I would support DWS if she runs, but I would prefer to see her jump to a leadership spot in the House. The current House leadership is just way too old.
Why not? She's young (relatively), a woman, Jewish, a strong progressive, a great fundraiser, is used to being in the minority, is from a big swing state, has a compelling personal story (cancer survivor) and has demonstrated ability to maintain good relations with GOP members of congress as well. A lot of positives, one of the few rising stars of the FDP, not sure why she's disliked here. I could see her providing Democrats with Congressional leadership for the next 20-30 years.
That's like saying "she would be the equivalent of Obama - except that she'd lose." Taking an analogy and changing the most important fact about it doesn't make for a good analogy. FWIW, no one thought McAuliffe was a strong candidate - he barely even lived in Virginia - but he managed to turn out a win in a state that, for decades has always gone for the losing party of the previous presidential election. He basically did just as well as Mark Warner. And he carried a slate of statewide Dems in with him.
While McAuliffe certainly beat people's expectations, it's important to remember just how much the RPV self-destructed that year and who the RPV nominated.
