what a lovely thought. But not now. Now when we are dealing with a bunch of hard core misogynists and bigots. Sadly, right now we need a strong white male. Andrew Cuomo is running for NYC mayor. I would love to see him run for president. (I'd love Josh shapiro too but again with the bigot thing...he's jewish)
Agree with you about the misogynists/bigots, but Cuomo is a crook. And don't forget the allegations about sexual misconduct. Last thing we need is another crook/groper in the WH.
Thank you Dik de Bruijn ! He was governor of my state, New York State. He is not fit to hold any elected position ! Saying he’s a crook is being kind. Unless you were from a town or city in New York State, you might not know that he, in his own right, is a Donald Trump ! He bullies, yells, seeks revenge, and lies like an old torn rug !
"but he believes in democracy . . . " He believes in elevating Andrew Cuomo, and if that requires kissing Trump's . . . ring, then I believe he'd do it in a NY minute. Same basic personality -- narcissistic bullies craving attention and power. [But that's most politicians except maybe Josh Hawley. He wants attention, power, and a bunker to hide in when things get rough.]
They are all flawed in some way. Yeah cuomo is a bully. If all he did was bully republicans so they shaped up, I’d love it. But it might not end there so I guess no. But we need someone who is willing to duke it out with the republicans
What exactly does "believes in democracy" mean to you? If his ability to "make Trump eat crow" is appealing to you, maybe you're just looking for a bully to beat up another bully?
and it doesn't have to be a white man, geez racist and sexist. You have nothing but ,crimin, racist, rapist, adjudicated sexual assaulters in this administration and they are white and unqualified.
Adam Kinsinger, Corey Booker. Trump isn’t very smart. He really doesn’t know much about government history or leadership… our next pick needs to be some one with brains and character. Because we have none of that in the WH
I live in Harlem. MY neighbors are black, a lot of my friends are black. I would vote for a black man, or a woman, black or white as long as they are the best candidate. I voted for Kamala. I thought she was fantastic. I’m just being realistic. Right now our country would not vote for a woman or a black man, and that’s why we have trump. If Kamala Harris had been a white man I think trump would lost. A lot of people sat the election out rather than vote for Kamala because of her gender or race. Until we can figure out a way to subdue the bigots we’re stuck with nominating candidates that are WASPs.
Trump would have lost if musk didn't rig the election for him to win it. Russia also had a hand in that along with voter suppression, votes being burned, votes being dumped. Millions of votes were lost bc of these occurrences. Watch Vigilante Inc - doc that details everything illegal that happened. They had 200 bomb threat calls. Voting boxes were set on fire. Kamala did win and they stole it from her to keep themselves out of jail. Trump and musk are criminals of course they're going to cheat to stay out of prison - they've said it in their own words. I have the video
Unfortunately, I think you're right. I really thought we had it this time with Kamala, but I guess there are more racists and sexists in this country than I thought. Kamala lost ground with young men, black men, and hispanic men.
A liar , a bully, a wannabe tRump ! Those of us who closely followed his reign as governor of New York, know they got him on the sexual what he’s capable of .Alas,My governor ! He should not be trusted to be New York mayor or any other elected position !
Alas, he is a crook. With holding money from New York City public schools. At the same time promoting the charter schools. ( Please, make no mistake,there are good charter schools and they’re a bad charter schools. The same goes for the public school system.) Then when he wanted to run again, he declared money for the public school system was found, unearthed ! He didn’t like Mayor Di Blasio. Cuomo went out of his way to antagonize, bully, showing huge disrespect To the mayor, In public no less. Cuomo is so much like Donald Trump. He pretends to be a Democrat !
He said something to the effect that he was going to clean up the “swamp” in Albany.. Yet, when fingers started to point, that he was part of this swamp, he closed down the investigation ! I almost forgot, he was in charge of the investigation !
So many people liked watching and listening to him when on a daily basis, he’d calmed folks down during the pandemic. Yet, his façade began to crumble.That he lied, 🤥 about a number of things in regard to his handling Of the pandemic !
