• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    I’m in her district. This has given me a possibly-crazy idea. What if I registered to run against her? Hear me out.

    I don’t think that I could win. She’s been in the game for so long, I have no illusions. But, registering and announcing a campaign to challenge her might result in some national publication contacting me for a quote. I might be able to get a line in said publication and get people talking about it.

    “Nancy Pelosi should get out of the way of younger generations and let those who came after her have a seat at the table.”

    I’d appreciate feedback on the value of doing something like this. Also, the likelihood that it would have the desired outcome. Also, thoughts on how this might be done.

    I’ve been kicking this idea around since this morning when I first saw this. I’m increasingly thinking that it sounds like a good idea. Thoughts?

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      I think the local DNC would have to “allow” it. Otherwise you’d run as something-other-than-Democratic.

      But all it would cost you is time, and maybe a small filling fee to find out.

      I say, go for it! It would at least shake up the geriatric incumbents a bit.

      • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
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        The local DNC could potentially work against you but they can’t stop you from running in the primary as long as you meet the requirements.

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          Awesome, that’s good to know! I just assumed they picked if there would be competition due to how some Republicans threatened to “primary” incumbents that didn’t fall in line.

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      Do it! As one of the most notable Democrats alive it’d be a near impossible task to unseat her, but maybe you get 20% of the vote and that’s not a terrible result. After that maybe someone more notable like a Mayor or state rep would run and maybe win. Shoot your shot!

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      Running in such a prominent campaign would probably make your life suck. Pelosi’s seasoned team would probably go through your entire life with a fine-toothed comb and spin anything remotely negative about you to make it seem like you were a serial killer. The Republicans, meanwhile, might throw money into supporting you without caring if you wanted their “help” just to make Pelosi’s life hell.

      There are probably already real challengers who actually want the job who you could support instead. If you donated to them and volunteered for them, they might make enough noise to at least get some headlines. And, you wouldn’t have to stick your own neck out.

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        Apparently, I had. The first two links on a search had already been visited. That’s discouraging. Thanks!

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        He had a good platform too; a true leftist planning for the future of AI, UBI, etc. She just straight out refused to debate him. Then she ran a smear PR campaign on him just to be sure

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      “Nancy Pelosi should get out of the way of younger generations and let those who came after her have a seat at the table.”

      Don’t stop with her. Make your platform about Glitch McConnell, Dianne “The Wraith” Feinstein, Chuck “Touch” Grassley, and every other member of Congress who can’t even claim to be a boomer because they were born before the end of WW2. Their generation built the America we have now; how’s it working out for y’all?

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      Here’s what you do, announce that you’re running, say your peace, and when you’re surfing that publicity wave, announce that you’re running for governor of California. No flaw!

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      I wish you would. Get your friends to do it too… “Nancy Pelosi Faces a Dozen Primary Challengers” might draw some more attention.