Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

angrychair

(12,640 posts)

37. I understand that

Reply to dlk (Reply #36)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 12:23 AM

Friday

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.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

37 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028 [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 1 OP

She had her shot and blew it SSJVegeta Jul 1 #1

I don't think that is a fair assessment at all... sheshe2 Jul 1 #3

You are correct. There were quite a few saboteurs. The "leave it blank" folks really set us back... QueerDuck Jul 1 #6

I hear you and know exactly what/why you are leaving things unsaid. sheshe2 Jul 1 #9

People refusing to vote for Harris because BIDEN was "too old" didn't help. Zelda_Orchid Jul 1 #12

There was quite a lot of irony to be observed in that ageism too.... QueerDuck Jul 1 #13

Rick Wilson, the former R campaign manager, said that with the exception of a couple of gaffs (which are flashman13 Jul 1 #14

Yes, she did! sheshe2 Jul 1 #23

Plenty of blame to go around quakerboy Jul 1 #22

Quite the assertion Torchlight Jul 1 #4

It is. Just like losing the popular vote to Trump SSJVegeta Jul 1 #5

She did Deminpenn Jul 2 #33

Harris has been laser focused on doing everything she can to help elect Democrats up and down the ticket in 2026 Quiet Em Jul 1 #2

Nice. Eko Jul 1 #7

Although it may be unfair, it's hard to see Democratic voters giving another chance to a candidate that lost to Trump. SamuelAdams Jul 1 #8

This will never happen Akakoji Jul 1 #21

Kerry Was Reaching Out to People in 2008, too DrFunkenstein Jul 1 #10

I doubt if she'll come anywhere close to getting the nomination. DavidDvorkin Jul 1 #11

The sad truth is America is far too sexist and racist to elect a woman of color president dlk Jul 1 #15

BINGO!! AZ8theist Jul 1 #17

So only white men should run angrychair Jul 1 #20

Democrats need to be in power to change anything dlk Jul 2 #29

Oh, ok angrychair Jul 2 #31

That's not what I'm saying, at all dlk Jul 2 #36

I understand that angrychair Friday #37

It seems the centrists are starting to feel the sea change... pecosbob Jul 1 #16

I am disinterested in another Harris run Billsdaughter Jul 1 #18

Now here's a novel idea: AloeVera Jul 1 #19

Debates, debates, and more debates. Let's take oasis Jul 1 #24

I agree. hamsterjill Jul 2 #32

I voted for her happily in 2024. If she wins the primary, I'll vote for her again in 2028. Frankly, I thought KPN Jul 2 #25

This.... electric_blue68 Jul 2 #26

Thank you, electric_blue. sheshe2 Jul 2 #27

Willie Sutton Bluetus Jul 2 #28

Bring on the debates. WinningAgain Jul 2 #30

I'm getting sick of "news" that's little more than gossip with undisclosed "sources" MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2 #34

Disappointing to hear as it won't end well or with support, rogue emissary Jul 2 #35