I believe still that Kamala Harris was the best choice.

[Dawson Leery]

She had the best all around attributes, charisma, rose from a modest background, and fought back against the right
wing propaganda machine (the 2010 AG race in Cali was dirty as the GOP put millions behind Steve Cooley, believing that
Harris could be President one day).
Also, being a prosecutor was not a bad thing to have on record when going against the most corrupt of the 45 Presidents.

For the time being, I am undecided.

[Firebrand Gary]

1. Unwanted departure.

I am so disappointed. Kamala is everything that I love about this country and her unique voice is important in the conversation. That said, watching her video suspending her campaign is *REAL* leadership considering what she's actually saying.

She would have been a great president.

[Ba2020]

2. Agreed

I've settled on Warren. That said she has lot of skeletons that Republicans will exploit. I've consider Buttigied,but his appeal to minorities is lacking. Harris is one of the most charismatic speakers right now. I think dropping out was the right thing, though I wish she could stay longer. She has a future ahead of her. Dropping out now was the right thing to minimize long term damage.

[Guilded Lilly]

3. Yeah. Quietly very disappointed/angry/saddened here.

[wellst0nev0ter]

4. Could she tell us why she wanted to be president?

She couldn't figure out if she wanted to go back to the status quo ante, or if she wanted to usher in real change.

[Clash City Rocker]

5. Yeah, I don't really have a preferred candidate now

I guess I’ll wait and see if anyone grabs me, then support whoever the Democratic candidate is.

[greyl]

6. Yes, she may be.

She may still be on an unbeatable ballot as VP versus whoever takes Pence's place.

[abqtommy]

7. I've been impressed by most of the Democrats running to win the nomination. Unfortunately,

we'll wind up with only one nominee. That doesn't meant that it's all a waste of time and money, any incoming President will need to surround themselves with competent people to appoint to various posts
and to join their administration. I've always been undecided due to the fact that I will vote for the Democratic nominee no matter what.

[elleng]

8. Thanks, Been wanting to note

our selection/selectee/candidate must be able to put together a strong and competent administration, and this should be demonstrated by the strength of his/her primary 'family,' VERY important.

[caraher]

9. I'm sorry she dropped out now

Not my first choice obviously, but still strong. I'd like to see the field thin considerably, soon, but mainly the folks who aren't polling above 5% or so.

[Garrett78]

10. Agreed. I still think Dem turnout for KH would have been higher than for any other candidate.

Her campaign certainly made some mistakes, but our process isn't designed to select the best person for the general election.

Having such a large field, including novelty candidates who are simply quirky or uber-wealthy but have no business running, makes it so people are even less likely to bother distinguishing between the 20+ candidates many have never heard of. Also, Sanders being in the race shrinks the electorate. He's not viable and he's at his ceiling in terms of support, but his following is substantial and cult-like.

And starting with 2 states that don't remotely reflect our electorate has always been asinine.

Those factors completely screw with the dynamics of the race.

Biden is out of touch and struggles mightily when he doesn't have a script to follow. Buttigieg has alienated Black folks. Sanders is a non-starter. I'm left rooting for Warren or Booker.