If past is prologue (and it often is not), look to 1988 when the Democrats decided to nominate a technocrat to be the anti-Reagan: Michael Dukakis. The Reagan "opposite" -- golden-tongued Mario Cuomo -- opted out.
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Yeah, I wouldn’t bet against charisma or celebrity.
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Fingers crossed for a Mitch Daniels-Yuval Levin ticket.
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I once argued that a backlash to Obama's incompetence will help an experienced Republican lead the field in 2016.
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I'm afraid the days of policy wonks being elected to the Presidency are over, but I hope I'm wrong!
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I'm opening my mind. Intellect - especially a demonstrated passion for learning - is good enough for me. That quality will show through in policy understanding during campaign. I like
@ChrisVanHollen. Also,#ImWithOprah .
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NO MORE CELEBRITIES.
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Welcome to the Post-Politician Era.
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I wouldn't hire a celebrity to do surgery on me, prepare a legal document, or perform any other task that requires specialized knowledge and/or experience. So why would I want to hire one to be my president? Spoiler alert: next hit reality show is going to be "Celebrity Surgeon."
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Sally Yates
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I think the time is ripe for a vigorous defense of boring, out-of-touch politicians.
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Is Biden a boring politician?
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The latter
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Good God. Give us a technocrat! A good old-fashioned "career politician." The country says "NO-Prah."
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Hillary was the technocratic pol. How about a technocratic pol with Oprah's appeal?
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Oh you guys! Looking for a non establishment, non DC, charismatic candidate to appeal to middle America, and yet you’ve got your boxers in a snit over Oprah? She’ll never run, but it’s fun to play “what if.”
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It would be someone who can be steady, strong, unflappabile and who isn’t holding their nose up at half the country (People can tell!) and also not anti-business or unwilling to discuss immigration reform and control.
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Hard to imagine DNC running others against her due to her widespread popularity. Would hate to be the one challenging her in a campaign. If she runs, she’ll likely be the next POTUS.
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Whoever it is, must be well-versed politically and have charisma! Plus someone who won't react to rhetorical wac-a-mole!
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My dream, as a Nixon/Reagan R, is that Dems nominate Oprah or someone like her only to see Trump get beaten in primary ending up with a total mismatch.
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