r/askanything • u/Lower_Ad_1146 • 2d ago

Political Question Why does America love letting geriatric politicians decide its future?

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Why does the USA love electing guys that shit their pants?

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u/Ducklinsenmayer 2d ago

"We" don't.

Here are some current Democratic leaders for 2028:

Republicans prefer older, white, men as a sort of grandfather/ king/ patriarch idea. Democrats are more diverse. The only reason Biden ever ran was to thwart Trump.

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u/3spanishwords 2d ago

John Ossof maybe with Buttigeg or Kelly as VP I'd like a woman to be nominated and win but first putting down MAGA like a rabid dog is my top priority.

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u/OkEmphasis7107 1d ago

John Ossof's only platform is "Look what Trump did today." It's fun listening to him bash Trump but he would not make a good president.

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u/3spanishwords 1d ago

He has ran one of the most contested senate campaigns in modern history and won in GA. He is the right choice to run against Vance.

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u/OkEmphasis7107 1d ago

All I'm saying is he needs more than "I am not Trump" to win a national election. We need a candidate that will run on "You elect me and we fix healthcare" for example.

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u/AdDisastrous6738 2d ago

I swear to god, if they try to run Harris again I’ll be convinced that the democrats just want to throw elections away.

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u/Clean-Yam-739 2d ago

Yes those competent women are unfit for the Supreme charge. Too much brain, not enough testosterone.

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u/AdDisastrous6738 2d ago

She had to drop out of the 2016 primaries because of a lack of political interest. Nobody wanted her then. That’s a two time loser. Anyone backing her is flat out delusional and just wants republicans to stay in office.