Mostly agree, but there are some things we don't know. Who all was truly interested?

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Mostly agree, but there are some things we don't know. Who all was truly interested?

Author: jakers (13877 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 2:58 pm on Jun 26, 2025

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I don't mean "interested in running for President" in general, but rather, who on the left was ready and willing to sign up to blitz their campaign on short notice for a primary? The only name that I recall speaking up that I recognized was Marianne Williamson. I do agree that the D.N.C. felt like they had to push Kamala forward as the candidate, but even if they leaned towards having a primary, were there enough (viable) candidates willing to jump in? I'm not sure that there were.

Replies to: "Mostly agree, but there are some things we don't know. Who all was truly interested?"

Have to say, Marco Rubio looks like an excellent potential 2028 candidate.GOP bench is gaining depth [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 10:57pm 6/25/25 (29) [View All]
- I don't know. If you listen to the Dems, that Mamdami guy in NYC really appeals to young men. [NT] - LanceManion - 7:59am 6/26/25
  - He's another Beto O'Rourke [LINK] - Curly1918 - 8:55am 6/26/25
- I think he finally found a position that he excels at. But, JD 2028. No brainer. You were right. [NT] - Eli - 11:14pm 6/25/25
  - It's nice to have options. In the GOP, we believe in primaries rather than anointing the candidate. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:15pm 6/25/25
    - Bench is deep but I hope they are all watching & observing how it's done. - ELP - 7:49am 6/26/25
    - A primary would have been nice with more time, but I believe the GOP would have done the same [NT] - Domer From Hell - 11:18pm 6/25/25
      - No way because the GOP does not choose based on DEI criteria as the Dems did...... - BaronVonZemo - 11:35pm 6/25/25
        Sorry…tired inaccurate story. The GOP would have done the same thing given the lack of time. [NT] - Domer From Hell - 11:57pm 6/25/25
        dems were the cause of the lack of time by not admitting sleepy was comatose sooner. it took - und67 - 8:20am 6/26/25
        I don't think there's any disputing this one. - jakers - 4:47pm 6/26/25
        
        JB's revelation in June- conv was in Aug - campaign funds could be used by DNC for any candidate [LINK] - BaronVonZemo - 12:12am 6/26/25
        Mostly agree, but there are some things we don't know. Who all was truly interested? - jakers - 2:58pm 6/26/25
        
        There was absolutely not enough time to go up against a campaign… - Domer From Hell - 12:31am 6/26/25
        Baron is floating further and further away from reality...thinks Dem candidates can raise funds - TyroneIrish - 10:49am 6/26/25
        
        Democracy matters regardless & she would have been boosted more if she won the primary. But.... - BaronVonZemo - 2:51am 6/26/25
        D’s showed they will abandon democratic rules when they are inconvenient. - BaronVonZemo - 9:09am 6/26/25
        
        True...JB was the acknowledged candidate until June when he hit the wall...NO TIME for any Dem to - TyroneIrish - 12:09am 6/26/25
        
        OMG...the GOP chose a Convicted Felon, a Rapist, Fraud and Insurrectionist who Kowtows to Putin... - TyroneIrish - 11:54pm 6/25/25
- Little Marco is too demasculated. He’s like a neutered pup [NT] - Domer From Hell - 11:02pm 6/25/25
  - You talked like a woman watching football game. Judge a QB by his looking not his play. [NT] - Eli - 11:09pm 6/25/25
    - And you’re an illiterate Chicom…so what’s your point? [NT] - Domer From Hell - 11:14pm 6/25/25
  - You mean "emasculated". But, no, I think he has been rehabilitating nicely, He is a good SoS. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:04pm 6/25/25
    - Yes…big fingers. He’s too much of a Trump hypocrite for me… - Domer From Hell - 11:08pm 6/25/25
      - But Kamala wasn't too much of a Biden hypocrite for you? [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:14pm 6/25/25
        She had her faults, but she’s not nearly as reckless as Trump… - Domer From Hell - 11:16pm 6/25/25
        To the point though, Kamala was as big of a "Biden hypocrite" as Rubio was a "Trump hypocrite"... - BaronVonZemo - 11:22pm 6/25/25
        She did roast him during the debates. That’s for sure… - Domer From Hell - 11:26pm 6/25/25
        Trump was vicious to Rubio, but rubio was not vicious to Trump that I can remember. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:38pm 6/25/25
        Regardless, you're right, Rubio was critical of Trump - that is true. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:42pm 6/25/25