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I'm interested to see what lemmy thinks of this, I honestly haven't kept track of the potential options.

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[-] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 83 points 3 months ago

Mark Kelly.

Astronaut, has absolutely been an amazing husband to Gabby Gifords, impeccable background that is literally the American Dream, and untouchable character.

He would absolutely destroy Trump.

[-] rezz@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

I’ve never heard of him until just now—one glance and he is elite. This is easily the best candidate they could field.

[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 10 points 3 months ago

I'm not even an American and I would be so psyched by a Mark Kelly run for president.

Then all we would need would be to get Chris Hatfield as or PM up here and it would be an intelligent astronaut super hemisphere.

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[-] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 82 points 3 months ago

jon stewart. because he would be excellent, and absolutely does not want the job

[-] ccunning@lemmy.world 38 points 3 months ago

He’ll do the job. He’s only going to work one night a week though…

[-] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 23 points 3 months ago

Hey that's more than Trump worked his entire Presidency.

[-] satanmat@lemmy.world 34 points 3 months ago

“Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” — Douglas Adams

[-] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

"I refuse to be a part of any club that would have me as one of its members" -Groucho Marx

[-] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 29 points 3 months ago

Double edged sword. Jon would make a great President. But, I also bet he would be miserable doing the job and I would really hate to do that do him.

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[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago

Been saying that for years! PLUS! He can't even use the excuse that it'll turn his hair grey, because, well, c'mon Jon. It's time to look in a mirror. That ship has sailed.

[-] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Seems like an interesting guy, and fits my two basic criteria: not being a geriatric and being a reasonable person. I've limited my expectations to avoid disappointment :'D

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 63 points 3 months ago

It’s Donald’s turn to drop out.

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[-] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 58 points 3 months ago
[-] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 34 points 3 months ago

An astronaut for president? That's actually pretty catchy.

Also seems like an interesting guy outside of that.

[-] protist@mander.xyz 19 points 3 months ago

Without a doubt the best option the Democrats have right now

[-] Xyre@lemmus.org 30 points 3 months ago

I hear Katie Porter is available...

[-] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago

University prof? Witty? Sharp tongue?

I'm down.

[-] Ledivin@lemmy.world 26 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I like Buttigieg the most, but I don't think he has enough time to be built up for this election. I'd be excited to see him as a VP ticket, or for next election.

I think that Kamala is our best choice, but I worry that our country isn't ready to vote in a female president. We're still so ridiculously misogynistic that it would be comical if it wasn't such a fucking travesty

[-] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 16 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Pete needs to go mayor some more. He had a few good ideas during the primary, but as Transportation Secretary I'm astounded at his lack of ambition.

There are a handful of administration officials -- Lina Khan first among them -- who've learned to use their power assertively to make changes to broken systems. And Pete... he seems like he just pops up when another piece of infrastructure breaks to let us know that he's on it. Maybe he's doing something more, but if so he's doing it very, very quietly.

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[-] Jolteon@lemmy.zip 10 points 3 months ago

I would disagree. The only reason the last woman to run for president failed was because she was Hillary Clinton. If she'd have been virtually anyone else, she'd probably have won.

[-] hojomonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I think you underestimate how sexiest the United States is.

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[-] Nemo@midwest.social 25 points 3 months ago

badass veteran and working mother, current Junior Senator from Illinois, Tammy Duckworth

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 3 months ago

Why? No shade, just curious.

[-] Nemo@midwest.social 6 points 3 months ago

I think she's awesome in general. I think her service record and voting record make her a palatable or even desirable candidate for a wide swath of the population, not just Democrats — I'm not one myself, though I vote for more Democrats than any other party's candidates.

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you for replying. I considered her for my primary vote, when she ran, but ultimately wrote in my candidate.

[-] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

That's an impressive track record.

[-] PunnyName@lemmy.world 24 points 3 months ago

Katie Porter + AOC

It would cause the right's heads to explode.

[-] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 16 points 3 months ago

I like Porter. AOC needs a rest, I think.

I used to be really captivated by her leadership, but in the last few years, I think things have gotten complicated. Perhaps I'm being too forgiving, but during Biden's presidency it seemed like she lost her nerve to stick her neck out for what she believed in more and more. Maybe I'm inventing things, but I get the sense that January 6th scared the fucking shit out of her. I think her life flashed before her eyes, and afterwards she felt like being among the most progressive voices while trying not to rock the boat too much or draw too much personal attention from the right was enough, and that challenging Democrats on their bullshit was too stressful and risky.

If that's the case, I don't blame her. I still admire what she's done, but she does not have the spark she once did.

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 3 months ago

Katie Porter would get me to the polls.

[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago

Anyone under the age of 50

Why? Because they will have the energy, experience and ability to take on such an important position.

[-] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

Quick question, serious question.......can we make Zelenskyy a dual citizen, dual president? I'd be good with that.

[-] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 21 points 3 months ago

One presidency is more than a full-time job. Whilst I do like him cut the poor guy some slack.

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[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

Not born in America. So he's a no go.

[-] radix@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Article II, Section 1, Clause 5:

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.

Even if he were a natural born citizen, he'd have to live in the US for 14 years first to be eligible.

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[-] Eylrid@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Dude's got more than enough on his plate, but maybe we could find an American comedian who plays piano with his dick

[-] Zonefive@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 months ago

Secretary (Mayor) Pete Boot-Edge-Edge. Can't wait to vote for the guy now and/or in the future.

[-] Nemo@midwest.social 5 points 3 months ago

The double-wide shine of the boot edge of your grind?

[-] AmidFuror@fedia.io 7 points 3 months ago

Mao Zedong and Vladimir Lenin have said some positive things about workers' rights. The others are too far right and would be considered conservatives in other countries.

[-] PM_ME_VINTAGE_30S@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 3 months ago

Nobody please, thank you

[-] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 7 points 3 months ago

My fingers are eternally crossed for Whitmer

[-] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Turd Sandwich always struck me as an upstanding guy.

[-] TheDeepState@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Joe Biden. He won the primary.

[-] Interstellar_1 6 points 3 months ago

He left the runnings

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[-] iamjackflack@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

Katie Porter!!

[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I think Cory Booker has potential. But a ham sandwich is the most electable candidate today. Just be somewhat alive and not problematic.

[-] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

How about Mayor Joseph Fitzgerald O'Malley Fitzpatrick O'Donnell The Edge "Joe" Quimby?

Seems like a great pick for the role /s

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