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PatSeg

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87. You know,

Mon Dec 31, 2018, 04:58 PM

Dec 2018

I look at democracies around the world and I don't see them electing super star candidates. They don't have to fall head-over-heels in love with their leaders. One of the strongest Western leaders in recent history has been Germany's Angela Merkel, considered by many to be the most powerful woman in the world. She does not have celebrity good looks and charisma, but she is a competent, intelligent leader.

Between now and the presidential election, I will keep reminding myself, that I don't need to fall in love and I can accept differences of opinion, if it means sane, principled leadership. I'll also try not to compare him or her to Obama. There is only one Obama and he will be a tough act to follow.

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I really don't want to hear about potential Presidential candidates right now ... [View all] Botany Dec 2018 OP

I'm with you. I'd love to shorten the season where we in-fight like dogs and fall for every planted Squinch Dec 2018 #1

No debates and no campaign rallies before Dec. 2019 Botany Dec 2018 #3

Whatever makes you happy... brooklynite Dec 2018 #65

You are well qualified. saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #77

I agree. northoftheborder Dec 2018 #72

Traditionally six months after mid term have been considered question everything Dec 2018 #80

The DNC is scheduling their debates to begin in June, 2019. former9thward Dec 2018 #91

Every attack piece on any Democrat should be suspect IronLionZion Dec 2018 #27

Yep. And good riddance to 'em. calimary Dec 2018 #55

Clear consensus in the replies empedocles Dec 2018 #48

Presidential campaigns are far too long, and ... Martin Eden Dec 2018 #57

I know, but we aren't going to get that :) manor321 Dec 2018 #2

It takes a lot of courage to announce an intention to run for President... FreepFryer Dec 2018 #4

Why you little Botany Dec 2018 #5

LOL!!! Cowabunga, Botany! Schiff would be ok but only if he leaves House Intel in good hands. Cheers FreepFryer Dec 2018 #6

Has Schiff expressed any desire to run at all? nt babylonsister Dec 2018 #14

Expressing a desire to run will not be helpful at this point grantcart Dec 2018 #19

Agree, like trying to predict a hurricane when mitch96 Dec 2018 #44

Will she? Has she? mountain grammy Dec 2018 #58

RIIIGHT?! :) Cheers, Mountain Grammy! (n/t) FreepFryer Dec 2018 #61

The problem is while we sleep momentum is lost dembotoz Dec 2018 #7

From your mouth to god's ear, as my mother used to say 3_Limes Dec 2018 #8

+1. Thanks for all the metaphors, too! erronis Dec 2018 #81

Hear, Hear! smirkymonkey Dec 2018 #9

Oh, well. pintobean Dec 2018 #10

Let's not overlook 2019 elections either. DinahMoeHum Dec 2018 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Dec 2018 #23

That's why I think we should pull for a woman and be the party that elects a woman this time. CTyankee Dec 2018 #66

Please, let the chips fall where they may on this. DinahMoeHum Dec 2018 #86

Sure. The chips will fall where they may, we can be assured. CTyankee Dec 2018 #96

thanks! KY has 7 executive offices to fill in 2019 election Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #110

Agreed. volstork Dec 2018 #12

Right now we need to concentrate on impeachment and only impeachment. Joe941 Dec 2018 #13

No. That's a diversion from many other important tasks. erronis Dec 2018 #82

When the investigations happen they lunatica Dec 2018 #15

There will be breakout performances and iconic questions grantcart Dec 2018 #22

I'm with you: we need to concentrate on how me are going to lock down our House ... marble falls Dec 2018 #16

Tell that to the media! luvtheGWN Dec 2018 #17

You are so right. It is the media who keeps it going nonstop. northoftheborder Dec 2018 #73

The media gave us Trump. LuvNewcastle Jan 2019 #113

I am so anxious for Pelosi and Shumer to take over erlewyne Dec 2018 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Dec 2018 #20

2020 is a census year, watoos Dec 2018 #21

Yes, we must retake the states. yardwork Dec 2018 #25

I'm right there with ya ZeroSomeBrains Dec 2018 #24

Primary time is the time I like the least PatSeg Dec 2018 #31

I usually enjoy falling in love with a candidate ZeroSomeBrains Dec 2018 #36

Oh yes PatSeg Dec 2018 #40

I completely agree ZeroSomeBrains Dec 2018 #46

You know, PatSeg Dec 2018 #87

I feel the same.. whathehell Dec 2018 #26

Hear, Hear! 2naSalit Dec 2018 #28

We must make sure that we turn out the vote and that vote is counted too Botany Dec 2018 #32

