Who would you like to see run for President of the U. S. in 2024?

[MrShaun]

I'm purely independent. On some topics I lean right, on others, left. Thus far, I'm not impressed by the selection being offered.

Trump is out. Hopefully, he'll be in prison by then.

I'm not thrilled with Biden. I don't think he's done well during this term. He hasn't handled the fuel crises very well and his decision to pull out of Afghanistan the way he did was a mistake. It's unfortunate too. I really liked President Obama.

DeSantis, a G. O. P. prospect, reflects too much of what made Trump horrible. I'd be concerned of getting him in the White House.

Robert Kennedy Jr., a possibility on the Democratic side, could have been a good option. No question that his father and uncle were fantastic statemen. However, he seems a bit off the deep end. His position on vaccinations of any kind is bizarre.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is one of the best possibility thus far. He has good conservative values and was strong enough to stand up to Trump during the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

Who I'd really like to see run again is Mitt Romney. I appreciate his position on many things. He had the guts to stand up against, not only the harm Trump was doing to his own party but, the entire G. O. P. party itself. He's much more balanced -- which is what we need more of right now. One of the major problems we face in the United States is the strong polarization of the left and right wings. The right wings seem to be getting farther right with a "Tea Party" attitude and the left wants to go way left with this craziness of people being "non-binary". It's time for strong, balanced leadership and Romney would be the perfect person to be there.

[RangerBlue22]

I definitely don’t want Biden or Trump. However Ron DeSantis is the best bet.

You might think Ron DeSantis is “horrible” but in reality most of his policy is common sense.

Who in there right mind would be okay with teaching “trans ideology” in public schools to K-3 children even 10 years ago? Why has that become “acceptable” now. Biden keeps doubling down on the far left radical woke crap thinking that will make him popular. He’s an empty shell and has no conviction.

He also had common sense during lockdowns. He didn’t cower and bow to the authoritarian insanity of shutting everything down and completely destroying the local economy.

Now some of his policy is far right (6 week abortion ban is a tall order) I admit. But at least the guy thinks before he speaks. There is a reason why Florida’s local economy is doing so well and the state is experiencing a population boom while people and businesses are leaving blue states like California and New York. He’s much smarter fiscally.

[TooHot2Care]

Bro, trans isn’t an ideology…. They just exist , bro…. Like they are people just like you and me, that’s all…. Some kids are trans. But here is what I’ll give you….. before we give hormone blockers to kids, we should be able to enumerate a trans kid from a cis kid.

Now I know what you’re thinking: “hormone blockers for a kid? That’s insane!”

At first I agreed with this, but then one day I realized something : imagine for a second….. that you had your adolescence in the wrong body.

No dating experience. No friend groups. No sports.

Now the only group that accepts you are other queer people who aren’t wanted by society?

Also, bro….. like SO many people died in Florida during the outbreak.

[RangerBlue22]

@TooHot2Care we are not going to agree if I respond to above bro. You know what that’s okay. We can live in different parts of the country where we feel more comfortable with our local community or not. America was supposed to let States set their own laws so people can move somewhere else if they don’t like it.

But I have to ask. Are people overall happier in our country with what Biden had done the economy? Do things look positive right now? And yes Biden’s policy has directly impacted our economy and the inflation/economy impacts EVERYBODY. A downturns hurts the poor and working class the most (which the democrats “claim” to care about)

[ArrowheadSW]

My views are pretty much in line with yours. I'm not in favor of either side right now and it has become too polarized.

[ArrowheadSW]

I kind of forgot about Romney but you could be on to something. From what I recall he is not an extremist.

[Whatthefluff]

I heard someone say Michelle Obama. She’s not really a politician but I don't know man, it’s better than all of the options you gave.
I would like to see Sanders run but he’s old now and lost his opportunities.
I don’t really like Robert Kennedy Jr and think he’s very out of touch and ignorant, no matter what his formal credentials may be. If it weren’t for the Kennedy name he’d be treated completely different.
I might not have minded Buttgieg and I like that he’s young. I think he is out of touch based on comments I’ve heard but. . . slim pickings.
In all honesty, they’re all fake and we’re all fucked no matter what. It’s a matter of damage control and more than likely, your vote and mine don’t matter anyway.

[Puppystarfish23]

I actually think Paris Hilton is trying to become political with all the work she's doing with these teen behaviour camps being closed. She's actually a extremely smart and strong woman behind the dumb blonde act I think she'd be great as crazy as it sounds

[exitseven]

Nah, as soon as it stops being fun she would both off to the next thing

[razelove]

Snake Plissken, he's the obvious choice.

