Who should the democrats pick to run against Trump

[Legbiter]

No idea to be frank. Half of the people on the list are complete unknowns to me. I need pictures.

Yeah.

Imagining a side-by-side matchup in 2020, my first impression is Biden would be the easiest one for Trump to beat if everything stays the same. But it's such a long way off and God knows what will happen in the meantime.

[The Minsky Moment]

Not decided but I would include Julian Castro on the list.

[viper37]

Who should it be?

I don't know most of their policies.  The New York Times has run various profiles of these people, so has the Washington Post, but that's about all I know of these people.

Anyway, it's not like I would vote for anybody on this list

I'd say, whomever can oust Trump from office is the best choice.   I really don't like Sanders though.  He looks like some version of Donald Trump, albeit less of a moron in public, but too many hidden skeletons.

[merithyn]

Not decided but I would include Julian Castro on the list.

He came to Portland and we went to see him a few weeks ago.

He impressed me, though he has the "polished politician" a little too down pat. Should he win the nomination, I wouldn't be upset.

[merithyn]

My preferences:

1. Harris
2. Warren
3. Buttigieg
4. Castro
5. Gabbard
6. Gillibrand
7. Hickenlooper
8. O'Rourke
9. The rest

[merithyn]

No idea to be frank. Half of the people on the list are complete unknowns to me. I need pictures.

Here you go.

[Eddie Teach]

Who should it be?

I don't know most of their policies.  The New York Times has run various profiles of these people, so has the Washington Post, but that's about all I know of these people.

Anyway, it's not like I would vote for anybody on this list

I'd say, whomever can oust Trump from office is the best choice.   I really don't like Sanders though.  He looks like some version of Donald Trump, albeit less of a moron in public, but too many hidden skeletons.

Do all Anglos look the same to you?

[Valmy]

My preferences:

1. Harris
2. Warren
3. Buttigieg
4. Castro
5. Gabbard
6. Gillibrand
7. Hickenlooper
8. O'Rourke
9. The rest

Yeah I am very concerned about the impact this might have on Beto's future chances. Getting crushed in this primary might derail a promising career. We need him and his centrist message here in Texas to lead us to victory, not going out to a national audience which doesn't want nor particularly need him. Maybe I am wrong but I am worried.

I mean I suppose this might be a play for a Vice Presidential nomination. But how often does somebody with no current office get chosen?

[Valmy]

my first impression is Biden would be the easiest one for Trump to beat if everything stays the same.

So you therefore think that he should be picked so that can happen?

[Barrister]

My preferences:

1. Harris
2. Warren
3. Buttigieg
4. Castro
5. Gabbard
6. Gillibrand
7. Hickenlooper
8. O'Rourke
9. The rest

I've kind f been pulling for Booker, though I'm uncertain about that choice.  The fact you didn't rank him makes me feel a bit better.

Although Kamala Harris wouldn't be the worst choice in the world.

[Habbaku]

I have no clue what the Democrats support. At this point, it doesn't really matter. Short of Warren, I'd vote for just about any of them over Trump, and I'd squint real hard and make myself vote for Warren, too, probably.

Whichever of them is for free trade, responsible long-term spending and taxation, and not being an inhuman fucking monster, I'm okay with.

[Valmy]

Whichever of them is for free trade, responsible long-term spending and taxation, and not being an inhuman fucking monster, I'm okay with.

Yes. Though unfortunately I think those things are losers in a primary in either party.

[crazy canuck]

I cast my non american non binding, entirely meaningless, vote for Warren to be the Democratic candidate.

A very smart policy wonk as President is what the US and the world needs now.

[garbon]

I cast my non american non binding, entirely meaningless, vote for Warren to be the Democratic candidate.

A very smart policy wonk as President is what the US and the world needs now.

Do take note the question isn't who do you think should be president but rather who should the Dems nominate.

[crazy canuck]

I cast my non american non binding, entirely meaningless, vote for Warren to be the Democratic candidate.

A very smart policy wonk as President is what the US and the world needs now.

Do take note the question isn't who do you think should be president but rather who should the Dems nominate.

Right, and I have some hope the US system will become sane again.