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29. No way AOC will happen in the USA as it exists.

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 11:47 AM

Jul 2

I wish our system worked better in the sense that it would be great for her to be getting her ideas out there. She's quite impressive.

But no way, no how would AOC actually become President in this fucked-up electorate ( + electoral college and plurality vote in most states). I have no issues with her running in the primary as long as someone electable is chosen, AND she gets on board IMMEDIATELY and COMPLETELY with taking back this country from the filth that is currently running it - even if the nominee is far from perfect.

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Who would you like to see run for president in 2028. Do you have a favorite? [View all] red dog 1 Jul 1 OP

Former WA governor Jay Inslee The Blue Flower Jul 1 #1

Jay's done. maxsolomon Jul 2 #34

You could have led with 75 genxlib Jul 2 #39

OMG YOU AGEIST maxsolomon Jul 2 #42

If it helps genxlib Jul 2 #43

Speak for yourself, John DFW Jul 2 #49

I don't want to stop being active genxlib Jul 2 #51

He is who I wanted in 2019 DFW Jul 2 #46

Or Jon Ossoff. 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #2

Where is Ossoff? Ars Longa Jul 2 #18

Wondered that, too. nt allegorical oracle Jul 2 #41

YES - he is my fave currently TBF Jul 2 #30

I could go with Ossoff for sure. RandomNumbers Jul 2 #44

Someone that can win the Midwest. yourout Jul 1 #3

That would Mark Kelly, IMO Auggie Jul 2 #27

Kick Beringia Jul 1 #4

I don't have a singular favorite, but I have 3 who are in the lead EdmondDantes_ Jul 1 #5

Some good choices here BluenFLA Jul 1 #6

No way AOC will happen in the USA as it exists. RandomNumbers Jul 2 #29

aoc is in a good spot right now rampartd Jul 2 #52

I want an impressive win for the midterms and then I'll think about the general elections Deuxcents Jul 1 #7

My daughter is a government worker in CA Mossfern Jul 1 #8

Why? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 1 #11

He went back on the union contract Mossfern Jul 1 #13

The one I "like" is probably not the one who can win. So I vote strategically... QueerDuck Jul 1 #9

You've piqued my interest. Who is it that you "like"? red dog 1 Jul 1 #14

Mark Kelly. I want Mark Cuban to run. Melon Jul 1 #10

Cuban is neither a Democrat nor a liberal obamanut2012 Jul 2 #53

He is independent. He voiced support for Harris Melon Jul 2 #57

Miles Taylor gab13by13 Jul 1 #12

You're picking a Forward Party Candidate over a Democrat? krawhitham Jul 1 #17

I myself want to run for 2028 EnergizedLib Jul 1 #15

I can lend you $50 if you need some start-up capital DFW Jul 2 #50

Dream ticket: Pete Buttigieg/Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez krawhitham Jul 1 #16

I like Buttigieg/AOC or Kelly/AOC red dog 1 Jul 2 #64

Harris doesn't... BH liberal Jul 2 #19

So only White, Christian males need apply? angrychair Jul 2 #59

'Capitalism isn't working': Chris Murphy Emile Jul 2 #20

There are a bunch of YouTube 2028 Dem President Ranking vids out there: Ars Longa Jul 2 #21

Both parties should run babies. betsuni Jul 2 #22

Newsome/Buttigieg. Aristus Jul 2 #23

"...ax-crazy right-wing shitheads..." 3catwoman3 Jul 2 #45

I would prefer a candidate that understands the historical moment we are in... kentuck Jul 2 #24

I won't say which...? kentuck Jul 2 #25

Someone who could clearly win. marble falls Jul 2 #26

Anyone but a centrist. Ponietz Jul 2 #28

Jon Ossoff is my pick TBF Jul 2 #31

I like Kelly but would be happy with several of the others LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2 #32

I think all the govs and vp Harris have the experience needed 31j20b3 Jul 2 #33

Charisma and looks win. maxsolomon Jul 2 #35

The D dweller Jul 2 #36

My list. biocube Jul 2 #37

The one who promises to go after these corrupt fucks & not look forward. CrispyQ Jul 2 #38

How about a robust primary with candidates explaining their vision, their policies they are willing to fight for Nanjeanne Jul 2 #40

Skinner/Walt Starr 2028! BluesRunTheGame Jul 2 #47

lol! Coventina Jul 2 #62

Jon Ossoff duckworth969 Jul 2 #48

There are a few about whom I'd like to know more before answering that DFW Jul 2 #54

Newsom reminds me of a car salesman. LeftInTX Jul 2 #55

Post removed Post removed Jul 2 #56

Pritzker or Newsom bcbink Jul 2 #58

Seeing so many corporate/centrists Dems angrychair Jul 2 #60

Not that many have participated. There's many more probably that feel as you do. Nanjeanne Jul 2 #61

Who we like and who would win are 2 different conversations jcboon Jul 2 #63