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It doesn't seem as if Biden will step down willingly....and he would have to in order for the DNC to run someone else (it's in their rules apparently). If however, Biden can be convinced this is his second term so he can't run a third time (a possible solution) who would step up and take his place?
Many people say "anyone" to this question because it simply means....not Joe. Asking who they actually want or who could win is harder to answer...
That's because the left's foray into identity politics has left them with many memorable and diverse politicians who don't know what they're doing. Let's look at the possibilities...
1. Kamala Harris.
Pros- Non-white female.
Cons- 0 achievements plus she starts sentences without knowing how they end. Politicians have to master the art of saying nothing but sounding like they know what they are talking about. Harris isn't there yet...
2. Pete Buttigeig
Pros- Gay.
Cons- Can't run a train yard. Trains are super complicated. They require a functioning train, a functioning track, and schedules. East Palestine was a disaster early enough that Pete convinced people it wasn't his fault. Later derailments were given less attention because that excuse only works once.
3. AOC, Tlaib, Pressley, Omar, aka the "squad".
Pros- Sassy, non-white, female (maybe, they can't define what a woman is).
Cons- Possibly hate the US and want to destroy it. AOC used to market herself as a progressive but she's given up that schtick and gone full establishment Democrat. She supports war in Ukraine and will accept bribes, especially those she solicits. Tlaib and Omar hate Israel (our one regional ally) and support Hamas. Seriously, both supported BDS, a pro-Hamas funding organization.
4. Gavin Newsome.
Pros- People from California seem to like him.
Cons- People not from California think he's try to turn "Escape From LA" from a movie to a real life challenge. Seriously, every time I hear someone bring him up the reason he gets floated as a possible candidate is "I think he could win" whenever I ask why....crickets. This suggests to me that he's a politician's politician. Corrupt to the core, able to say all the right things, no idea what he's doing regarding policy or leadership. He's even got two strikes already against him....he's white and male (I think, I'm not sure he can explain what a man is).
5. Gretchen Whitmer.
Pros- almost the victim of an FBI plot.
Cons- Who? Apparently Whitmer said or did something at some point to be considered for the presidency. I just can't figure out what. Again, this may have something to do with her being a woman. I don't want to jump to conclusions though, as it's unclear what a woman is to people on the left.
These are some of the Democratic Party offerings and while they certainly aren't the only options (I've heard Cory Booker's name) they're the frontrunners imo. If you'd like to add a name to the list...please do. Just include pros and cons. If you feel I've left something important out on this list...please remember that I can't list everything about a person.
If this list seems underwhelming....I'd agree....and I'd point out it's the inevitable result of treating inherent characteristics like race, sex, or sexual orientation as accomplishments worthy of positions of authority and power. They aren't things that anyone does...and aren't really worthy of reward or celebration.
Many people say "anyone" to this question because it simply means....not Joe. Asking who they actually want or who could win is harder to answer...
That's because the left's foray into identity politics has left them with many memorable and diverse politicians who don't know what they're doing. Let's look at the possibilities...
1. Kamala Harris.
Pros- Non-white female.
Cons- 0 achievements plus she starts sentences without knowing how they end. Politicians have to master the art of saying nothing but sounding like they know what they are talking about. Harris isn't there yet...
2. Pete Buttigeig
Pros- Gay.
Cons- Can't run a train yard. Trains are super complicated. They require a functioning train, a functioning track, and schedules. East Palestine was a disaster early enough that Pete convinced people it wasn't his fault. Later derailments were given less attention because that excuse only works once.
3. AOC, Tlaib, Pressley, Omar, aka the "squad".
Pros- Sassy, non-white, female (maybe, they can't define what a woman is).
Cons- Possibly hate the US and want to destroy it. AOC used to market herself as a progressive but she's given up that schtick and gone full establishment Democrat. She supports war in Ukraine and will accept bribes, especially those she solicits. Tlaib and Omar hate Israel (our one regional ally) and support Hamas. Seriously, both supported BDS, a pro-Hamas funding organization.
Tlaib denounces Pompeo's decision to recognize BDS as antisemitic | The Jerusalem Post
"So long as [Blinken] doesn't suppress my First Amendment right to speak out against Netanyahu's racist and inhumane policies," she said.
4. Gavin Newsome.
Pros- People from California seem to like him.
Cons- People not from California think he's try to turn "Escape From LA" from a movie to a real life challenge. Seriously, every time I hear someone bring him up the reason he gets floated as a possible candidate is "I think he could win" whenever I ask why....crickets. This suggests to me that he's a politician's politician. Corrupt to the core, able to say all the right things, no idea what he's doing regarding policy or leadership. He's even got two strikes already against him....he's white and male (I think, I'm not sure he can explain what a man is).
5. Gretchen Whitmer.
Pros- almost the victim of an FBI plot.
Cons- Who? Apparently Whitmer said or did something at some point to be considered for the presidency. I just can't figure out what. Again, this may have something to do with her being a woman. I don't want to jump to conclusions though, as it's unclear what a woman is to people on the left.
These are some of the Democratic Party offerings and while they certainly aren't the only options (I've heard Cory Booker's name) they're the frontrunners imo. If you'd like to add a name to the list...please do. Just include pros and cons. If you feel I've left something important out on this list...please remember that I can't list everything about a person.
If this list seems underwhelming....I'd agree....and I'd point out it's the inevitable result of treating inherent characteristics like race, sex, or sexual orientation as accomplishments worthy of positions of authority and power. They aren't things that anyone does...and aren't really worthy of reward or celebration.