The sexual/Physical Abuse Was probably the easiest way to Finally “Get him !”
Consider: Andy Beshear. He’s term limited in Kentucky after this term and he clearly knows how to talk and appeal to red voters considering he increased his win margin for re-election. Plus he’s relatively young and I want the era of fifty and sixty year old presidents back lol. Enough of diaper Donnie.
Also, Josh Shapiro is my governor and I selfishly want to keep him in Pennsylvania for a full two terms because he’s damn good at his job.
Harris / Whitmer would be a losing combination. Many Americans may be ready for a woman president -- America = the Electoral College and is not ready. [FYI: Whitmer isn't a woman "of color." Maybe you knew that and put her into the mix as a woman.]
The reason Whitmer is a strong candidate is not by virtue of her skin color or gender, it's because she is a strong leader. I don't know why there is so much confusion about DEI, it's simply choosing the strongest candidate regardless of race or gender. We are seeing women & women of color stepping up as we want to see any leader do, most of us aren't going to choose them based on anything other than competence. We need competent leadership. Full stop.
". . . most of us aren't going to choose them based on anything other than competence." Really? Then how did we end up with Trump? Can't argue with needing competent leadership, but we're not going to get it now if women are the nominees. They may be the most competent, but they're not electable. [I do think Trump was a DEI "hire": Dumb, Egotistical, Incompetent.]
Haha so true. Please see election truth alliance on bluesky, they have heaps of evidence from experts and chief statisticians that the election was rigged by musk and Russia. Lots of verifiable proof, charts, articles and podcasts. Also voter suppression caused millions of votes to be lost - see Vigilante Inc doc that details it all. It's an excellent doc only 60 mins really worth watching
We ended up with the felon for a number of reasons, one was lack of strategy, but I don't think the entire answer is in that. People act from emotion. Aggressive emotions were successfully triggered, but I believe knowing the truth that we are humans that have to work together is stronger. It's a truth more powerful than any strategy. Success will be in owning that knowing, not playing to a demographic, appeasing prejudice. Success isn't in being the most righteous victim or perceived authority, it's in authentic leadership skills. May the best person for the job win.
DEI and woke have been weaponised by trump and GOP. Just more reasons to hate the dems and the libs. Just to keep us all confused overwhelmed and hating each other so no one is actually watching to see what these politicians are doing. So we don't notice the tax breaks they give the rich in the middle of the night. They've been setting this up for years now
If a woman or any minority (or anyone who’s not white and male) can’t win the presidency in 2024, it’s says a lot about our country. Saying someone needs to wait for their time is just wrong
Sure, saying someone needs to wait for their time is wrong. Ex: Biden should have been the candidate in 2016, but someone decided it was Hillary's turn. But there's a difference between being a good candidate and being an electable one. If the Blues want to get back into a position where they have some sway, they're going to have to put up ELECTABLE candidates and work from there. Taking the high road won't necessarily get you where you want to go -- or need to be.
Yes. You have hit the nail on the head. I feel American Politics has reversed 70 years. it is not about being a good candidate it is now about being electable. Getting traction- getting unity we have slid down the slippery slope reaching this point in time.
That's always the answer! When are we going to learn that the time is ALWAYS right to elevate women of color and people other than white men. We have had enough of the incremental change and trying not to shock the sensibilities of the status quo! Basta!
Democrats need to elevate more women of color. They will save democracy from Dementia Don. Harris / Whitmer 2028 would be great!
what a lovely thought. But not now. Now when we are dealing with a bunch of hard core misogynists and bigots. Sadly, right now we need a strong white male. Andrew Cuomo is running for NYC mayor. I would love to see him run for president. (I'd love Josh shapiro too but again with the bigot thing...he's jewish)
Agree with you about the misogynists/bigots, but Cuomo is a crook. And don't forget the allegations about sexual misconduct. Last thing we need is another crook/groper in the WH.
