Gov. Whitmer Won't Run Even if Biden Steps Down

[Rifler]

Whitmer reminds me too much of Heath Ledger's take on the Joker...

We can't have that in the White House...

 

[ottumwan in tx]

Surprising how little dems ever mention harris

 

[TC Nole OX]

Surprising how little dems ever mention harris

No different than how the GQP ignored Mike Pence when he wanted to replace Orange Jesus. As I have said, "my turn" is more often than not, a losing formula.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

She and Beshear should run in 2028 if we have meaningful elections in 2028.

If Beshear is VP on the Dem ticket this year, can he bring Kentucky's electoral votes to the Dems?

I'm skeptical, but what do I know?

Harris - Beshear
Newsom - Beshear
Whitmer - Beshear
Amy - Beshear
Pete - Beshear
Hillary - Beshear

What about if he's the top of the ticket?

 

[Hoosierhawkeye]

If Beshear is VP on the Dem ticket this year, can he bring Kentucky's electoral votes to the Dems?

I'm skeptical, but what do I know?

Harris - Beshear
Newsom - Beshear
Whitmer - Beshear
Amy - Beshear
Pete - Beshear
Hillary - Beshear

What about if he's the top of the ticket?

Maybe if he's at the top. Maybe

The big thing for me is I tend to prefer candidates who have ran and won in swing states or red states. Winning a primary in California only means that you can get a bunch of Dems to like you. Winning a general in a swing state or a red state means that you are able to pull independent voters and voters who might not normally vote for someone in your party.

 

[ItsAllBallBearingsNowadays]

Maybe if he's at the top. Maybe

The big thing for me is I tend to prefer candidates who have ran and won in swing states or red states. Winning a primary in California only means that you can get a bunch of Dems to like you. Winning a general in a swing state or a red state means that you are able to pull independent voters and voters who might not normally vote for someone in your party.

Trump won Kentucky by 26 points in 2020. I would recommend a different strategy.

 

[jonesy5960]

I just don't see it. The danger facing the nation and the world, yes, of course. But the blame for Jill, no.

I don't see Biden as fit to serve any longer. From other things I've read and heard, the slide has been dramatic over the past 6 months. Jill is one of the very few people on the planet who could advise him that it's time to step down and open up the field for a younger candidate. She's not pushing him in that direction. That's where it's coming from.

 

[jonesy5960]

Trump won Kentucky by 26 points in 2020. I would recommend a different strategy.

Nobody is bringing in Kentucky, but a more moderate voice like Beshear that can win in Kentucky would appeal to moderates in swing states.

 

[BDE420]

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Of course saying she won't run doesn't mean she can't be talked into it. But it does seem to narrow the field.

Per the article, most of those being mentioned are looking at running in 2028.

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Few doubt Whitmer will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. Other governors thought likely to run for that nomination include Wes Moore of Maryland, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Gavin Newsom of California and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.​

I get it that losing this year probably kills their chances in 2028. But so does a GOP dictatorship.

Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run as nominee even if Biden stands down

Michigan governor has been touted as potential replacement for president but calls discussion a ‘distraction’

www.theguardian.com

Goes to show that Dems don’t even believe their own “end of democracy” if Trump wins BS.