now and then.

No to Biden though I do hope he jumps in. I think beating him in the primaries will give our winning candidate even more gravitas and I do like it when the Biden of today is out there sharing our positions and attacking Republicans.