Thank you Dik de Bruijn ! He was governor of my state, New York State. He is not fit to hold any elected position ! Saying he’s a crook is being kind. Unless you were from a town or city in New York State, you might not know that he, in his own right, is a Donald Trump ! He bullies, yells, seeks revenge, and lies like an old torn rug !
but he believes in democracy and he's tough. He'd make trump eat crow.
the truth is, there aren't a lot of completely honest politicians. right now we need someone smart and tough. Find me someone else and I'm all in.
"but he believes in democracy . . . " He believes in elevating Andrew Cuomo, and if that requires kissing Trump's . . . ring, then I believe he'd do it in a NY minute. Same basic personality -- narcissistic bullies craving attention and power. [But that's most politicians except maybe Josh Hawley. He wants attention, power, and a bunker to hide in when things get rough.]
They are all flawed in some way. Yeah cuomo is a bully. If all he did was bully republicans so they shaped up, I’d love it. But it might not end there so I guess no. But we need someone who is willing to duke it out with the republicans
What exactly does "believes in democracy" mean to you? If his ability to "make Trump eat crow" is appealing to you, maybe you're just looking for a bully to beat up another bully?
Candace, he does not believe in democracy as we know it. I wish I was wrong.
and it doesn't have to be a white man, geez racist and sexist. You have nothing but ,crimin, racist, rapist, adjudicated sexual assaulters in this administration and they are white and unqualified.
Good for you ! As an older retired, white woman, I approve of your depiction 💞
Adam Kinsinger, Corey Booker. Trump isn’t very smart. He really doesn’t know much about government history or leadership… our next pick needs to be some one with brains and character. Because we have none of that in the WH
Pete Buttigieg would be great.
And I love Adam kinsiger
I would not hesitate to vote for Liz Cheney
Excuse us, white men are the reason we are in this MESS!
I live in Harlem. MY neighbors are black, a lot of my friends are black. I would vote for a black man, or a woman, black or white as long as they are the best candidate. I voted for Kamala. I thought she was fantastic. I’m just being realistic. Right now our country would not vote for a woman or a black man, and that’s why we have trump. If Kamala Harris had been a white man I think trump would lost. A lot of people sat the election out rather than vote for Kamala because of her gender or race. Until we can figure out a way to subdue the bigots we’re stuck with nominating candidates that are WASPs.
Trump would have lost if musk didn't rig the election for him to win it. Russia also had a hand in that along with voter suppression, votes being burned, votes being dumped. Millions of votes were lost bc of these occurrences. Watch Vigilante Inc - doc that details everything illegal that happened. They had 200 bomb threat calls. Voting boxes were set on fire. Kamala did win and they stole it from her to keep themselves out of jail. Trump and musk are criminals of course they're going to cheat to stay out of prison - they've said it in their own words. I have the video
Unfortunately, I think you're right. I really thought we had it this time with Kamala, but I guess there are more racists and sexists in this country than I thought. Kamala lost ground with young men, black men, and hispanic men.
Alas, too true for comfort😞
And, because she represented a continuation of Biden’s four years! 1) not addressing the undocumented was a huge mistake.
Alas, so TRUE !
Cuomo has baggage.
Linda, yes, he has a disturbing amount of baggage. He was my governor. He should never ever be allowed to run for any public office !
Cuomo is NOT who we need for president. He's kind of a crook.
A liar , a bully, a wannabe tRump ! Those of us who closely followed his reign as governor of New York, know they got him on the sexual what he’s capable of .Alas,My governor ! He should not be trusted to be New York mayor or any other elected position !
He’s not a crook. There were never accusations that he was a crook. He was run out of office because of sexual harassment charges
Alas, he is a crook. With holding money from New York City public schools. At the same time promoting the charter schools. ( Please, make no mistake,there are good charter schools and they’re a bad charter schools. The same goes for the public school system.) Then when he wanted to run again, he declared money for the public school system was found, unearthed ! He didn’t like Mayor Di Blasio. Cuomo went out of his way to antagonize, bully, showing huge disrespect To the mayor, In public no less. Cuomo is so much like Donald Trump. He pretends to be a Democrat !
