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PermatexNo.2

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35. Adlai Stevenson lost twice because America chose a "war hero" over an "egg head", so there's that.

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Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:38 PM

Jun 8

He even had a great sense of humor, saying "Egg heads of the world unite, you only have your yolks to lose".

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Harris-Walz was a great ticket and could be again. [View all] milestogo Jun 8 OP

"Capable" doesnt mean "electable". I'm capable. Not electable. Callie1979 Jun 8 #1

+100,000,000 elocs Jun 8 #20

I don't think time was the issue Shrek Monday #104

This. obnoxiousdrunk Monday #108

Agreed. dchill Jun 8 #2

I think Kamala is done with national politics calguy Jun 8 #3

I totally agree bif Jun 8 #5

a woman won the popular vote in 2016 cadoman Monday #86

The reactionary hatred of that "uppity black man and likely Muslim" is what led us to where we are JT45242 Monday #103

I would absolutely support them again. Quiet Em Jun 8 #4

An exceptional LOSING ticket. Reality sucks, but it is what it is. n/t elocs Jun 8 #21

Curious. Who is on the ticket you are looking for? Quiet Em Jun 8 #31

She was one of the first out in 2020... Melon Monday #79

That's not quite accurate Quiet Em Monday #85

She sealed her fate in the primary madville Monday #91

Joe Biden said selecting Kamala Harris as his VP was the best decision he's made in his entire career Quiet Em Monday #93

I agree if they want it. She also might be a great AG. yorkster Jun 8 #6

What role do candidates have in the so called "dumbed down" electorate? Renew Deal Jun 8 #7

At some point, the Dems need to appeal to the Dr. T Jun 8 #42

Dumb voters put a sociopathic narcissistic con man into office. maxsolomon Monday #110

No way. ForgedCrank Jun 8 #8

I worked with a young man who really wanted Mark Zuckerberg to be president. milestogo Jun 8 #13

Thats why I think the "MAGA" cult shrinks with Trump's death Callie1979 Jun 8 #16

Maga is a cult of personality and Trump is that personality. n/t elocs Jun 8 #22

Agree 1000%! ShazzieB Jun 8 #45

agree, the field resets when he is gone cadoman Monday #87

Zuckerberg comes across as an alien. He's relatable to nobody. Mark Cuban....... Melon Monday #81

You've hit the nail on the head. Agree on ALL points. Callie1979 Jun 8 #15

If you want a Repub in 2028 Bluestocking Jun 8 #9

Might as well run Hillary again Ponietz Jun 8 #10

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. n/t elocs Jun 8 #23

Al Gore! Ponietz Jun 8 #65

Nobody doubted their capability. Hell, I didn't doubt her electability. I thought for sure we would level up and elect Aristus Jun 8 #11

Nailed it. Enough people looked at a despicable convicted felon/fraudster/sex pest/ Ocelot II Jun 8 #30

I support my governor for 2028 and I realize I may be in the minority indigovalley Jun 8 #12

I would happily support Tim or my governor, JB Pritzker. ShazzieB Jun 8 #46

I like Pitzker also... indigovalley Jun 8 #59

It was nonstop, "She lost because of racism and sexism" here on DU for months after the election. jalan48 Jun 8 #14

And the ignoring of the realities of the election are STILL pushed aside. Callie1979 Jun 8 #18

To be honest.. ShazzieB Jun 8 #47

Here are the stats. Callie1979 Jun 8 #55

Thanks. ShazzieB Jun 8 #61

No thanks. BannonsLiver Jun 8 #17

Well, if she wins the primary Fla_Democrat Jun 8 #19

Post removed Post removed Jun 8 #27

pass nt Celerity Jun 8 #24

Ticket? Sorry, that show's over, pulled up the tent stakes, and left town. Probably won't be back for a decade or more 0rganism Jun 8 #25

I'm looking for something like Newsom/Emanuel gulliver Jun 8 #26

oh man, this sounds a lot like .....can't quite put my finger on it Nimble_Idea Jun 8 #70

Let's not put our heads in the sand when it comes to the deep vein of sexism and misogyny that runs through America dlk Jun 8 #28

Kamala has a Doug Emhoff problem Sewa Jun 8 #29

Didn't he resign after that? milestogo Jun 8 #44

not that i'm aware of nt orleans Monday #76

Harris will not be the nominee again Fiendish Thingy Jun 8 #32

Whether he cheated or won legitimately, he is in the office of the President. colorado_ufo Jun 8 #41

As obama said," we have to beat them so badly there is no doubt " questionseverything Jun 8 #64

