One thing's for sure — the DNC needs to lock in!

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"He's very smart and is always prepared to answer tough questions thrown at him. Unfortunately, America is not ready for a female president yet. I think after three or four more elections."

—Anonymous, 51, Female, Democrat, Georgia

—Anonymous, 66, Male, Democrat, Wisconsin

—Anonymous, 33, Female, Progressive, Chicago, Illinois

—Anonymous, 33, Female, Democrat, California

"He's got all the right stuff to lead calmly and patiently. A former Navy pilot, space shuttle commander, and the son of two police officers. He's a centrist who I think would be able to draw people from a little bit to the left and a little bit to the right. Extremists on both sides would not want him, but people on the far edges really do not represent the views and values of the mainstream of the American people. I think we need someone who falls in the middle right now to settle this country down and to restore our democracy."

—Anonymous, 68, Male, Democrat, Mojave Desert, California

—Anonymous, 18, Male, Democrat, Chicago, Illinois

"His southern charm could appeal to conservative voters. The point is, he wants what's best for our country and is genuine. Seriously, I'd go door to door for this guy. "

"This entire circus happened because we elected a Black person for the executive office. I would suggest that we stick to the pasty dudes for now, just until we can reintroduce decency back into the larger population."

—Anonymous, 59, Female, Democrat, Illinois

—Anonymous, 44, Female, Democrat, Tennessee

—Anonymous, 40, Democrat, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

—Anonymous, 41, Female, Democrat, Oregon

—Anonymous, 27, Male, Moderate, Washington

—Anonymous, 36, Male, Democrat, Virginia

—Anonymous, 56, Female, independent, Ohio

"Look at us in NYC. We beat a fucking Cuomo in NYC with a Democratic Socialist candidate who is Muslim and was not born in the US. It can be done. This shit pisses me off because you're basically saying you're willing to do the same shit we've been doing on the off chance it somehow works this time. If we do not demand an anti-ICE, anti-genocide, pro-queer, and intersectional candidate, we will NEVER ESCAPE THIS. We have the power to demand better."

—Anonymous, 58, Female, Independent, Virginia

"Do you want to know why Black, Latino, and young people don't vote in the same numbers as white people? It's cause y'all are always trying to appeal to the GOP. Either way, we lose."

—Anonymous, 25, Female, Leftist, Georgia

"If people could overlook everything he did and said because he had some things they liked, we have to overlook shortcomings. Whoever is nominated can't possibly be as bad. It is impossible to find a unicorn candidate. I know that the 'lesser of two evils' is awful. But people are being kept in concentration camps, separated from families. People are dying. And this is just the start. If we actually have an election and an opportunity to vote, we need to get behind someone as a group, united. We've seen what happens if we don't.I know. We deserve better. We deserve multiple good options. But that just isn't where we are right now. Please. Hilary wasn't perfect, and Kamala wasn't perfect. But there is no perfect candidate. And we have to make the best of what we have."

—Anonymous, 60, Female, Independent, Michigan

—Anonymous, 41, Female, Politically agnostic, Arkansas

—Anonymous, 71, Female, Democrat, Mississippi 

—Anonymous, 34, Female, Apolitical (usually), Democrat (currently), Michigan

—Anonymous, 33, Female, Independent, Illinois

"I'm rooting for Pete Buttigieg or Gavin Newsom."

"I mean, the proof is in the pudding. Right now, more than ever, it's more important to choose a Democrat who can beat a MAGA candidate. If Kamala were a man, we'd have a Democrat president right now. We need someone who is going to appeal to independents and maybe win over some moderate Republicans who aren't MAGA fans. Our democracy depends on it, and that's the bottom line."

—Anonymous, 64, Female, Democrat, Kansas

"For that reason, Gavin Newsom for president, and either Raphael Warnock or Mark Kelly for vice president. I love AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Kamala Harris, and Elissa Slotkin. However, since they are all women, and mostly non-white women, we can't take any chances. I do see all of them in various high-level roles in the 2028 admin, and I hope to someday refer to any of them as Madame President."

—Anonymous, 48, Woman, Democrat, Georgia

—Anonymous, 31, Female, Democrat, Cleveland, Ohio

"I SO HATE that I'm saying this! I loved and voted for Harris, and I ADORE AOC — I live in her district and am always very proud to vote for her. I don't trust that, after Trump, Americans will elect ANY woman at all, ESPECIALLY not a woman of color. And from what I've seen, 'owning the libs' is still a valid reason to always vote Republican unless there's another 'powerful white guy' candidate. We need to get Trump's minions out of government BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY! As Trump himself was so fond of saying, WE NEED TO DRAIN THE SWAMP. And that means running a Democrat that can win, even if he's not perfect or my ideal!"

"Next round, hopefully we can get a woman of color who deserves it (like AOC) in. I'm so sad that I even just said that, and I really, truly wish it wasn't the case. Our country has regressed so much with this administration. It's scary."