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AdamGG

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16. I'm not sure if that's fully accurate about the party

Reply to Wanderlust988 (Reply #15)

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 01:10 AM

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In 2020, when it looked like Bernie had momentum, nearly all of the other primary candidates dropped out to assure that Joe would become the nominee because Bernie could only win in a fragmented field.

There will be those who want a progressive candidate this time around and AOC and others will likely vie for that role. But, there are definitely Democratic primary voters whose primary criteria will be electability.

Historically, that's happened a lot.

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Has Mark Kelly's tiket just been punched for a presidential run? [View all] AdamGG Nov 25 OP

I think he would make a great candidate - IMO, whomever the Dem nominee is after Trump will win handily. walkingman Nov 25 #1

Well, I can't imagine that will happen, frankly. MineralMan Nov 25 #2

Newsom - Kelly ticket? maveric Nov 25 #3

Since it's become obvious that we're going to have to run a ticket of white guys Ocelot II Nov 25 #6

It would lack geographic balance AdamGG Nov 25 #10

He was probably going to run before this all happened. Fiendish Thingy Nov 25 #4

Would Gabby's continuing challenges be a reason he might not be interested? 3catwoman3 Nov 25 #5

I believe he said something along those lines xmas74 Wednesday #14

Hegseth certainly has guaranteed a 2027 Johonny Nov 25 #7

Add to that, he's a drunk who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 25 #11

Hope so. I'd love to see Newsom, Pritzker and Kelly chewing up Vance everyday Arazi Nov 25 #8

Yep, he's really upped his game and national profile Attilatheblond Nov 25 #9

Mark Kelly's senate seat will end in 2028. I Emile Nov 25 #12

I prefer whichever President/VP nominees AdamGG Nov 25 #13

The funny thing is that if he were nominated he might win EASILY Wanderlust988 Wednesday #15

I'm not sure if that's fully accurate about the party AdamGG Thursday #16

Maybe I spend too much time on DU reading posts Wanderlust988 Thursday #18

I think in most previous years, electability has been biggest/one of biggest factors in primaries AdamGG Thursday #19

I like Pete too but I don't see America is ready for a first husband Wanderlust988 Thursday #20

Agreed - I wish Pete AdamGG Thursday #21

de rec Celerity Thursday #17