No way Hieronymus Phact Jun 8 #33

Let's start with a competitive primary and go from there. NH Ethylene Jun 8 #34

Adlai Stevenson lost twice because America chose a "war hero" over an "egg head", so there's that. PermatexNo.2 Jun 8 #35

Harris did the best she could, given the circumstances. However, nominating her again would be utter insanity. tritsofme Jun 8 #36

To be honest, I think the situation Harris was in - the emergency replacement nominee - made her politically stronger Midwestern Democrat Monday #75

The anti trans ads were on 24/7 in NC in 2024 JanMichael Jun 8 #37

I suspect those anti trans ads were running in a lot of places. ShazzieB Jun 8 #49

They were even run here in NYC Polybius Monday #82

You're right. CONTINUOUS. And then it was never really answered for. Callie1979 Tuesday #114

We need to run someone who is like a younger version of Wesley Clark. LudwigPastorius Jun 8 #38

I have the same fear, about Pete. ShazzieB Jun 8 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 8 #39

They would have made a great President and VP mvd Jun 8 #40

By 2028 Kamala could be the best candidate thought crime Jun 8 #43

I think you are underestimating the misogyny in the electorate. RandomNumbers Jun 8 #57

I'd go with "younger"; Wes Moore. Callie1979 Tuesday #115

And a lot of people think of presidential elections as a retail choice. That is... Beartracks Jun 8 #48

They need to understand that this is your power milestogo Jun 8 #50

NO SSJVegeta Jun 8 #51

No DenaliDemocrat Jun 8 #53

As much I love Kamala and Tim, I'm another no. ShazzieB Jun 8 #54

I was absolutely convinced they could win. Like you, I loved both of them. Now I wonder what on earth I was thinking... CTyankee Jun 8 #56

What's crazy is that before last July, a huge amount of DUers said that she couldn't win Polybius Monday #83

Many people had resigned themselves that Pres. Biden was likely going to lose MichMan Monday #107

Whitmer is a better option benpollard Jun 8 #58

yeah, my best bet too. i especially loved the covering of the face while with twump. Nimble_Idea Jun 8 #69

''I don't think the problem is our candidates or our party or our messaging.'' anamnua Jun 8 #60

Won't win. There are too many racists and sexists inside the house Scrivener7 Jun 8 #62

It would be nice if Democrats would stop validating Trump talking points WSHazel Jun 8 #63

You know what else is exhausting...being gagged on a forum when trying to discuss who the best candidate Melon Monday #99

Support whoever you want WSHazel Tuesday #111

The definition of insanity is.....well, we all know the rest of that quote. n/t Captain Stern Jun 8 #66

and yet Krasnov is in office, and the quote is wrong cadoman Monday #89

Has nothing to do with capable pinkstarburst Jun 8 #67

tesler crypto bros out here crying, but Kamala will win the primary and be the nominee Nimble_Idea Jun 8 #68

NO ... 👎nt Raine Jun 8 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author PennRalphie Jun 8 #72

top level metrics were good but at ground level things have been rough for a long time cadoman Monday #90

Fool me once, shame on you. William769 Jun 8 #73

She would have to make it through the primaries this time Polybius Jun 8 #74

Ok fine. What would they do differently a second time around? Justice Brandeis Monday #77

nope nope and nope nt orleans Monday #78

And if they lose to Vance/DeSantis? Polybius Monday #80

No. Thank you AnyFunctioningAdult Monday #84

What a novel idea! tavernier Monday #88

Let's see if she can win a primary madville Monday #92

No More Boomers! Nonnia Bisnez Monday #94

Sooooo you think someone who is 60 years old should not be President??? Peacetrain Monday #95

Someone who would be 60 in 2028 Nonnia Bisnez Monday #96

60 today.. 63 in 28 question is the same Peacetrain Monday #97

This message was self-deleted by its author Nonnia Bisnez Monday #98

The Baby Boom generation is 1946 to 1964.. the youngest boomers turned turned 60 last year Peacetrain Monday #100

Yea, my bad. Nonnia Bisnez Monday #102

Hey if a Gen X or a Millennial is the best candidate I will be the first in line to support them Peacetrain Monday #106

I would vote for this ticket again LetMyPeopleVote Monday #101

Charismatic, intelligent, inspiring Joyful Warrior, one of the most progressive senators -- betsuni Monday #105

Regardless, the primary will decide. Patton French Monday #109

She is welcome to throw her hat in the ring for the primaries fujiyamasan Tuesday #112

Harris-Walz is over. It's not going to happen. Autumn Tuesday #113

No, no, a million times no nt Rob H. Tuesday #116