The Search for the next Obama

[Illini Moderate]

If only Julian Castro were a bit more charismatic.

He could be the Latino Obama.

No one advocating for decriminalizing the border could be considered "Obama". Part of Obama's success came from the fact that he knew how to articulate a bold and hopeful vision without taking positions that are just completely out of touch with what the vast majority of the electorate believes.

[Illini Moderate]

The Democratic party should not be looking for the next Obama. They should be looking for an authentic candidate that fits the voter's values the best without pandering to corporations. The new candidate should also be in touch with the younger community, which is where the party's strength lies, and should NOT alienate whole swaths of the United States.

Another Obama is not needed. What is needed, is another good candidate who is connected with the people.

Her name is AOC.

AOC is wayyyy too polarizing to be the next Obama. She has hardly any appeal outside of major cities and young people. I like a lot of what she fights for, but her messaging can be godawful at times. She is good at garnering media coverage, but she's just too hated and extreme

[Illini Moderate]

The Democratic party should not be looking for the next Obama. They should be looking for an authentic candidate that fits the voter's values the best without pandering to corporations. The new candidate should also be in touch with the younger community, which is where the party's strength lies, and should NOT alienate whole swaths of the United States.

Another Obama is not needed. What is needed, is another good candidate who is connected with the people.

Her name is AOC.

AOC is wayyyy too polarizing to be the next Obama. She has hardly any appeal outside of major cities and young people. I like a lot of what she fights for, but her messaging can be godawful at times. She is good at garnering media coverage, but she's just too hated and extreme

That assumes the electorate and the American political landscape will be identical in 20 years.

I was thinking shorter term, but I still don't see her becoming significantly less polarizing. In 20 years Republicans will have ran a scorched earth campaign against her for 22 years.... Don't really know any amount of political talent that can withstand such a long term battering