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JanMichael

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37. The anti trans ads were on 24/7 in NC in 2024

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:45 PM

Jun 2025

Over and over with the spot where Harris defends prison hormonal therapy or something like that in an interview. Then some HS or college volleyball scene to wrap it up.

That's what killed us.

That and stupid people that kept saying they needed to know more about what she was going to do about various policies. Like these dumb fucks have any idea.

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Harris-Walz was a great ticket and could be again. [View all] milestogo Jun 2025 OP

"Capable" doesnt mean "electable". I'm capable. Not electable. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #1

+100,000,000 elocs Jun 2025 #20

I don't think time was the issue Shrek Jun 2025 #104

This. obnoxiousdrunk Jun 2025 #108

Agreed. dchill Jun 2025 #2

I think Kamala is done with national politics calguy Jun 2025 #3

I totally agree bif Jun 2025 #5

a woman won the popular vote in 2016 cadoman Jun 2025 #86

The reactionary hatred of that "uppity black man and likely Muslim" is what led us to where we are JT45242 Jun 2025 #103

I would absolutely support them again. Quiet Em Jun 2025 #4

An exceptional LOSING ticket. Reality sucks, but it is what it is. n/t elocs Jun 2025 #21

Curious. Who is on the ticket you are looking for? Quiet Em Jun 2025 #31

She was one of the first out in 2020... Melon Jun 2025 #79

That's not quite accurate Quiet Em Jun 2025 #85

She sealed her fate in the primary madville Jun 2025 #91

Joe Biden said selecting Kamala Harris as his VP was the best decision he's made in his entire career Quiet Em Jun 2025 #93

I agree if they want it. She also might be a great AG. yorkster Jun 2025 #6

What role do candidates have in the so called "dumbed down" electorate? Renew Deal Jun 2025 #7

At some point, the Dems need to appeal to the Dr. T Jun 2025 #42

Dumb voters put a sociopathic narcissistic con man into office. maxsolomon Jun 2025 #110

No way. ForgedCrank Jun 2025 #8

I worked with a young man who really wanted Mark Zuckerberg to be president. milestogo Jun 2025 #13

Thats why I think the "MAGA" cult shrinks with Trump's death Callie1979 Jun 2025 #16

Maga is a cult of personality and Trump is that personality. n/t elocs Jun 2025 #22

Agree 1000%! ShazzieB Jun 2025 #45

agree, the field resets when he is gone cadoman Jun 2025 #87

Zuckerberg comes across as an alien. He's relatable to nobody. Mark Cuban....... Melon Jun 2025 #81

You've hit the nail on the head. Agree on ALL points. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #15

If you want a Repub in 2028 Bluestocking Jun 2025 #9

Might as well run Hillary again Ponietz Jun 2025 #10

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. n/t elocs Jun 2025 #23

Al Gore! Ponietz Jun 2025 #65

Nobody doubted their capability. Hell, I didn't doubt her electability. I thought for sure we would level up and elect Aristus Jun 2025 #11

Nailed it. Enough people looked at a despicable convicted felon/fraudster/sex pest/ Ocelot II Jun 2025 #30

I support my governor for 2028 and I realize I may be in the minority indigovalley Jun 2025 #12

I would happily support Tim or my governor, JB Pritzker. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #46

I like Pitzker also... indigovalley Jun 2025 #59

It was nonstop, "She lost because of racism and sexism" here on DU for months after the election. jalan48 Jun 2025 #14

And the ignoring of the realities of the election are STILL pushed aside. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #18

To be honest.. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #47

Here are the stats. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #55

Thanks. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #61

No thanks. BannonsLiver Jun 2025 #17

Well, if she wins the primary Fla_Democrat Jun 2025 #19

Post removed Post removed Jun 2025 #27

pass nt Celerity Jun 2025 #24

Ticket? Sorry, that show's over, pulled up the tent stakes, and left town. Probably won't be back for a decade or more 0rganism Jun 2025 #25

I'm looking for something like Newsom/Emanuel gulliver Jun 2025 #26

oh man, this sounds a lot like .....can't quite put my finger on it Nimble_Idea Jun 2025 #70

Let's not put our heads in the sand when it comes to the deep vein of sexism and misogyny that runs through America dlk Jun 2025 #28

Kamala has a Doug Emhoff problem Sewa Jun 2025 #29

Didn't he resign after that? milestogo Jun 2025 #44

not that i'm aware of nt orleans Jun 2025 #76

Harris will not be the nominee again Fiendish Thingy Jun 2025 #32

Whether he cheated or won legitimately, he is in the office of the President. colorado_ufo Jun 2025 #41

As obama said," we have to beat them so badly there is no doubt " questionseverything Jun 2025 #64

