Maybe it is too much to ask for, but we need a moral leader to emerge in the GOP, someone who has a deep concern for our democratic process, and will take on the task of holding Trump accountable. — Rank Amateur
You mean an actual Conservative that holds truth, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in high regard? Not a chance. — Benkei
IMO, the Democrats best hope is to nominate a moderate. Left-wingers certainly feel energized, but their favorite candidates (Sanders and Warren) have lower chances of getting elected than does a real moderate. They can only win if something pretty bad happens during the next 2 years. — Relativist
The Dems nominated Clinton, a moderate, who lost. The Dems need to push the overton window towards the left, because the right-ward shift is leading this country down a dark path. — Maw
Left-wingers certainly feel energized, but their favorite candidates (Sanders and Warren) have lower chances of getting elected than does a real moderate. They can only win if something pretty bad happens during the next 2 years. — Relativist
I agree. But there's a surprising reason. Starting with Nixon's resignation and increasingly since, I think real Republicans have been moving to and finding a home in the Democrat party. I argue that Eisenhower was the last real Republican, and that the Republican party c. 2016 and since contains no Republicans, but only opportunists of greater or lesser ethical constraint. I say "greater," perhaps I should have said, "lesser or no" ethical constraint.IMO, the Democrats best hope is to nominate a moderate. — Relativist
I'm getting first hand information as to what is meant by "Trump Derangement Syndrome" on this thread. — raza
BTW, there's one progressive that I think could beat Trump in a landslide, but there's zero chance she will run: Michelle Obama. Nevertheless, she's my dream candidate. — Relativist
I don't think Clinton lost because she was a moderate, but I'd be interested in hearing why you think so. — Relativist
Michelle — Relativist
While I really like her, as a European I'm baffled at these political family dynasties. The Kennedys, clintons, bushes, Obamas (if Michelle would run) and then possibly the Trumps. Smells too much like aristocracy. — Benkei
But his progressive agenda resulted in the conservative backlash that led to Trump getting elected. A moderate Democrat has a better chance of having a lasting, positive, and beneficial legacy. — Relativist
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