2020 Candidate Speculation

[Rebel]

Dec 3, 2019 13:31:50 GMT -6 jkjacq said:

WRT HRC

I can not under any circumstances relive 2016. I can't do it.

That election broke me. And 3 years later, I’m still not fixed. I also cannot go through that again.

I love Hillary. Like genuinely adore her as if I knew her IRL.

But she cannot run again. And I think she knows this. I don’t see her jumping into this race. I would bet money against it. I think she bides her time, endorses the nominee and then campaigns for them with the Obamas.

[catspajamas]

Hugs to everyone hurting <3

[bunnyfungo]

I haven’t felt this low since 2016. Coincidentally, I saw the news of Hillary’s defeat and Kamala dropping out both while nursing one of my baby girls. I remember looking at Baby G, who was just 9 months old and thinking, “What have we done, we have to do better.” And looking at L, now, we haven’t 😔😔😔

[cakewench]

I have to jump on yet another call today, but leaving a nice big hug here for anyone who needs it. <3

[elle]

2016 broke me too Rebel.

Short but important twitter thread.

[Minerva]

Dec 3, 2019 13:05:46 GMT -6 dc2london said:

Dec 3, 2019 13:00:16 GMT -6 greykitty said:

Is this a closed board open to people of only one mindset? I thought it was a discussion board on politics.  I'd seen speculation on this board on why Harris dropped out and added another observation.  Why is that objectionable?  

I apparently just can not read you bc your post felt very told-ya-so in a thread where people are literally crying over something that's personal to them. We know you don't like Kamala. Of course you can speak freely. But jumping in to a thread at the moment people have said they are actually crying and spewing some of the same nasty media coverage that helped bring us here is hurtful. To me. 

I love you, DC, but I don’t think greykitty was gloating at all. I’ve been reading the same analysis she mentioned for several weeks now. I love Kamala as a politician. I get the grief. But shutting her down for adding in some analysis to this political decision seems...counterproductive.

I’ll admit, I’ve been trying to keep my heart a little cold about the candidates early this primary season to avoid this sort of heartbreak. I think there is going to be a lot more of it over the next few months.

[CurlieWhirlie]

I've transferred our monthly contribution from Kamala to Castro.

Just waiting for my "socially liberal, fiscally conservative" friend in GA to text me about this news.

He loves Bloomberg, of fucking course.

[Dr. Cox]

I’m so fucking over billionaires.

[roloma]

I’ve read a couple of rumors that Biden will tap Harris for VP. Interesting strategy for both... 🤷🏼‍♀️

[teatime]

I’m upset. I’m consoling myself by thinking that perhaps she might be picked for AG and then can be the one to prosecute Barr et al.

[Minerva]

Dec 3, 2019 14:04:24 GMT -6 CurlieWhirlie said:

I've transferred our monthly contribution from Kamala to Castro.

Just waiting for my "socially liberal, fiscally conservative" friend in GA to text me about this news.

He loves Bloomberg, of fucking course.

I’ll be donating to Castro tonight. We need to hear more from him in the debates.

Though I preferred reading his Twitter feed over the actual debate last time round.

[lemondrop]

Dec 3, 2019 13:14:25 GMT -6 jkjacq said:

Dec 3, 2019 13:06:56 GMT -6 jaygee said:

I have read from a number of sources (non extremely 100%) that Bloomberg’s campaign was targeting hers right from the jump. Which is you know, odd, since his campaign was supposed to be all about Warren and her wealth tax. 🤔

It actually makes sense strategically. If he can get the lower polling strong candidates out of the way, then he can focus on frontrunners.

If he had taken Warren out first, Harris might have benefited from those supporters who aren't all in for Bernie and want a more liberal leaning person/woman. 

So basically he went for low hanging fruit first.  And I have many many words in my head about this.

I'm fucking pissed about this. Elections CANNOT AND SHOULD NOT BE BOUGHT. This is supposed to be a fucking democracy, not whoever is the richest white bro gets to run, particularly at the expense of women and POC. 

*throws shit*

[redbears]

Dec 3, 2019 14:10:08 GMT -6 teatime said:

I’m upset. I’m consoling myself by thinking that perhaps she might be picked for AG and then can be the one to prosecute Barr et al.

It would behoove him to tell me that now. It’s the only way he would get my vote. I am way more sad about this than I thought I’d be

Meant to vote the Biden picking her for VP post

[hellesbelles]

In a bittersweet twist of fate, my signed Superheroes are Everywhere book was delivered today 😭. So while my kid will be upset, she’ll be happy to have her bedtime book back and we can continue talking about all the amazing stuff Kamala has accomplished.

[peaseblossom55]

I don’t post here often but I am so incredibly sad right now. She was really my #1 pick

[jkjacq]

corys response
Cory Booker
5 mins ·

My dear friend @kamalaharris is a trailblazer. I've loved serving with her in the Senate and every moment we've run into one another on the trail. Her campaign broke barriers and did it with joy. Love you, sister.



The absolute class I see from Julian and Cory keeps me hopeful.

