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Paul Shelton's avatar

The decision we have to make, fundamentally, is what candidate will lead us to victory. Where do we put our money to have the greatest chance of prevailing, not only with the presidency, but down ballot as well.

My gut leans strongly to a change. If we do, our next decision is who shall carry the party flag. If the Democratic party does it right, we don't need a dog fight. Set up the structure to select 10 viable candidates by delegate votes. Then, without voting for themselves, have a secret ballot amongst the 10, of who is thought to be the best choice to, 1.) be an effective president, and 2.) go successfully toe-to-toe with the worst, but arguably the most talented liar and bloviator in our political history. Trump needs to meet his match -- and I think we can find that talent.

Robert Reich brings up obstacle in the transfer of funds already donated, and the massive changes required in campaign literature, etc. But these can be addressed and overcome.

The excitement generated with such a change would be electric and, by itself, give the Party the motivation and enthusiasm to inspire America and lead to victory. We just can't pass. We need one more card for a winning hand (and we can pick the card).

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Ross Cossar's avatar

Pete Buttigig ?(mispelled his last name)

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Martin Edic's avatar

I think it is too soon for him though he could certainly handle Trump.

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Scott Bentley's avatar

My thoughts EXACTLY. We need someone else NOW. Biden didn't just lose the debate. He failed. Completely and Irrevocably. He dove into the Trump cesspool, actually arguing about his fucking golf “handicap”. What ?!! He now has to step aside. Get out of the way. If he cares at all about this country. He must release us from this burden he has now become. His effort to stay on the ballot is now as much of a threat to our democracy as is Trump’s vile treachery. Biden, if he stays, will kill us, and our blood will be on his hands.

And I am someone who thinks Biden has been a fantastically effective president.

But after last night, if he tries to hang onto the presidency, Biden will demolish all that he has achieved. His effort to remain in office will be essentially indistinguishable from Donald Trump’s conduct on January 6.

Joe must Go. Away. Now!

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Martin Edic's avatar

Gretchen Witmer, governor of Michigan could be a good choice. She has stood up to the Trumpies there that tried over and over to steal the election. We are overdue for a woman but I don’t think Harris is a strong campaigner- we need a badass.

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