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Stinky The Clown

(67,823 posts)
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 11:51 AM Nov 2012

The 2016 Speculation is starting already. You know what's amazing?

The depth of the Democratic field and the almost total lack of suitable repubicans.

Sure, people will point to Jeb and Rubio and Christie, and a few others, but the reality is they do NOT get it. They're not in touch with the new reality, the new diversity, the new empowerment we've seen.

Honestly, I can name a dozen possibles, maybe two dozen, on our side, from young Julian Castro to seasoned, experienced, Hillary Clinton and all manner of people in between.

Who can you think of on the other side? Where's their rising stars? Not just names the teabaggers like but people who could actually win nationally?

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The 2016 Speculation is starting already. You know what's amazing? (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Nov 2012 OP
You're right. This is the start of a new Progressive movement. randome Nov 2012 #1
I've been reminding conservative friends that TlalocW Nov 2012 #2
My early front runners are Rob Portman and Andrew Cuomo Johonny Nov 2012 #3
 

randome

(34,845 posts)
1. You're right. This is the start of a new Progressive movement.
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 11:54 AM
Nov 2012

It's starting slowly but it's building up steam.

TlalocW

(15,392 posts)
2. I've been reminding conservative friends that
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 12:28 PM
Nov 2012

Chelsea Clinton will be eligible to run in 2016. Their reactions sustain me like yummy yummy nectar of the gods.

TlalocW

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