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In reply to the discussion: Please tell me who you would like to see get the Democratic nomination in 2020 [View all]InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)172. Why would RBG have to step down?...
She doesn't hafta resign, so, if she loses, though highly doubtful, she would simply stay in place. If she wins, she could simply appoint herself back to Supreme Court and do both jobs as a Justice and the President. So what's the problem?
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Please tell me who you would like to see get the Democratic nomination in 2020 [View all]
nitpicker
Jun 2018
OP
I meant "bench" as being apparently available and willing to get into the gsme
nitpicker
Jun 2018
#137
I would be fine with Elizabeth... just hope she chooses Bernie to be her running mate.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#33
I disagree, but, if Bernie doesn't run as a Democrat, he would lose my vote for sure...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#126
Oh yeah, I forgot that about Bernie... hadn't been mentioned for the millionth time.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#132
Kamala Harris. And I hope the large field of candidates is whittled down pretty quickly.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#11
Whatever...what now we have to have pure ballots? I just want someone who can win...
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#50
I think honoring our diverse base and putting racism and sexism front and center is important.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#57
LOL, I hope I entertained you, rather than bored you, with my precise prediction.
StevieM
Jun 2018
#55
I think the first few states should be representative of the Democratic electorate.
Garrett78
Jun 2018
#167
I just hope that all the people on that list campaign for the one among them who
Sophia4
Jun 2018
#107
Ain't that the truth!! If we're lookin' at non-politicians, what about Ruth Bader Ginsburg??
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#49
The SC is non partisan - even though in practice, we speak of what 'side" they are on
karynnj
Jun 2018
#175
Good point. He is a fighter. We definitely need that trait in our next candidate.
ecstatic
Jun 2018
#170
Bernie will run as a Democrat when he wins the 2020 Democratic nomination for President.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#39
Let's get through 18 first...I do not believe Warren or Sanders will get the nomination...unlikely
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#17
Would you prefer these children spend their lives imprisoned in shit orphanages?
former9thward
Jun 2018
#124
The children are in shit orphanages because NO ONE in their country wants to adopt them.
former9thward
Jun 2018
#138
Lacks the judgement to be president. Surrounds himself with hotheads like Weaver and Turner
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#75
Bernie lacks the judgment?! Haha!! Rigghht, that's why many top potential 2020 Democratic candidates
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#127
You lack objectivity. The other candidates can explain how to achieve those goals
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#133
I like Bernie. I supported him for president in 2016, and he has many great qualities
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#193
And I'll stand right beside you in condemning any attacks on any other of our leaders
Kentonio
Jun 2018
#194
It really HAS to be Biden/Harris 2020 because Joe needs to put humpty back together
Trek4Truth
Jun 2018
#40
Trump is going to suck all the air out of the room, no matter who the Dems nominate.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jun 2018
#149
Whoever can win the general. Romney said what he said for a reason....and ya know what
Trek4Truth
Jun 2018
#38
There is no legal requirement that the presidental and vice presidential nominees be from different
Totally Tunsie
Jun 2018
#163
Yes, and he's working tirelessly behind the scenes for local Democrats this cycle
DavidDvorkin
Jun 2018
#93
Biden, Harris, Sherrod Brown. But it is early yet. As poster above said, we don't know who's
emulatorloo
Jun 2018
#77
Winning House and closing gap in Senate in 5 months, might change the calculation. n/t
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#78
I would like to see a diverse group of candidates and decide after lengthy consideration.
Chemisse
Jun 2018
#81
Amy Klobuchar or (Joaquin or Julian Castro) for VP, and Jerry Brown for POTUS.
StTimofEdenRoc
Jun 2018
#104
Harris, Schiff, Booker, Kennedy ...any combo of Candidate/VP. Dynamic and fresh.
OnDoutside
Jun 2018
#128
its early, but I'm pretty sure Booker, Harris, and Gillibrand have been mentioned and are all
JCanete
Jun 2018
#130
Probably someone that has not been mentioned. Oh, and Sanders can't get the older Dem vote.
tonyt53
Jun 2018
#157
Given that he is still in the same excellent health as now, Joe Biden, no question.
phleshdef
Jun 2018
#179