[jaygee]

Dec 3, 2019 14:40:56 GMT -6 jkjacq said:

corys response
Cory Booker
5 mins ·

My dear friend @kamalaharris is a trailblazer. I've loved serving with her in the Senate and every moment we've run into one another on the trail. Her campaign broke barriers and did it with joy. Love you, sister.



The absolute class I see from Julian and Cory keeps me hopeful.

This was nice. I’m still a little mad about him throwing shade at her over the justice conference but I do believe he is a good person and they have a strong relationship.

[dc2london]

Dec 3, 2019 14:40:56 GMT -6 jkjacq said:

corys response
Cory Booker
5 mins ·

My dear friend @kamalaharris is a trailblazer. I've loved serving with her in the Senate and every moment we've run into one another on the trail. Her campaign broke barriers and did it with joy. Love you, sister.



The absolute class I see from Julian and Cory keeps me hopeful.

Agree. I have seen genuinely lovely supportive comments from several of Kamala's former competitors. It's something I love so much about this field--most of them realize they are ultimately on the same team. 

[dc2london]

meanwhile Team Trump tweeted out congratulations to Tulsi today so....that kind of says it all

[jenna]

Dec 3, 2019 14:01:39 GMT -6 Minerva said:

Dec 3, 2019 13:05:46 GMT -6 dc2london said:

I apparently just can not read you bc your post felt very told-ya-so in a thread where people are literally crying over something that's personal to them. We know you don't like Kamala. Of course you can speak freely. But jumping in to a thread at the moment people have said they are actually crying and spewing some of the same nasty media coverage that helped bring us here is hurtful. To me. 

I love you, DC, but I don’t think greykitty was gloating at all. I’ve been reading the same analysis she mentioned for several weeks now. I love Kamala as a politician. I get the grief. But shutting her down for adding in some analysis to this political decision seems...counterproductive.

I’ll admit, I’ve been trying to keep my heart a little cold about the candidates early this primary season to avoid this sort of heartbreak. I think there is going to be a lot more of it over the next few months.

Guys I think dc2london gets it at this point. She apologized. Maybe we can just drop it and move on?

[jaygee]

This is just so beautiful. I love how he is so confident and honest.

[cakewench]

[jenna]

I love how direct Castro is about stuff like this. Call it out, Castro!

[jaygee]

Oh my god. The baby yoda sipping tea gives me life. Castro is saving my day.

[dc2london]

Dec 3, 2019 14:47:04 GMT -6 jenna said:

Dec 3, 2019 14:01:39 GMT -6 Minerva said:

I love you, DC, but I don’t think greykitty was gloating at all. I’ve been reading the same analysis she mentioned for several weeks now. I love Kamala as a politician. I get the grief. But shutting her down for adding in some analysis to this political decision seems...counterproductive.

I’ll admit, I’ve been trying to keep my heart a little cold about the candidates early this primary season to avoid this sort of heartbreak. I think there is going to be a lot more of it over the next few months.

Guys I think dc2london gets it at this point. She apologized. Maybe we can just drop it and move on?

This is sweet, thank you, but it's ok. I was reacting emotionally and it was wrong.

[jaygee]

I don’t think Biden will select Kamala as a VP pick. I just don’t.

[Minerva]

Dec 3, 2019 14:47:04 GMT -6 jenna said:

Dec 3, 2019 14:01:39 GMT -6 Minerva said:

I love you, DC, but I don’t think greykitty was gloating at all. I’ve been reading the same analysis she mentioned for several weeks now. I love Kamala as a politician. I get the grief. But shutting her down for adding in some analysis to this political decision seems...counterproductive.

I’ll admit, I’ve been trying to keep my heart a little cold about the candidates early this primary season to avoid this sort of heartbreak. I think there is going to be a lot more of it over the next few months.

Guys I think dc2london gets it at this point. She apologized. Maybe we can just drop it and move on?

I hadn’t read the other replies before I posted (so not meant to be a pile on), but I feel very strongly that it is important to be honest with our friends about this stuff. I responded because dc2london is a friend who I respect and I thought she had mischaracterized greykitty’s post.

[jkjacq]

Dec 3, 2019 15:03:58 GMT -6 jaygee said:

I don’t think Biden will select Kamala as a VP pick. I just don’t.

the phrase 'not a chance in hell' comes to mind.

If I have to hazard a guess, IF he got the nom, he'll pick Pete.  young vital white man.

[jenna]

Dec 3, 2019 15:05:50 GMT -6 Minerva said:

Dec 3, 2019 14:47:04 GMT -6 jenna said:

Guys I think dc2london gets it at this point. She apologized. Maybe we can just drop it and move on?

I hadn’t read the other replies before I posted (so not meant to be a pile on), but I feel very strongly that it is important to be honest with our friends about this stuff. I responded because dc2london is a friend who I respect and I thought she had mischaracterized greykitty’s post.

Fine. Carry on if you feel necessary then.

[jaygee]

Dec 3, 2019 15:08:06 GMT -6 jkjacq said:

Dec 3, 2019 15:03:58 GMT -6 jaygee said:

I don’t think Biden will select Kamala as a VP pick. I just don’t.

the phrase 'not a chance in hell' comes to mind.

If I have to hazard a guess, IF he got the nom, he'll pick Pete.  young vital white man.

🤢