That's what I consider 2naSalit Dec 2018 #37

Right with you. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2018 #29

Thank you PatSeg Dec 2018 #30

Yeah, I'm kind of shuffling all this 'presidential' talk off to the side... Wounded Bear Dec 2018 #33

I agree. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #34

So really BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #78

No. I am not pro Bernie. Have no clue why you think that. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #98

I'll vote for the Democratic nominee, LuvNewcastle Jan 2019 #114

K&R Auggie Dec 2018 #35

Me neither. sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #38

I wholeheartedly agree, Botany! Nitram Dec 2018 #39

I can multi-task. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #41

I'm waiting for the first 2 or 3 primaries... kentuck Dec 2018 #42

Same here, seems like trial balloons and set ups for RussiaPublicans to feed off of uponit7771 Dec 2018 #43

Especially somebody who's not even a member of the Party Rory McRory Fitzrory Dec 2018 #45

oh FFS shanny Dec 2018 #52

Your 8th post is a blatant attempt at division. The training is very slapdash these days. Squinch Dec 2018 #60

My 8th post was an expression of opinion Rory McRory Fitzrory Dec 2018 #94

And a blatant attempt at sowing division. Squinch Dec 2018 #95

You're repeating yourself Rory McRory Fitzrory Dec 2018 #97

Bye Felicia. Squinch Dec 2018 #100

"trolling new members"? Been here before, have you??? marble falls Dec 2018 #107

LOL SunSeeker Jan 2019 #111

Pretty obvious indeed. cwydro Dec 2018 #102

I know we are tired, but after the midterm victories, we need to refocus on resistance Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2018 #47

amen shanny Dec 2018 #49

Same here. GoCubsGo Dec 2018 #50

I'm not as concerned about when it starts as I am about when it ends. Amimnoch Dec 2018 #51

I couldn't agree more with this. infullview Dec 2018 #53

Nice idea, but not doable. summer_in_TX Dec 2018 #69

It's like trying to run a marathon when you're infected by a Russian virus! panfluteman Dec 2018 #54

i wont support any dem candidate who does dirt on another... samnsara Dec 2018 #56

Can mull a few names around, Heartstrings Dec 2018 #59

Thank you EricMaundry Dec 2018 #62

I agree, but... mwb970 Dec 2018 #63

Focus, I agree. saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #64

thank you. barbtries Dec 2018 #67

Show them we care so much that we think they need more than normal secutiry pdsimdars Dec 2018 #68

I understand your feeling, but this is when people made these announcements that karynnj Dec 2018 #70

Many of us can multi task. Every Democrat that declares is reminding the Enoki33 Dec 2018 #71

I agree. We have a problem with our elections. Caliman73 Dec 2018 #74

I think we can all agree that the election cycle is way too long and expensive. Enoki33 Dec 2018 #75

Sorry but the cycle is beginning BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #76

yep, way too early nt elmac Dec 2018 #79

Same here! LiberalFighter Dec 2018 #83

Wholeheartedly agree WyLoochka Dec 2018 #84

I know what yu mean. But the possible candidates have to proceed. It's a 2-yr process. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #85

You better turn off your TV, internet and any other media device. former9thward Dec 2018 #88

I had the same thought-just as I was gonna post I saw yours! redstateblues Dec 2018 #103

Then shut off your tv and throw it outside Mr. Quackers Dec 2018 #89

But then what will we fight about? klook Dec 2018 #90

AGREE wholeheartedly Grasswire2 Dec 2018 #92

This is why POTUS should be ONE SIX YEAR Term.. Grasswire2 Dec 2018 #93

Discussing it as a horse race is stupid right now, bu-u-uuut... Bucky Dec 2018 #99

Amen! BlueMTexpat Dec 2018 #101

Likewise. TSheehan Dec 2018 #104

Plus, odds are they won't be running vs Trump elias7 Dec 2018 #105

My sentiments exactly ... n/t Greywing Dec 2018 #106

Yup. Time for the Hammer to Fall! SunSeeker Jan 2019 #108

Happy New Year! SunSeeker Jan 2019 #109

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2019 #112

I feel the opposite. aikoaiko Jan 2019 #115