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Ordinarily, yes. But she doesn't poll well with a lot of key demographics due to her tough on crime stance as a DA. Making her president would mean she'd be the

Ordinarily, yes. But she doesn't poll well with a lot of key demographics due to her tough on crime stance as a DA. Making her president would mean she'd be the presumptive nominee, and I think the party has more optimal choices lined up. This election will come down to four battleground states. Those are the only states and battles that matter.

readthenotes1 2y ago
It wasn't really her tough on crime stance that was the problem. Gabbard nailed it: https://youtu.be/VxaRt-LlpEk?feature=shared https://youtu.be/VxaRt-LlpEk?feature=shared
andrewinardeer 2y ago
I hate to say it yet I don't think she's polling well because even in 2024 I don't think America is ready to allow a woman of colour be POTUS.
- xenospn 2y ago
  You’re downvoted, but you’re correct.
- koolba 2y ago
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    I'm more worried about how divisive the race will be if they nominate her (black vs white). It'll allow the media machine to paint numerous "oh it's because she's black, isn't it" kind of rhetoric as a smear on the Republicans. Reading this entire thread tbh has been a sad and worrying re-affirmation of my beliefs that we're all collectively "fucked". We literally can't put aside differences (myself included) and argue on facts and details, and instead resorting to tribalism. The big reason we're resorting to tribalism, I think, is because of a peculiar element of human nature about wanting to "right" past "wrongs". So if me looking in from the outside, see the other side winning unfairly last time round, I'll support my side's wrongs despite them being objectively wrong (or what I don't even want) because I want to right the wrong of the past. That topped with the fact that the stakes are a whole lot higher each time means that neither side wants to "take one for the team" - because they know that if they did, the other side will just use the opportunity to the detriment of their opponents.
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- jdjei847 2y ago
  That's certainly a factor but not the only factor. She bears a lot of the same baggage as Biden for failing to prosecute abusive cops and enforcing so-called "tough on crime" drug policies.
LetsGoApp 2y ago
Polls indicate Harris is holding her own, and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket. By selecting Harris as his running mate, Biden has given them a viable choice. Now, it's essential for Biden to see this through and commit to the path he's chosen. Ultimately, he should resign at a time of Harris' choosing, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the momentum they've built together.
- jdjei847 2y ago
  > and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket Do you have anything to back up that claim? There are scores of voters planning to vote third party or sit out the election due to the lack of good, viable candidates. If the DNC nominated someone who honestly spoke to the ways our country is messed up and the things we'll need to do to change them they could easily see a considerable increase in their votership.
  - _t9ow 2y ago
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        Dear Throwaway :) It's evident that someone in this thread is employing stylometry to profile users, likely to uncover user identities, all the while concealing their true identity. The comments' content, which tackles recent events and complex political strategies, is clearly written by individuals with a deep understanding of the subject matter. Doxing, or attempting to dox, is a toxic behavior that should be strictly against HN rules. It's essential we maintain a safe and respectful environment for open discussion. Instead of indulging in digital detective work, let's focus on the topic at hand and avoid perpetuating a culture of surveillance.

readthenotes1 2y ago

It wasn't really her tough on crime stance that was the problem. Gabbard nailed it: https://youtu.be/VxaRt-LlpEk?feature=shared https://youtu.be/VxaRt-LlpEk?feature=shared

andrewinardeer 2y ago

I hate to say it yet I don't think she's polling well because even in 2024 I don't think America is ready to allow a woman of colour be POTUS.

xenospn 2y ago
You’re downvoted, but you’re correct.
koolba 2y ago
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- zo1 2y ago
  I'm more worried about how divisive the race will be if they nominate her (black vs white). It'll allow the media machine to paint numerous "oh it's because she's black, isn't it" kind of rhetoric as a smear on the Republicans. Reading this entire thread tbh has been a sad and worrying re-affirmation of my beliefs that we're all collectively "fucked". We literally can't put aside differences (myself included) and argue on facts and details, and instead resorting to tribalism. The big reason we're resorting to tribalism, I think, is because of a peculiar element of human nature about wanting to "right" past "wrongs". So if me looking in from the outside, see the other side winning unfairly last time round, I'll support my side's wrongs despite them being objectively wrong (or what I don't even want) because I want to right the wrong of the past. That topped with the fact that the stakes are a whole lot higher each time means that neither side wants to "take one for the team" - because they know that if they did, the other side will just use the opportunity to the detriment of their opponents.
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jdjei847 2y ago
That's certainly a factor but not the only factor. She bears a lot of the same baggage as Biden for failing to prosecute abusive cops and enforcing so-called "tough on crime" drug policies.

LetsGoApp 2y ago

Polls indicate Harris is holding her own, and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket. By selecting Harris as his running mate, Biden has given them a viable choice. Now, it's essential for Biden to see this through and commit to the path he's chosen. Ultimately, he should resign at a time of Harris' choosing, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the momentum they've built together.

jdjei847 2y ago
> and it's clear that voters seeking an alternative to Trump have already found it in the Biden-Harris ticket Do you have anything to back up that claim? There are scores of voters planning to vote third party or sit out the election due to the lack of good, viable candidates. If the DNC nominated someone who honestly spoke to the ways our country is messed up and the things we'll need to do to change them they could easily see a considerable increase in their votership.
- _t9ow 2y ago
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      Dear Throwaway :) It's evident that someone in this thread is employing stylometry to profile users, likely to uncover user identities, all the while concealing their true identity. The comments' content, which tackles recent events and complex political strategies, is clearly written by individuals with a deep understanding of the subject matter. Doxing, or attempting to dox, is a toxic behavior that should be strictly against HN rules. It's essential we maintain a safe and respectful environment for open discussion. Instead of indulging in digital detective work, let's focus on the topic at hand and avoid perpetuating a culture of surveillance.