[inked2014]

Well for the Republicans I would like to see the Govenor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson be the nominee or else Ron DeSantis. We are going to need a strong war time leader in the up coming war with China and / or Russia. Do not think the Democrats have the guts to lead the country in the coming war, sure as hell not Biden or Harris. We have to stop worrying about LTBGQXYZ , gender bull shit and abortion and get real. We have a God Damn monster that we help create that is going to bite us in the ass, the fuckin Chinese.

[jennifer_bloom]

I only have 2 requirements - they are law abiding and care about human life, and they know how to accept advice from experts.

You could be a bull dog and run for president. As long as you are humble enough to let your experts make decisions on your behalf.

[razelove]

How do elections work in Canada?

[jennifer_bloom]

@razelove you vote at a poll station and people count your votes and I believe they have people checking and double checking. A lot of our polling stations are at schools because they are public property and the gyms are big enough to vote in.

[razelove]

Ok, so pretty similar to elections here except the double checking part. Are y'all a republic or democracy?

[jennifer_bloom]

@razelove I see value and flaws in both major systems, as well as the lesser systems in our political economy but I’m highly resistant to Trudeau for his dishonest rhetoric and mismanagement of government time and resources. On the other hand, I think our provincial premier is doing a good job, even though his fiscal policy excludes benefits to certain margins.

[razelove]

That's how it works though, if they weren't excluded they wouldn't be marginalized anymore, and if they were given preference they would be marginalized in the next election cycle. It's just how the pendulum swings. The policies that claim to help the marginalized 1%, .5% or so never support polygamy or help for neurological rather than psychological disorders, though less than that are trans which is the fad right now.
Maybe my view is just biased as my whole life has been in a "margin" so the attention of the government is one of mistrust and disgust from my POV.

[SaoirseS]

I usually stay out of politics, and this comment is no exception. Asking me to pick a side is like a judge asking a kid in court which drunk, drug-addicted, physically and mentally abusive parent s/he wants to live with. Either way it's going to hurt.

None of those mentioned or considered to be likely candidates are even close to presidential material.

I call a misdeal. Give me some fresh candidates.

[TooHot2Care]

You ain’t gettin no fresh candidates. Now choose!

*you now have to decide if your puppy lives or your mom lives in some wacky daytime drama*

Yup, that’s what this next election is.

[SaoirseS]

Not choosing.

[TooHot2Care]

Not choosing is a choice and that choice means they both die. 😈

[SaoirseS]

If that happens to the current choices we have, you won’t hear me complaining.

[TooHot2Care]

…… You’re no fun.

[SaoirseS]

Oh but I’m the life of the party! 😀

[TooHot2Care]

Too bad you’re not invited! In fact, you’re banned.

[SaoirseS]

Now who’s no fun?

[TooHot2Care]

You did this to me! I was fun until I met you! Now I’ve fallen to the dark side!

[ObscuredBeyond]

If he were eligible, Daniel Greenfield. At this point, I'd even vote for Don Blankenship again. Though, his war on corruption needs to expand. He needs to name the names of dozens of victims of bureaucratic injustice, not just focus on the injustice he experienced personally.

[Leapfrog00]

I read that Robert F Kennedy just launched a campaign to run. I'd vote for him. I don't think we can afford anymore republicans. Biden is out in the Twilight Zone and Trump is too opinionated. There's nothing wrong with that, but people often mistake opinions for facts, and I've seen a lot of Trump supporters do that.

I'm not 100% sure if Robert F Kennedy would be a decent president, but he'd be better than what we have now.

[ObscuredBeyond]

I wouldn't even go there. But the fact that RFK is willing to challenge the Pharma Mafia, enough for Fox to fire Tucker for allowing him to speak, indicates there are far worse decisions we could make. Trump is bought and paid for controlled opposition, and Biden is way beyond the Twilight Zone. He's Outer Limits getting feedback from the Backrooms!

[TooHot2Care]

@ObscuredBeyond bro, I’m so confused….. why do y’all hate Biden so much? Like I get why my mentors in business hate him, but why do y’all hate him? He seems to be doing a decent job.

[AviatorTom]

I'm hoping that neither Biden nor Trump are their party's nominees. I'd like to see some new blood run, and it isn't really important who wins for me.

On the Democratic side, Robert Kennedy Jr. would be a good candidate. On the Republican, I'd like to see Nikki Haley get the nomination. It would be interesting if the Republicans produced the first female President, wouldn't it?

[Cubus]

Kennedy is against vaccination, so there's no way Democrats would choose him.

[AviatorTom]

@Cubus Why not? Joe has declared the pandemic over, so vaccination is no longer an issue. And Democrats love name recognition.

[Cubus]

Democrats' policies right now are strongly pro vaccination. Kennedy doesn't fit in with them.

[Dargil]

I'm purely independent. Trump is out. Hopefully, he'll be in prison by then.

independent? Really?