He said something to the effect that he was going to clean up the “swamp” in Albany.. Yet, when fingers started to point, that he was part of this swamp, he closed down the investigation ! I almost forgot, he was in charge of the investigation !
So many people liked watching and listening to him when on a daily basis, he’d calmed folks down during the pandemic. Yet, his façade began to crumble.That he lied, 🤥 about a number of things in regard to his handling Of the pandemic !
The sexual/Physical Abuse Was probably the easiest way to Finally “Get him !”
Is kind of a crook like being kind of pregnant?
Consider: Andy Beshear. He’s term limited in Kentucky after this term and he clearly knows how to talk and appeal to red voters considering he increased his win margin for re-election. Plus he’s relatively young and I want the era of fifty and sixty year old presidents back lol. Enough of diaper Donnie.
Also, Josh Shapiro is my governor and I selfishly want to keep him in Pennsylvania for a full two terms because he’s damn good at his job.
Harris / Whitmer would be a losing combination. Many Americans may be ready for a woman president -- America = the Electoral College and is not ready. [FYI: Whitmer isn't a woman "of color." Maybe you knew that and put her into the mix as a woman.]
The reason Whitmer is a strong candidate is not by virtue of her skin color or gender, it's because she is a strong leader. I don't know why there is so much confusion about DEI, it's simply choosing the strongest candidate regardless of race or gender. We are seeing women & women of color stepping up as we want to see any leader do, most of us aren't going to choose them based on anything other than competence. We need competent leadership. Full stop.
". . . most of us aren't going to choose them based on anything other than competence." Really? Then how did we end up with Trump? Can't argue with needing competent leadership, but we're not going to get it now if women are the nominees. They may be the most competent, but they're not electable. [I do think Trump was a DEI "hire": Dumb, Egotistical, Incompetent.]
Haha so true. Please see election truth alliance on bluesky, they have heaps of evidence from experts and chief statisticians that the election was rigged by musk and Russia. Lots of verifiable proof, charts, articles and podcasts. Also voter suppression caused millions of votes to be lost - see Vigilante Inc doc that details it all. It's an excellent doc only 60 mins really worth watching
If they have heaps of verifiable evidence that's good enough to take to court, what are they waiting for?
Hah! Good one.
We ended up with the felon for a number of reasons, one was lack of strategy, but I don't think the entire answer is in that. People act from emotion. Aggressive emotions were successfully triggered, but I believe knowing the truth that we are humans that have to work together is stronger. It's a truth more powerful than any strategy. Success will be in owning that knowing, not playing to a demographic, appeasing prejudice. Success isn't in being the most righteous victim or perceived authority, it's in authentic leadership skills. May the best person for the job win.
DEI and woke have been weaponised by trump and GOP. Just more reasons to hate the dems and the libs. Just to keep us all confused overwhelmed and hating each other so no one is actually watching to see what these politicians are doing. So we don't notice the tax breaks they give the rich in the middle of the night. They've been setting this up for years now
If a woman or any minority (or anyone who’s not white and male) can’t win the presidency in 2024, it’s says a lot about our country. Saying someone needs to wait for their time is just wrong
Sure, saying someone needs to wait for their time is wrong. Ex: Biden should have been the candidate in 2016, but someone decided it was Hillary's turn. But there's a difference between being a good candidate and being an electable one. If the Blues want to get back into a position where they have some sway, they're going to have to put up ELECTABLE candidates and work from there. Taking the high road won't necessarily get you where you want to go -- or need to be.
Bernie sanders should have been President 2016
Yes. You have hit the nail on the head. I feel American Politics has reversed 70 years. it is not about being a good candidate it is now about being electable. Getting traction- getting unity we have slid down the slippery slope reaching this point in time.
That's always the answer! When are we going to learn that the time is ALWAYS right to elevate women of color and people other than white men. We have had enough of the incremental change and trying not to shock the sensibilities of the status quo! Basta!
Too bad they wouldn't win in this particular atmosphere.
That's a big chance.