No way Hieronymus Phact Jun 2025 #33

Let's start with a competitive primary and go from there. NH Ethylene Jun 2025 #34

Adlai Stevenson lost twice because America chose a "war hero" over an "egg head", so there's that. PermatexNo.2 Jun 2025 #35

Harris did the best she could, given the circumstances. However, nominating her again would be utter insanity. tritsofme Jun 2025 #36

To be honest, I think the situation Harris was in - the emergency replacement nominee - made her politically stronger Midwestern Democrat Jun 2025 #75

The anti trans ads were on 24/7 in NC in 2024 JanMichael Jun 2025 #37

I suspect those anti trans ads were running in a lot of places. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #49

They were even run here in NYC Polybius Jun 2025 #82

You're right. CONTINUOUS. And then it was never really answered for. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #114

We need to run someone who is like a younger version of Wesley Clark. LudwigPastorius Jun 2025 #38

I have the same fear, about Pete. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 2025 #39

They would have made a great President and VP mvd Jun 2025 #40

By 2028 Kamala could be the best candidate thought crime Jun 2025 #43

I think you are underestimating the misogyny in the electorate. RandomNumbers Jun 2025 #57

I'd go with "younger"; Wes Moore. Callie1979 Jun 2025 #115

And a lot of people think of presidential elections as a retail choice. That is... Beartracks Jun 2025 #48

They need to understand that this is your power milestogo Jun 2025 #50

NO SSJVegeta Jun 2025 #51

No DenaliDemocrat Jun 2025 #53

As much I love Kamala and Tim, I'm another no. ShazzieB Jun 2025 #54

I was absolutely convinced they could win. Like you, I loved both of them. Now I wonder what on earth I was thinking... CTyankee Jun 2025 #56

What's crazy is that before last July, a huge amount of DUers said that she couldn't win Polybius Jun 2025 #83

Many people had resigned themselves that Pres. Biden was likely going to lose MichMan Jun 2025 #107

Whitmer is a better option benpollard Jun 2025 #58

yeah, my best bet too. i especially loved the covering of the face while with twump. Nimble_Idea Jun 2025 #69

''I don't think the problem is our candidates or our party or our messaging.'' anamnua Jun 2025 #60

Won't win. There are too many racists and sexists inside the house Scrivener7 Jun 2025 #62

It would be nice if Democrats would stop validating Trump talking points WSHazel Jun 2025 #63

You know what else is exhausting...being gagged on a forum when trying to discuss who the best candidate Melon Jun 2025 #99

Support whoever you want WSHazel Jun 2025 #111

The definition of insanity is.....well, we all know the rest of that quote. n/t Captain Stern Jun 2025 #66

and yet Krasnov is in office, and the quote is wrong cadoman Jun 2025 #89

Has nothing to do with capable pinkstarburst Jun 2025 #67

tesler crypto bros out here crying, but Kamala will win the primary and be the nominee Nimble_Idea Jun 2025 #68

NO ... 👎nt Raine Jun 2025 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author PennRalphie Jun 2025 #72

top level metrics were good but at ground level things have been rough for a long time cadoman Jun 2025 #90

Fool me once, shame on you. William769 Jun 2025 #73

She would have to make it through the primaries this time Polybius Jun 2025 #74

Ok fine. What would they do differently a second time around? Justice Brandeis Jun 2025 #77

nope nope and nope nt orleans Jun 2025 #78

And if they lose to Vance/DeSantis? Polybius Jun 2025 #80

No. Thank you AnyFunctioningAdult Jun 2025 #84

What a novel idea! tavernier Jun 2025 #88

Let's see if she can win a primary madville Jun 2025 #92

No More Boomers! Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #94

Sooooo you think someone who is 60 years old should not be President??? Peacetrain Jun 2025 #95

Someone who would be 60 in 2028 Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #96

60 today.. 63 in 28 question is the same Peacetrain Jun 2025 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #98

The Baby Boom generation is 1946 to 1964.. the youngest boomers turned turned 60 last year Peacetrain Jun 2025 #100

Yea, my bad. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #102

Hey if a Gen X or a Millennial is the best candidate I will be the first in line to support them Peacetrain Jun 2025 #106

I would vote for this ticket again LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #101

Charismatic, intelligent, inspiring Joyful Warrior, one of the most progressive senators -- betsuni Jun 2025 #105

Regardless, the primary will decide. Patton French Jun 2025 #109

She is welcome to throw her hat in the ring for the primaries fujiyamasan Jun 2025 #112

Harris-Walz is over. It's not going to happen. Autumn Jun 2025 #113

No, no, a million times no nt Rob H. Jun 2025 #116