No military, no celebrities, no billionaires.

He was a "businessman".

Be careful with nominating "politicians" in these times.

Something billionaires and celebrities don’t

Be careful assuming Trump's success translates perfectly over to a Democratic candidate who has no political experience. That's very narrow thinking.

Trump is a very unique case that likely isn't to be replicated on either side going forward.

The inevitable thought is for Democrats to run someone like Mark Cuban but he lacks the level of cult of personality that makes Trump much bigger than he actually is, and also was before he ever ran for president. There's no non-political person out there who can replicate that.

political office is such a good idea.

Kind of like letting a dental assistant do brain surgery.

Are we comparing Donald Trump to Admiral McRaven?

I am just throwing out the idea. It deserves more thought, I would admit. But, I think we do need to get out of the box this time around.

You don't get "out of the box" by having a non public servant be the main public servant.

NO.

This hypothetical person does not exist.

when I was 11 and Eisenhower died. I knew about him, he was a famous general, I knew he was well thought of, but that's about it. He died when I was in 6th grade and my teacher, who I didn't like, was standing in the hallway crying. She was probably in her 50's at the time. Kennedy was assassinated when I was in first grade and I understood the reaction in my 5 year old way, after all, he was shot. Very sad. But Eisenhower, sure he was famous, but it wasn't like he was murdered! It slowly dawned on me as I put it together that I was too young to understand how people felt about him in his day and that he was a very big deal to the WW2 generation. It was the first time I was ever hit with the different age/different world effect. I try to keep it in mind now. Oh, and I liked the teacher better after that. She taught me something that wasn't on the lesson plan!

People essentially despise politicians. Even when they're voting for them

Trump presented as an "outsider" and that resonates.

Bernie Sanders once seemed outsidery, but now not so much.

The Dems just need their own Ross Perot!

Isn't that the answer to this thread? Democrats abandoned who they once were and they need to go back to their roots.

I think the OP was looking for some alternatives

Maybe a relatively unknown person who says Big Things.

Remember Obama? No one knew him, but he talked big things like Universal Healthcare and Shovel Ready Jobs.

...and many voters did not see him as a professional politician, in my opinion. But, there is only one Obama and I am not sure he could win again if he were on the ballot?

To restore faith in our standing in the world and within the ranks of the military.

To send a message to enemies that may be looking to take advantage of the weakened state of our country left by Donald Trump.

I think there are many advantages.

But, I understand we are not looking for a military dictatorship.

The question is, how much does the Democratic Party need to change? We are in a very weak position in the polls. We need changes, but how much? We have allowed ourselves to be re-defined by the opposition and it will not self-correct.

I take your point though

Very.

Sheldon Whitehouse for VP.

Two no nonsense fresh faces.
No worries about their age or mental acuity.

What political baggage are Democrats carrying? For crying out loud, you nailed the problem all right. I am proud to be a progressive Democrat. I wrote letters to the editor to my local red neck newspaper. There were only about 4 of us who fought against the Magats. I had to sign my name so that everyone knew who wrote the letter. The red neck editor publicly called me his "commie pinko buddy."

Democrats need to go back to the basics, go back to what made them who and what they are. Fight for the poor, the marginalized, the disabled, the LGBTQ community and be proud to fight for them.

Democratic leadership needs to stop with the notion that only moderate Dems can win in certain districts, how about nominating the best person?

I hound the guy I play golf with who voted for Trump. He told me that I would never vote for a Republican and then I told him the Republican party is dead, replaced by the Magat party whose leader raped little girls at Jeffrey Epstein's mansion.

He won't win the nomination.

I'm all for it. I'm trying to win and we need winners. We need to win the EC.

As Supreme Command of the Allied Forces Eisenhower was a politician wearing a uniform, so he had the goods. This answer to this country's issues aren't to be found by electing someone who has no strengths a a politician. Nothing against the general, but should we have elections ever again, it's going to take someone with a fair amount of government experience to repair the damage done.

I don';t want a saint. just a decent human being Someone like Jimmy Carter.

...or at the body. Take your choice. We have to do something to change the 29% favorability rating. People need to perceive that the Democratic Party is willing to change, in my opinion.

We actually need a good public servant, like Biden was, and Harris was, and Pritzker is. He would be a good choice, or similar, with a good Veep like AOC.

A lot of Democrats would hesitate to vote for him for that reason, in my opinion.

We all love AOC but she has been painted with the same brush with which they painted Hillary Clinton. She is a child of Satan. They work for years to build the narrative on their perceived enemies. With that said, I cannot think of many elected Democrats that I would choose over her.

I think this election is different from any election we have ever experienced and we have to make our decisions accordingly.

The more I see him the more I like him. Seems to be a straight shooter.

The party nominee must be someone who tells voters what he/she will do for them today. Remember how Bill Clinton walked the room at a town hall? That’s what we need.

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and needs only one take Obviously not an actress, although an actress for a wife is acceptable. Must be pure white, and a Christian for the red states. Hopefully is very comfortable with weapons and knows all sports stats including NASCAR, and fake wrestling. I'm sure there are more must haves, but it's a start.

Was alive today.