Franken for President. Waters for VP. (drops mic)

[FreepFryer]

Besides the nearly-infinite levels of qualifications, and beyond merely the awesome and world-changing political movement they would represent, that would be the best hair ever on a presidential campaign team.

And before you dismiss it out of hand, America loves a comeback kid, to say nothing of one who proves his innocence and teams up with a kid who works her way thru adversity to take out the schoolyard bully. THAT's an American archetype right there.

[Kirk Lover]

1. Harris VP

[FreepFryer]

2. +1! Would love. I didn't want to do a 'Harris / Waters' equivocation but she was my second choice!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. Unfortunately, Franken's resignation from the Senate

provides Republicans ready made attack ads against him. It doesn't matter that he was railroaded into resigning. He could conceivably run again for the Senate, but President? No. And too bad, because I'm rather fond of him.

Maxine Waters is already 79. Do we really want someone well into her 80's as VP? Really?

[FreepFryer]

4. Then let's have Franken run as the upfront, and if so, another excellent Democrat takes the slot...

...as with Edwards' departure clearing the way for President Obama (who came from relative national obscurity).

A lightning rod is a good thing to have up to the primary.

[FreepFryer]

5. Also, I feel like Democrats need to practice saying, "So what? Fuck you." a little more often.

We tend to accept more limitations than we need to in pursuit of a higher-than-high ground. Let's perhaps stick to our strengths, keep our own coalition intact, and defend our own against attack.

The Republicans have mastered one tactic - not giving a shit what the opposition thinks and doing what they want. We are starting to catch on to the precedent they have set, to do what's right (a la Feinstein).

[uponit7771]

6. No, dems can run anyone we damn well please after Dumb Donald

[FreepFryer]

23. This. Grow a pair, all you fraidy cats. Time for a new, tough Democratic self-identity...

That does what its constituency wants and fights the fights it must on their behalf (not just the easy ones).

[brooklynite]

7. Tell me, when during a Presidential Campaign is the best time to "prove your innocence"?

And how do you go about proving your innocence after you apologized for your behavior?

And how do you get the media to pay attention to any of your policy positions while you're doing so?

[FreepFryer]

15. Theory is gray - reality is green. Something tells me many havent written Franken off...

...as you have.

[cyclonefence]

8. Maxine Waters has a lot more experience in government than Franken

Why would she be in the second spot instead of the first?

The Democratic Party has a lot to make up for with African American voters, especially female African American voters. Thinking of a powerhouse like Waters as the lesser of the two candidates is pretty insulting imo.

[Tipperary]

12. Ditto.

[FreepFryer]

16. I would love Maxine to be the top spot but I think between the two, its Senator Franken.

[cyclonefence]

24. Why?

Regardless of whether you feel he's been treated unfairly or not, he has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct. That will lose votes, no matter whether he was framed or not. I wouldn't even put him on as vp because of this stain--deserved or not--on his reputation.

Maxine Waters, otoh, is afaik unbesmirched by scandal and is a solid, outspoken, charismatic progressive, and women will vote for her.

And we owe it to African American women voters, plain and simple.

[FreepFryer]

25. Mostly because he's a former Senator, and she's a (tough-as-nails) Congresswoman. The reverse ticket

would be phenomenal to see, but I think he could raise a whole lot more dough than she could - and sadly, that's a must.

[Hekate]

9. Right this very minute we need to plan for 2018 midterm elections and GOTV. If we let ...

...fellow Dems stay home and blow this one off, as is their habit, we are going to lose our country.

No fantasy presidential teams just now. Just tell me how Dems are going to take back the House and Senate. This year.

[FreepFryer]

17. You do you - Ill do me. And fantasy has a way of becoming reality. (n/t)

[oberliner]

10. Why would you put the less experienced white male at the top of the ticket

And the more experienced black female at the bottom?

[Demsrule86]

11. No, the Democratic Party does not need a 'comeback' kid for the GOP to savage.

I like Franken, but it is over. I didn't agree with how it went down, but time to move on. We have to work to take the House and Senate in 18. All else just doesn't matter.

[FreepFryer]

18. They are not mutually exclusive, we can walk to the White House and chew Congress at the same time

[Demsrule86]

32. I think they are mutually exclusive. Take no chances this year...this truly is do or die.

[FreepFryer]

33. The chance we need to take is to have our very best leading us - hence my choice of ticket.

[lostnfound]

13. How about Amy Klobuchar for president?

I love Franken but he gave up on his senate seat, and the same team that pushed out would line up against him again.

[FreepFryer]

20. Could be good!

[TexasBushwhacker]

14. Waters will be 82 in 2020 n/t

[FreepFryer]

21. Wouldnt that be awesome? The whole country needs a sharp old Auntie to set us right, (nt)

[LexVegas]

19. ...

[FreepFryer]

22. ..;

[janterry]

26. I'm fine with it

Actually, I think most americans would like someone who just came out and said, this happened and now I'm moving on. Just look right into the camera and take charge of the convo. It's political double-speak that we're all sick of!

I like Franken and if he can win, I'd sure vote for him.

[FreepFryer]

27. +100. Timidity is the enemy. (n/t)

[mythology]

28. Then Franken would have to be honest and open about what he did

So far he's apologized for unspecified behavior. This is pure fantasy. Franken has no chance of being president.

[FreepFryer]

29. :) Painting Franken as dishonest isn't gonna fly. Never stop fighting until the fight is done! (n/t)

[obnoxiousdrunk]

30. You are right

this is fantasy.

[FreepFryer]

31. Time travel to 2014 and convince yourself the next president will be named Trump. I'll wait.

People have a way of dismissing things as 'fantasy' that come to pass.

Best to check one's hubris.