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RE: https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/116264604166662455

It really seems like Gov. JB Pritzker is running to be the next President of the United States.

Today he introduced the idea of a 'Project 2029', calling for restoring democracy, prosecution of Trump officials who have broken laws, universal healthcare, and an affordable minimum wage.

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@mastodonmigration he's delusional if he thinks he can win. The DNC has already ordained Gavin as Biden and Hillary before. Maaaaaaybe if you squint and pretend South Carolina doesn't exist an AOC could win (she cannot and the DNC not making it clear they will not let her win is a play to save Chuck Schumer in 2028) but there is NO world in which a billionaire catches fire as the left insurgent candidate the DNC will kill with the primary map and cheating anyway.
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@Emerson61

Feel like this is not a done deal. It's interesting when you think about it. An entire generation has grow up without seeing a real down and dirty Democratic primary. The last one was Obama 2008. Since then it has either been an incumbent or a VP selection. It will be twenty years ago in 2028.

The thing about a bruising primary is it surfaces real political talent, hones the messaging, and makes everyone better through practice and repetition. Real primaries win general elections.

Show threadJustSaying2d ago
@mastodonmigration @Emerson61 and it exposes those who just don't have the skill set to win an election BEFORE it's too late
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@ArrestJK @Emerson61

Well said

Edit: Feel like the other big benefit is that they gain experience on the national stage, so that when it comes to the general they have more proficiency.

Show threadFrancisca Sinn2d ago
@mastodonmigration @ArrestJK @Emerson61 I would guess and hope that tough primaries also draw large engagement from the public early, and keep them engaged until the election.
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@fsinn @ArrestJK @Emerson61

Just imagine the debates

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