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senseandsensibility

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35. Reluctantly

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 07:17 PM

Dec 14

I agree that this country is not ready for a female President. I'm pragmatic and want to win. But I still feel uncomfortable using their terminology such as "won't vote for an angry woman" when it's not justified. Let's just pick a male who is more difficult to attack without giving their BS lip service.

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Why Democrats Lost in 2024 [View all] applegrove Dec 14 OP

It's Simple. Not enough of us voted for Kamala Harris in 2024. MineralMan Dec 14 #1

Racism and misogynism elected DT. Meadowoak Dec 14 #6

And too many of us let them do that. MineralMan Dec 14 #7

Our next candidate has to be a white male. Gavin Newsom is my first choice Meadowoak Dec 14 #8

We'll see. MineralMan Dec 14 #10

I think you're probably right, much as I hate to say it Jilly_in_VA Dec 14 #17

Gavin has a strong voice and enjoys using it. No more lilly livered candidates. Meadowoak Dec 14 #19

He's got a Greg_In_SF Dec 14 #25

I just saw a 56% approval amid claims he is surging here from his Nixie Dec 14 #36

In a 50/50 country, that's really not that bad. Meadowoak Dec 15 #47

Gavin is Number 1 for a reason. He has shown no fear and is Nixie Dec 14 #37

I've always liked Chris! He's been great at speaking out against Trump!! CrispyQ Dec 14 #41

Smells like another coronation. Nope. thought crime Dec 14 #33

Primaries are primaries. Delegates are delegates. Sparkly Dec 14 #43

gaza SonOfNebanaube Dec 14 #38

How well did that work out? Sparkly Dec 14 #44

I know, I heard a couple people remark they would have been more comfortable with Walz haele Dec 14 #45

We've been moving right for decades and look where it has gotten us and the nation. No Thanks. Biophilic Dec 14 #2

Listening to consultants who put their interests and values ahead of the Democratic party's was a big factor in 2024 Fiendish Thingy Dec 14 #3

You need to be a political consultant! leftstreet Dec 14 #5

Hey, if I want to read about Democratic fuckups, I'll just visit the NY Times. (nt) Paladin Dec 14 #4

Taegan Goddard is the laziest "journalist" out there displacedvermoter Dec 14 #9

Geez, more fucking propaganda. ananda Dec 14 #11

I don't think voters care about the cultural and social ... Whiskeytide Dec 14 #12

Because those with conservative values don't give a fuck about BOSSHOG Dec 14 #13

Republican Santa doesn't even leave coal and dead branches in stockings -- can be used for fuel. betsuni Dec 14 #14

They know exactly how government works. Dismantleling is so applegrove Dec 14 #15

That's sabotage to win elections, not governing. betsuni Dec 15 #50

Being beholden to the bribing class The Wizard Dec 14 #16

Because we thought we couldn't lose? Iggo Dec 14 #18

That was 2016. thought crime Dec 15 #49

It's always this culture war bullshit, we're in a class war. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 14 #20

Democrats have to propose economic change to dominate the conversation. thought crime Dec 14 #29

ever notice repukes are never advised to MOVE LEFT when they get slaughtered? Skittles Dec 14 #21

Their 2012 election autopsy kind of did EdmondDantes_ Dec 14 #22

It's not reality about "moving right". But about taking control over JI7 Dec 14 #23

In A Nutshell... ProfessorGAC Dec 14 #24

I can see Capt Mark Kelly stepping in. multigraincracker Dec 14 #26

Why not just hopscotch OVER the R positions... ret5hd Dec 14 #27

Moving right is fucking bullshit Alpeduez21 Dec 14 #28

One thing Democrats should do is make more noise about Climate Change. thought crime Dec 14 #30

Unfortunately, Dem candidate Harris did not have the personal charisma necessary to win. No Vested Interest Dec 14 #31

KH was not an angry woman though senseandsensibility Dec 14 #32

You're correct. Everyone, with their insecurities, or other faults gets one vote, No Vested Interest Dec 14 #34

Reluctantly senseandsensibility Dec 14 #35

Sorry you think I'm using "their" words; they're my words - a senior life-long Dem female. No Vested Interest Dec 14 #39

Is there ANY woman personality that's presidential, then? Sparkly Dec 14 #42

So the state of the Democratic campaign and the short time frame had nothing much to do with it? thought crime Dec 15 #48

I agree. Sparkly Dec 15 #52

Agree re timing - problem too huge to have been overcome. No Vested Interest Dec 15 #56

I've been around for a long time, snot Dec 14 #40

We lost because Kamala Harris was not willing to lie to win krawhitham Dec 14 #46

We'll get trounced if Harris is run again Melon Dec 15 #51

America is not ready for a woman president bob4460 Dec 15 #54

Give us someone that will really fight for Democratic policies bob4460 Dec 15 #53

I will continue to be very active in phone banking and letter writing.... Bread and Circuses Dec 15 #55

We lost the thread. mr715 Dec 15 #57