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25. AOC?

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Thu Apr 17, 2025, 08:52 PM

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This post may be deleted, but [View all] Buttoneer Thursday OP

I don't think it will be deleted, MarineCombatEngineer Thursday #1

Ditto. Well stated. Solomon Yesterday #81

The country chose a stupid man instead of a smart woman and look where we are. surfered Thursday #2

I disagree... Chemical Bill Thursday #36

Is there an article on this? I remember the bomb scares but didn't think they made uponit7771 Yesterday #58

There's lots of info... Chemical Bill Yesterday #71

Really! That's not answering the Op nor is your answer relevant. Truth is, a White woman akbacchus_BC Yesterday #59

I have the same question. Irish_Dem Thursday #3

I agree. Under these so far increasingly extreme actions wresting The Presidency away from proto-Authoritarians is.... electric_blue68 Thursday #9

We are thinking like women. Smart, practical, determined to achieve our goal. Irish_Dem Thursday #14

Thank You RB77 Yesterday #54

I come from a military family. Irish_Dem Yesterday #65

I will definitely support whoever they nominate. But I honestly don't think a woman can win. I have been. Disillusioned Walleye Thursday #4

I've said for decades that the first woman elected president will be a Republican. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #5

Very likely -- GOP is that cynical. They will destroy any Dem woman, on any pretext, but if they find a far-right woman.... Hekate Yesterday #75

It's not even about someone they can control. There are plenty of women who would jump at the chance and WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #77

Roll call: Bondi! Noem! Wiles! Gabbard! The cabinet is chock full of them. Scary sht. Hekate Yesterday #78

the safest choice is a moderate under 50 man... who will govern to the Left. WarGamer Thursday #6

I agree Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #79

I used to think it's only a matter of time when we'll have a woman POTUS. Now, I'm beginning to doubt it. CTyankee Thursday #7

This isn't women--this is ALL on men, especially white men. valleyrogue Thursday #24

A distinction needs to be made, it's white women that are not voting for women... PunkinPi Yesterday #70

Link? Many thanks. Hekate Yesterday #76

Here ya go... PunkinPi 22 hrs ago #83

Frankly I don't think it matters unblock Thursday #8

Sadly, I don't think America is ready for a Democratic female POTUS - walkingman Thursday #10

No woman of either political party will ever be president of the U.S. Period. n/t valleyrogue Thursday #22

Oh please. The righties were dying for VP Sarah Palin leftstreet Yesterday #73

I still am a Huge Hillary supporter. Am happy to get behind Warren. Kamala not so much. William769 Thursday #11

The sad reality if we want a good chance to win it cannot be a woman again elocs Thursday #16

oh boy do I disagree with you. William769 Thursday #28

"No to a Gay President. Guess what? The time has come." Vance is gay? elocs Yesterday #56

They said we could never win with an African American running for President. William769 Yesterday #62

AOC? Buttoneer Thursday #25

Distinct possibility. William769 Thursday #29

No! sheshe2 Thursday #38

... William769 Thursday #48

Thank you! sheshe2 Thursday #50

Yes she can win. Look at the crowds her and Bernie Emile Yesterday #67

I would like to know what woman, and who is against her. I agree that a lot of women would not vote for a woman. Srkdqltr Thursday #12

That's the reality of it. Reality may suck, but it is what it is. elocs Thursday #17

Let's be honest: It is mainly men, especially white males. valleyrogue Thursday #20

It is women too. piddyprints Thursday #32

White men bdamomma Thursday #46

I think the goal in 28 SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #13

Did we pick the best candidate in '24? After all, how did that election turn out & what did we learn elocs Thursday #23

Given the circumstances SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #35

I've posted the same. Nominate a woman in '28 and if we have an election, a free, fair, elocs Thursday #15

Why would this question get deleted? Here's my answer: MISOGYNY BEATS RACE EVERY TIME Hekate Thursday #18

No woman will ever be elected president of the U.S. valleyrogue Thursday #19

My hope is H2O Man Thursday #21

"loses were rooted in the campaigns" how were Trump's campaigns better than the opposition in 2016 and 2024? betsuni Thursday #44

I didn't say H2O Man Yesterday #72

Harris didn't even enter the race until July 21st! sheshe2 Yesterday #55

I agree. H2O Man Yesterday #74

I guess I am outside the boundaries here... Dan Thursday #26

Bernie's too old. n/t Buttoneer Yesterday #69

Both ran following Democratic administrations, and this country is very much a "vote against something" type of nation. W_HAMILTON Thursday #27

For me, gender, race, ethnicity, is about as important as eye color, height, or favorite flavor of ice cream. Ping Tung Thursday #30

John Quincy Adams would have voted for Jill Stein in 2016, given that quote. Buttoneer Thursday #41

I'm not expecting elections in 2026 or 2028..... Bread and Circuses Thursday #31

Imagine. IMAGINE what this country could be right now if your picks had won. Mister Ed Thursday #33

Depends on who is in the race. At this time I have no idea who is going to be RockRaven Thursday #34

Kamala and Hilary were the most qualified women we could have ever asked for, and America didn't go for it. Sogo Thursday #37

Mexico has a woman president. Chemical Bill Thursday #39

I was wondering the same thing the other day ecstatic Thursday #40

I think we should stop clutching pearls and the nominee should be the nominee JCMach1 Thursday #42

New Mexico politics is what we could have nationwide, it's so refreshing to have women leaders Comrade Citizen Thursday #43

Trump is the only person in American history to defeat women for the Presidentcy Polybius Thursday #45

This is probably what a woman candidate will be asked nonstop Nixie Thursday #47

I spent my life hoping to see a woman as president Bettie Thursday #49

I think Tammy Duckworth would be a great candidate and could win. jalan48 Thursday #51

I expect some are hoping no women will be nominated again iemanja Thursday #52

From an old and fervent feminist here hamsterjill Thursday #53

It shouldn't be, why would you think that? Meowmee Yesterday #57

I just want someone competent ... no matter who or what they are. nt Raine Yesterday #60

Not a chance in hell. Going to be an old, white man who will kiss MAGA ass. mucholderthandirt Yesterday #61

I believe a man will be nominated Quiet Em Yesterday #63

Not sure why people have a problem with asking "hard" questions on here... SKKY Yesterday #64

This post might be deleted too GusBob Yesterday #66

As a man, I wish to live in a world administered by women. NNadir Yesterday #68

re: matriarchy TnDem Yesterday #80

Both my family sides have longer lives so I hope I do I get to be still cogent and live to see a.... electric_blue68 22 hrs ago #82