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RockCreek

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46. Did Obama really qualify for that before he ran for president?

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:49 PM

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Giving the DNC speech hadn't been enough to put him on my radar. Had he done anything else that might make him nationally known?

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My opinion of Newsom as a native Californian for what it's worth [View all] senseandsensibility Tuesday OP

Wise words, thanks Easterncedar Tuesday #1

That's a good idea popsdenver Tuesday #28

I really, really don't want Staph Tuesday #2

What I meant was he was a local politician for me senseandsensibility Tuesday #4

I'm sorry! Staph Wednesday #53

You're right senseandsensibility Wednesday #71

What do you want, then? Oeditpus Rex Tuesday #23

Did Obama really qualify for that before he ran for president? RockCreek Tuesday #46

Did he need to? Oeditpus Rex Tuesday #48

Obama's experience didn't qualify him, exactly... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #60

Obama had already made the min quals specified in the Constitution He'd been nationally noted as a student Hekate Wednesday #62

What's the alternative? North Coast Lawyer Wednesday #69

The original post, since corrected, referenced Staph Wednesday #80

I like him and he has really shown a lot of forward leadership over the many years he has been in politics sdfernando Tuesday #3

Exactly! senseandsensibility Tuesday #5

100% !!! /nt sdfernando Tuesday #6

He's unlikely to be my personal primary choice Bettie Tuesday #7

"Celebrity factor?" vanlassie Tuesday #15

He's not a celebrity. He is the Governor of California. chowder66 Tuesday #17

He is our Governor, he isn't a celebrity obamanut2012 Tuesday #25

In 2007 Obama had "celebrity factor", as did Clinton in the early 90s. dem4decades Tuesday #35

He's a little too polished and bland for my taste. Would certainly vote for him as a nominee though. Tommy Carcetti Tuesday #8

We'll know more about Dems that might do well nationally as we approach Prez primaries. Think he's a good candidate, but Silent Type Tuesday #9

Great post Mysterian Tuesday #10

Glad to hear it senseandsensibility Tuesday #11

TACO has already been punishing California so not much left to lose I guess IronLionZion Tuesday #12

There is no perfect candidate, I agree wait until the time comes and pick the best of the bunch or if Bev54 Tuesday #13

The perfect candidate is the one that can win the next election. dem4decades Tuesday #37

Thank You! Jean Genie Tuesday #14

The Kimberly Gilfoyle thing doesn't bother me at all senseandsensibility Tuesday #34

It's WAY too early to be discussing 2028 relayerbob Tuesday #16

Sounds like maybe this thread isn't for you senseandsensibility Tuesday #39

It happens every election cycle... GiqueCee Tuesday #18

I Agree With You On Each And Every Point You Made, Salient And To The Point! MayReasonRule Tuesday #19

Lets see: Governors Beshear, Newsom, Shapiro, and Whitmer speak easy Tuesday #20

I would add Pritzker (IL) MLWR Tuesday #22

Pritzker is, too obamanut2012 Tuesday #26

Let's not forget Gov. Tim Walz Trailrider1951 Tuesday #38

What is Walz waiting for? Bobstandard Wednesday #79

What you said in your antepenultimate paragraph about a sitting duck is so, so true... Hekate Tuesday #21

Yup, my first marriage was terrible obamanut2012 Tuesday #27

Regarding Kimberly Guilfoyle: will everyone at DU who has never been divorced please raise their hands? Hekate Tuesday #24

Voice in the wilderness, I guess DFW Tuesday #29

I think you hit the jackpot with your wife 💕 But I was being a bit snarky because ... Hekate Wednesday #50

My bad! I should have geen more alert! Eom DFW Wednesday #55

You're not bad at all, you're the best ;) Hekate Wednesday #64

Shyly raising hand here... druidity33 Wednesday #54

As a native born San Franciscan I have appreciated YoshidaYui Tuesday #30

TY for the first hand input, Yui Hekate Wednesday #74

I, just myself, think he engaged with the "manosphere" to show, he at least tried to connect with magats. cksmithy Tuesday #31

And in so doing . . . markpkessinger Tuesday #42

I am sorry about that, and stand with trans rights. cksmithy Tuesday #45

As am I . . . markpkessinger Thursday #83

While you're "never forgiving " ask yourself how much you want Trump or JD as president Hekate Wednesday #66

Query-- What do you think of Pete Buttegieg going on FOX and other RW channels? Also unforgivable? Hekate Wednesday #76

As a gay man I was very disappointed in Buttigieg. n/t markpkessinger Thursday #82

The only box I need checked is "can beat Vance" or whoever. No more pandering Callie1979 Tuesday #32

I never liked Newsom all that much... ananda Tuesday #33

This is quite subjective, but Oeditpus Rex Tuesday #36

If he becomes president he can be called Slick Gavin, like the right wing called Clinton Slick Willy. dem4decades Tuesday #40

I learned my lesson in 2008 catchnrelease Tuesday #41

Wasn't that Edwards thing a kick in the gut? senseandsensibility Tuesday #43

The purity police have been dormant for a bit but are back strong I see. NoMoreRepugs Tuesday #44

Funny you should mention it Hekate Wednesday #65

After the Manosphere interviews I ranked him pretty low. But as of late Ars Longa Tuesday #47

I look forward to a robust primary with our candidates championing our various political positions and dissatisfactions. Intractable Tuesday #49

Thanks for the discussion; elleng Wednesday #51

Funny how tRump could exist as the leading R candidate for the 2024 election for the better part Sibelius Fan Wednesday #52

A bit early but I agree we need a fighter Jersey Devil Wednesday #56

Fight fight fight DoBW Wednesday #57

So don't commit. Iggo Wednesday #58

I love what Gavin is doing but berksdem Wednesday #59

Fortunately, he's got time to build a strong team AND a strong presence to the public. CTyankee Wednesday #61

It's waaaay too early JustAnotherGen Wednesday #63

"Thinking about " 2028 is fine-- it's the elimination derby that gets me riled... Hekate Wednesday #67

Amen JustAnotherGen Wednesday #68

Good points, all. Buddyzbuddy Wednesday #70

Thanks senseandsensibility Wednesday #73

Couldn't agree more. Buddyzbuddy Wednesday #75

It's a little too early to make commitments. Trump won't finish his term I believe and if the US... NNadir Wednesday #72

Being a S.F. native he was a good mayor and I'm respecting him more now that he is punching the orange pedo felon ! kimbutgar Wednesday #77

I was angry that he would platform a racist Keepthesoulalive Wednesday #78

Thanks for your first hand perspective. For me it's PRITZER or NEWSOM. UTUSN Wednesday #81