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View Poll Results: Which Democrat Would have Best Chance at Beating Trump in 2020 for President?
Elizabeth Warren 19 17.12%
Jason Kander 6 5.41%
Tim Kaine 5 4.50%
Tim Ryan 5 4.50%
Keith Ellison 6 5.41%
other (explain) 70 63.06%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 03-14-2017, 02:35 AM
 
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I mentioned him before- I think he actually would have a shot because while not far left he has not alienated portions of the base in the manner HRC had. I also have heard several people on both sides wanting a 'straight up the middle' kind of candidate to simply settle everyone down. I think the big upside for him is that NC is in the same spot now that Virginia was when he was able to break through. He could prove attractive in Georgia as well which Dems will need to play for if the Midwest is slipping.


The biggie for Dems is whether to try to simply let Trump rise/fall, to try to get more voters to the center (where there really is not much action) or to reclaim some of their voters to the left.


We all keep forgetting this election truly came down to about 200k votes in 3 states. That number can be found in disenfranchised folks who lean Dem as easily as anywhere.
Doesn't Tom Perez have a 50 state approach? That's a smart plan I think.

I think they should both capitalize on any failures of Trump, and promote a strong platform that attracts as many people as possible.
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Old 03-14-2017, 02:59 AM
 
Location: Pine Grove,AL
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Smart decision.

After thinking about this a bit, I do think, however, that someone from the (mountain) west might not be a bad choice. Western Democrats tend to be much more libertarian in general than their eastern or coastal western counterparts. I think that could translate to broader appeal in the middle of the country.

The problem, even this far out, is name recognition and money.
Libertarianism tends to alienate the base.
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:28 AM
 
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Default Heard rumor that Al Franken will run for president in 2020

He's also thinking of having Jill Stein as his running mate.

Franken-Stein 2020!
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:29 AM
 
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Good luck with that.
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:30 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC
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I c wut u did thar
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:30 AM
 
Location: Japan
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Because he's good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people like him.
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:36 AM
 
Location: Unperson Everyman Land
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Because he's good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people like him.


Beat me to it!
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:36 AM
 
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He already has my vote. Love him.
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:40 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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That would be a step up from Trumppence.

(cute joke, OP!)
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:41 AM
 
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Franken is nothing more than a male Hillary.
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