Biden is out. Hopefully, he'll be in Delaware or the ground by then.
The Dems will run Michelle. I would prefer Oprah to her. They will cancel RFK Jr.
DeSantis may run. Ramaswamy IS running. He says good things.
I would prefer Trump retire gracefully and let the Fake News Media believe he will run and spend their TDS flaming him until it's too late.

[LiamJHayden]

No one I really like could win, but I think the major parties would do the nation a great service if they'd at least consider candidates who do well in hostile territory. People like Kentucky Democrat Andy Beshear and Vermont Republican Phil Scott hold the governor seat in states where the opposition basically outnumbers them 2-1 or more. How? By working with everyone.

[Cubus]

Scott won election, because he's liberal. He's as far to the left as you can be for a Republican.

And Beshear won election because the incumbant Republican governor was extremely unpopular, plus he is a son of former Kentucky governor, so he has the name recognition.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Have to at least wait til see who are all available to make a informed choice, but right now I think this country needs someone like Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis is young, smart and won't allow himself to be bully with the BS society is trying to push.

[lightbulb27]

Honestly someone that does what trump says, not so sure trump can do it though without so pissing off the other side they shut him down. so...

Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard

reality is though... were screwed...

[Peter_Penetrator]

Asa Hutchinson. Being I live in Arkansas, I am a bit partial. He did not veto our stand your ground law; besides that, he did a great job in our state. I like Trump, but his mouth has ruined the Republican Party.

[jjj101010]

I’m not from the US but it doesn’t seem good to have a guy who is 82 going for another 4 years. Maybe there should be an upper age limit as they already have a lower one. I’d say maybe, u can’t start your any term after the age of 70. So if u get in at 69 u get 4 years but no second term

[jjj101010]

That’s for either party by the way.

[Jay3344]

Good idea…agreed.

[jshm2]

To be fair I'm hoping for a Yellowstone eruption by 2024 and the USA being a bad distant memory. But until then, I suppose the Republicans can continue to make it hell on earth.

[andreasderjuengere]

An obese single mother transgender homosexual former high school drop-out and cheerleader with a criminal record for prostitution.

Preferably, with a Muslim family background.

[Cubus]

Republicans: DeSantis. Hayley or Tim Scott would also be ok. Just not Trump - he's too polarizing for independents.

Democrats: I don't agree with his issues, but Mark Kelly would be a decent candidate for Dems.

[DryGermanGuy]

DEM: Antony Blinken, John Kirby, Mark Kelly

GOP: Liz Cheney

[Ptrmbrs88]

"I'm purely independent."

"Trump is out. Hopefully, he'll be in prison by then."

I have my doubts about you being "independent". Anyway, my choice for president is Ronald McDonald.

[Jay3344]

Second comment to say that…just because someone thinks Trump should be imprisoned for crimes their affiliation a political party are questioned? I don’t get these questionable party loyalty inferences based on doubting a candidate from another political party. It’s strange to me for people to be so bold in concluding things off of limited knowledge of a person. What’s the reasoning? Hunches?

[Ptrmbrs88]

@Jay3344 Imprisoned for what? Some petty little accounting mistake? Meanwhile, the war criminals in Washington are living happy and free. This whole thing is all about politics, not justice.

[Jay3344]

I agree that there is plenty of blame to go around but come on…he’s had fall guys all around him going to prison because of his dealings…he’s breached the emoluments clause, used US weapons as bargaining chips in Ukraine for aid against political Allie’s…the phone call to “find” 11,000 votes in Georgia with another elected official. Read the charges brought against him for Jan 6. He had a political rally to stop the transfer of power to another president. The charges are just waiting to be taken up and actually brought against him…I mean why are you asking a guy on GaG this…it’s been well documented for history. Books, magazines, television. Internet. Primary sources etc. You’re claiming ignorance and shifting blame. The issue is about Trump and what he has done. As President of course a brighter light will be shone on someone and they must be able to stand up to scrutiny. No bias just his actions speak for themselves.

[Jay3344]

And yes he used political funds to pay off a porn star he had sex with and the state of New York is taking that one up…but to think Trump is innocent in anyway is ludicrous. He’s a terrible business man who took advantage of a subset of Americans who were tired of the norm or afraid that a woman would be in power. Probably a lot had to do with the political attacks on Hilary prior to her run for office in 2016 and before. So Trump got put into office and basically ran off the coat tails of Obamas whitehouse for a while and then led America head first into a global pandemic that could have been prepared for if he’d not had departments with no heads, and actually taken it seriously in the beginning before mass infection had spread. What a joke…so vote for Ronald McDonald it’s the norm here in America. Throw away a right that people die for

[Jay3344]

Plus all the sexual assault victims that have alleged he raped them. So the list continues

[OfMiceandMen]

The only criteria I would have is... no actors.

[Vegasrunner]

This is a bad question to ask in America. Most Americans can tell you what they don't want very few can provide a solution