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maxsolomon

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73. He hasn't shown me the requisite charisma.

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 04:41 PM

Dec 2025

I don't know why he'd be the best candidate other than the Trump Admin is attacking him, but they attack anyone who dares cross them.

If he can win the nomination, I'm behind him. I'm behind anyone with a D behind their name.

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Mark Kelly for President in 2028. [View all] Kingofalldems Nov 2025 OP

I agree he's a winner. Presidential candidate? I have to think about it. OLDMDDEM Nov 2025 #1

I would seriously consider him. nt allegorical oracle Nov 2025 #2

He has no baggage that I know of Kingofalldems Nov 2025 #5

So would he DFW Dec 2025 #42

She's not even running.. jfz9580m Nov 2025 #3

She cannot be POTUS, she is not eligible. Celerity Nov 2025 #9

That, and she's a woman and we can't have THAT! CTyankee Nov 2025 #18

Me too CTyankee Diamond_Dog Nov 2025 #28

Oh well jfz9580m Nov 2025 #21

Kahn was the unsung hero of the Biden administration Fiendish Thingy Nov 2025 #12

She really was jfz9580m Nov 2025 #22

This is a thread about Kelly. Who is Khan? What are you talking about. Srkdqltr Dec 2025 #56

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He has accomplished so much pfitz59 Nov 2025 #4

Mark is very busy with his re-election campaign in November, 2028 DFW Dec 2025 #43

I would see him as a kind-of Truman/Eisenhower--"Let's get Ars Longa Dec 2025 #64

They don't DFW Dec 2025 #69

And then we'd have Gabby Giffords for First Lady! Win win! Diamond_Dog Nov 2025 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author KLK1972 Nov 2025 #7

Yeah, and Kegsbreath and Pedonald are too fucking stupid to realize the shit storm they created. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 2025 #25

I quite agree there DFW Dec 2025 #44

good point Skittles Dec 2025 #54

lol good lord WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2025 #8

I like him. Ritabert Nov 2025 #10

I like him but he is the type that doesn't like to "go low" JI7 Nov 2025 #11

Accurate perception DFW Dec 2025 #45

he's also way too moderate to win the primary IMO LymphocyteLover Dec 2025 #58

Not my first choice. Fiendish Thingy Nov 2025 #13

Don't be so sure DFW Dec 2025 #46

He may not admit to you that he is even thinking of running Fiendish Thingy Dec 2025 #63

So far DFW Dec 2025 #67

No. Not yet. Let's win the midterms first, shall we? ms liberty Nov 2025 #14

I promise you, that is ALL that is on Mark's mind for now. n/t DFW Dec 2025 #47

An outstanding contender. Put him in Arazi Nov 2025 #15

Great potential candidate of many. Halicarnassus Nov 2025 #16

Fetterman? DFW Dec 2025 #48

Fetterman Keepthesoulalive Dec 2025 #77

if markie Nov 2025 #17

Maybe Renew Deal Nov 2025 #19

He's complicated. mr715 Nov 2025 #20

He was my choice for Harris's VP nt Blasphemer Nov 2025 #23

Mine, too DFW Dec 2025 #49

He's ok, but I'm still rooting for Newsom or Whitmer. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2025 #24

It's 2025. nt Gore1FL Nov 2025 #26

I would definitely vote for him. StarryNite Nov 2025 #27

Never Going To Happen. And Maybe I'm Little Ms. Superficial, But.... ColoringFool Nov 2025 #29

I suspect it will be a red state or swing state governor but Newsom will fight to the bitter end. nt Blasphemer Nov 2025 #33

I like a Newsom/Beshear ticket RazorbackExpat Dec 2025 #61

yes nt hookaleft Nov 2025 #34

something that bothers me about Newsom Skittles Dec 2025 #55

I suggested him earlier. murielm99 Nov 2025 #30

I have known Gabby since before she was shot DFW Dec 2025 #50

He'll be 'too nice' for the role JustAnotherGen Nov 2025 #31

Nice guy, but not a lot of charisma. tinrobot Nov 2025 #32

Spot on. Abolishinist Nov 2025 #35

I don't know if he wants it Boo1 Nov 2025 #36

His Senate seat is also up for reelection in 2028. I prefer we keep that seat, Emile Nov 2025 #37

I'll wait on that. Autumn Nov 2025 #38

I sure do like Kelly, but I worry he's not charismatic pinkstarburst Nov 2025 #39

Yes, and what a shame THAT is DFW Dec 2025 #51

I could easily support him. Gabby would be an asset, too. Maybe we'd finally get some action on guns. Vinca Nov 2025 #40

That would be a given DFW Dec 2025 #52

While he is a possible candidate, it's too early to start on this, I believe. MineralMan Nov 2025 #41

Too early to concentrate on or obsess over DFW Dec 2025 #53

Very, VERY unfortunately, we need a presidential candidate that Republican voters will vote for too. Why? Because LaMouffette Dec 2025 #57

Republicans DON'T VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS, PERIOD! Especially one Emile Dec 2025 #62

Only 31% of voters are Republicans krawhitham Dec 2025 #70

The primaries of 2028 should be very entertaining. Ping Tung Dec 2025 #65

Nah, he's fine in the Senate. BlueTsunami2018 Dec 2025 #66

Hard Pass krawhitham Dec 2025 #68

He's at the top of my list, but the Party needs to improve its image gulliver Dec 2025 #71

We are not the ones pushing identity politics Keepthesoulalive Dec 2025 #79

We've been doing it a lot less gulliver Dec 2025 #81

The republicans won on Trans bathrooms Keepthesoulalive Dec 2025 #82

He won't be at the top of my list, but I think he would be a strong candidate. BannonsLiver Dec 2025 #72

He hasn't shown me the requisite charisma. maxsolomon Dec 2025 #73

Solid candidate, but... LudwigPastorius Dec 2025 #74

When Kamala was picking VP candidates MustLoveBeagles Dec 2025 #75

I'd vote for him John Coktosten Dec 2025 #76

"She cannot be POTUS, she is not eligible." J_William_Ryan Dec 2025 #78

Let's not and say we did MakeThemCry Dec 2025 #80

I doubt he'd do it. xmas74 Dec 2025 #83