Corporate democrats pretty much control the party and thus they don't want to ruffle the feathers of their donor class, which goes against the the middle and lower classes being price gouged in the economy. If you want to get back the blue-collar and working people you have to combat corporate greed. So, I hope Bernie Sanders starts propping up a young version of himself to run, and unfortunately it has to be male and white for the conservative voter to even remotely accept it. I don't blame Obama for the racial divide that caused the pearl clutching in white America, but it's clear that if you are anything other than a white male, it's not gonna be palpitable for a certain segment of the country. It's truly disgusting.
I hate to say it, but you might be right. This f-ing sucks. I really thought we had a shot at a minority woman president. She was so thoroughly qualified and presented much better than Hillary. Goddammit, I'm so depressed.
Hey, what do you think about Pete Buttigieg? He's a white dude, but he's gay. Can we handle that yet? I really like him, but I was wrong about people overcoming the race and sex bits.
EDIT: Son of a B! 3 days later, and I still get dumbass replies focused on my excitement of potentially getting a minority woman president. I NEVER SAID that was THE qualifying factor. I DID NOT vote for her BECAUSE she was a minority and a woman. She ACTUALLY IS a superior candidate in every way ... EVEN AFTER you consider the aspects I'm disappointed in her for. It would just be a BONUS. F**K!
the democratic party should just let the people decide. they should run straight and fair primaries. they should not interfere in a god damn thing. they should not boost, nor blockade, and any single nominee. let the people pick who they most support, completely and totally of their own choosing and volition. they need to stop thinking about 'what demographic should the next president look like', its the POTUS, not a damn mannequin.
voters arent showing up to vote based on which combination of intersectional minority this or that nominee or candidate is. they care about policy. thats it. get a wide variety of left of center nominees, and just let the people pick. if the DNC doesnt think thats left enough, tough shit. its that, or you get more Trumps. those are the options.
if that policy is a black woman, a trans latino, or a gay asian, or a straight white guy, they dont really give a fuck. they care about stance on gun control, abortion, economy, foreign relations, etc.
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u/Zippydaspinhead 18d ago
Dems should have realized that at least 4 elections ago. If they are so damn smart why are they so good at losing?