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In reply to the discussion: Is America ready for a female/female ticket in 2020? [View all]DFW
(54,494 posts)Gabby is a personal friend, was one long before she was shot.
Much as I thought she was a hot choice for national office before she was shot, she is no longer in any state to assume national office. She thinks so, too, and would probably consider any talk of it as condescending. She is doing what she can to make progress, but has no illusions about her physical limits.
I like all of our new women Senators, plus Gillibrand and Klobuchar, who have done a good job since taking office. I met Klobuchar when she was running for her seat, and she seemed to be a very smart, level-headed candidate. Both she and Gillibrand have been around for a while now, and know the ropes of national office. Gillibrand has the added advantage of being a favorite of Howard Dean. If Hillary hadn't recruited him early for the 2016 campaign, he would have backed Gillibrand for the nomination (I hope it's OK for me to say that now!! Howard told me that in strict confidence two years ago).