CNN puts Kamala Harris front runner for 2020

[Andy823]

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/12/politics/2020-rankings-democrats/index.html

"Everywhere you looked on the map last Tuesday night, Democratic voters were backing women -- and oftentimes women of color.

Which brings us to the 2020 Democratic presidential race. And specifically to California Sen. Kamala Harris.

Harris is in her first term as a senator from the country's largest state. When she won in 2016, she made history as the first African-American woman and the first Indian-American woman to represent California in the Senate.
Starting to get a sense for where we're headed here? We've always ranked Harris highly in these rankings -- due to the importance of California within the broader Democratic Party and the number of major donors in the state who would gladly help fund Harris' national ambitions."

[manor321]

1. The media primary has started

And it's not uncommon for the media primary to fail spectacularly once voting starts.

I like Kamala, though.

But I'm going to ignore media stories telling me who the front runners are in my party. We will decide that.

[Andy823]

3. Of course voters will decide

I was not saying otherwise. Things will go back and forth over who is in front, but I thought it was interesting to see her at the top of the list now. I like her, and many of the others. One thing for sure is we will have a well qualified group of candidates to chose from, unlike the republicans have with trump, or if trump doesn't run.

[saidsimplesimon]

4. I agree with you.

After all, the media did a fine job in predicting election winners before the votes were counted. They also covered rumpie 24/7 while promising there was no way he would win. humph

[NurseJackie]

2. Really? Interesting.

Not what I'd have expected.

[vi5]

5. I've seen very few names that give me pause...

....other than Gillibrand, and sometimes Cuomo. Everyone else I see mentioned I would be more than happy to get behind and work for.

One thing I will not do is listen to the media tell me who the front runners are.

[Laffy Kat]

6. Nice. I still like the idea of one of the Castro bros. or Beto for VP.

Either would give us Texas.

[Awsi Dooger]

7. She's been the favorite on Predictit for months and months

Mild plurality favorite trading in the 18-20 cent range, so basically 4/1 odds

https://www.predictit.org/legacy/Market/3633/Who-will-win-the-2020-Democratic-presidential-nomination

[Jarqui]

8. Interesting first pass

Joe & Bernie are two I sincerely like but I hope new and younger candidates emerge on top.

[byronius]

9. I can dig that.

Love Kamala.

[Turin_C3PO]

10. She definitely is qualified.

I’d back her, yes indeed.

[Bleacher Creature]

11. It's Chris Cilliza.

He may ultimately be right in terms of the outcome, but it's a sure thing that his "analysis" is worthless.

[comradebillyboy]

13. Chris Cilliza, the shallowest mind on TV.

OTOH I do love Kamala and would be happy to support her.

[Bleacher Creature]

15. My sentiments exactly!

I go back and forth between Harris and Klobuchar, but both are fantastic (as are most of the other potential choices).

[TheBlackAdder]

12. You know what that means? Trump will start name-calling & attacking her starting today or tomorrow.

[TeamPooka]

14. I would love my Senator to become our President. Harris 2020!

[andym]

16. Harris is an excellent candidate

Their top ten seems reasonable.
1) Harris
2) Warren
3) Biden
4) Klobuchar
5) Booker
6) Sanders
7) Castro
8) Bullock
9) Brown
10) O'Rourke

Although the order is debatable. Harris does seem like a good choice for number one.

[SoCalDem]

23. If Trump is the candidate,

The only way for us to win is for Bernie to run jointly with Beto, and to swear to be a one termer.. If he does not have to run for re-election, he could be more effective..and with some experience under his belt, Beto would be ready..It might be a jumpstart to a more purple Texas..

The others on the list are admirable people, but there is no pizzazz factor (except for Warren)

Warren's optimal chance was last time...just as Hillary's optimal chance was 2004

There's a small window of opportunity, and if you miss it, it closes..

Chris Christie decided to wait and his chances evaporated (good thing )

[obamanut2012]

32. lolololololololololololololol

staaaaahp

[SweetieD]

17. Well I hope she is not the candidate.

[Andy823]

18. Just curious

Why don't you want her to be the candidate?

[W_HAMILTON]

29. Personally speaking...

...I think her talents are better suited as senator. I don't see her do very many interviews or put herself in the spotlight that much, which worries me a bit when it comes to a presidential election. She seems downright … private? … compared to other potential candidates like Biden, Booker, Warren, Sanders, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I will wholeheartedly support her if she wins the primary, but right now, she would not be among my top choices in the primary; however, that may change once I see how she responds to the increased spotlight and the debates.

[Awsi Dooger]

33. I agree with that summary

Difficult to evaluate Kamala when she avoids those settings that you describe. I've wondered about that all along.

She may do great when forced to make decisions on the fly, in the heat of a campaign, but I haven't seen evidence.

Kamala should do more interview like this recent one. I thought she started off slow, somehow shocked that Donald Trump is mean, but fared much better in the late going:

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2018/10/03/sen_kamala_harris_to_trump_stop_being_mean.html

[question everything]

19. Agree, because, like Sessions she supported Civil Forfeiture

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029373292

And, like Gillibrand was the first to cast stones at Franken. Of course, once he left the Judiciary Committee, she got the limelight.

[octoberlib]

20. I love Kamala Harris.

[True_Blue]

21. Kamala Harris is my favorite

[SoCalDem]

22. Hmmm, How-bout we DON'T let media choose candidates next time

[Andy823]

25. They won't choose the candidate

We have a lot of "good" candidates to pick from, not like last time when the media made it a Hillary vs Bernie horse race.

[RedSpartan]

24. Love her, but my #1 ticket at this point is Biden/Beto

I would also love Beto/Harris or Harris/Beto. I think any of those three tickets would be very, very tough to beat.

[rurallib]

26. Well that probably a kiss of death to her run.

[libdem4life]

27. I'm on board for Beto for VP...he'll bring not only Texas,

but his personal charm and charisma will contribute significantly to the ticket. Give him national exposure and bring him to DC.

[treestar]

28. What was CNN saying about the frontrunner in

mid-November, 2014?

[Garrett78]

30. As I keep saying, turnout for Harris will be record-breaking if she's our nominee.

Sherrod Brown as VP.

[Buckeyeblue]

31. What about Tom Wolf?

I like that he has been successfully governing PA during 45's reign of terror.

And PA is an important swing state and a great lakes state (Although just barely) that could influence other great lakes states.

Governors seem to fair decently in presidential elections.

He may not be the most charismatic person but after watching him he comes across as intelligent and sincere. I think he has a nice dry sense of humor that will play well in rural America.

And I like that he stands in stark contrast to 45. He looks presidential. He's not afraid to be bald.

I know he just got reelected and the timing is less than ideal. And I don't know if he made any promises not to run for president.

But he seems like an interesting choice.