“She blew it”

She came into the race late because that’s when Joe Biden dropped out. She had just over three months to put a team together and campaign and she did a phenomenal job with the time that she had.

Frankly, I put some of the blame on the ‘leave it blank people’ and partially on the voters that ‘just could not vote for that woman.’ it wasn’t the first time we heard those words and sadly I don’t think it’s gonna be the last time.

... and they set back their own cause and the things that were important to themselves too. Why? (I know the reasons, and I know who they are too... I just can't be more specific for obvious reasons.) Sigh.

Aside from that... how are you? I hope you have a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend!

I am doing okay considering the daily news we are getting hit over the head with.

I hope you are well and enjoy your 4th. We are in a rather severe heat wave today through the 4th. I am laying low and my neighbor puts on a pretty good fireworks display every year, so I plan to sit out on my deck and watch the show.

Luv ya.

... and I'll just leave it at that.

part of every campaign), Harris ran a brilliant 100 day campaign. I won't go into why it was only 100 days.

Regardless, she had her shot, and Both she and the USA lost hard.

Plus, it's so transparent what she's doing.

She speaks with AOC too.

Great move.

With the recent primaries showing a hunger for change in our party, 2028 feels like we will go with someone new.

A lot of the anger in current voters is directed not only at Biden, but also at Harris who surely should have seen what was happening to Biden. She has never made it past any previous primary. She wouldn't this time either. I'd never vote for her in a primary, even not knowing who else will run.

Nixon and Jefferson bounced back, but the rest went the way of Dewey and Adlai Stevenson.

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It doesn’t matter that Harris was an incredible candidate nor that she would have made an amazing president. Hillary was an incredible candidate, as well.

America is too far behind and we are not there, yet, no matter how much some of us wish we were.

Could not have said it better.

How, exactly, does only allowing white, Christian males, fix the situation of misogyny and racism?

Not picking a fight, honestly want to understand how that fixes the problem.

Realistically, whatever it takes.

So the Democratic Party should be a white males only organization now?

n/t

But I feel compelled to make the point that we need to stop capitulating to rightwing propaganda and the constant demonization of anything other than this stereotype of white, male Christians being the only path for competent leaders.

45 of the 46 presidents have been white, straight, Christian males and if we are being honest, most did a pretty shit job and few did anything to truly improve relationships with people of color or women or the LGBTQIA+ communities.

We fix it by leaning into it and giving those communities of people the representation and the voice they deserve and have earned through blood, sweat and tears they have shed in their fight for representation in the political process.

for myriad reasons. If Gavin Newsom can overcome his elitist aire, he's got a real shot. It's a bit early at this time, I would be very interested in a discussion thread with folks respective picks at this time. 🤔

a long look at our talented field of Democrats.

Whoever gets it needs to earn it!

she ran a pretty darned good campaign -- especially on such short notice, and I really thought she had it in the bag ... as did many of us I believe. Ergo my/our devastating disappointment.

I'm not going to make any predictions at this point. May whoever energizes and captivates voters the most carry our party forward in 2028.

sheshe2:

"Frankly, I put some of the blame on the ‘leave it blank people’ and partially on the voters that ‘just could not vote for that woman.’ it wasn’t the first time we heard those words and sadly I don’t think it’s gonna be the last time."

Sad to think we are so far behind Mexico and Italy, neither of them stellar in their treatment of women...yet they did.

Elect a woman...and look what you get:

Mexico is moving toward universal healthcare by 2027—here’s what it means and why it matters beyond its borders

Psychiatrist: "Mr. Sutton (stroking his goatee), tell me, why do you rob banks?"

Sutton: "Because that's where the money is."

The energy is 100% with progressives. There is nobody reaching out to the "centerists" (a gross misnomer) trying to catch some of their "reach across the fascist aisle" mojo.

It will all iron out with the debates. We shall see....

"...privately called New York City Mayor..." It was SO "private," here it is.

"...has been holding lengthy, closed-door meetings..." Ooooh! Closed doors!!

"It's the latest sign the former vice president is laying the groundwork for a potential White House run in 2028..." TOTAL SPECULATION, aka gossip.

"....a person familiar with the call told Axios."

Sure.

Mamdani never supported her publicly till he ran for Mayor and said he voted for her and never provided proof.

At the same time he's stuck with candidates that have said racist and antisemitic statements in their past.