Abercrombie 2020?

Far-fetched? Some may say. But, Neil 2020 is looking closer and closer like a reality.

If he runs, he would have a pretty good chance I believe. We should remember the last Democratic President came from Hawaii (Obama) who was very popular also; so the state has a history of producing good candidates. He is a strong progressive and is known for voting against the Iraq War and legalized same sex marriage in his state. This puts him at an advantage over other candidates, who might not have as strong accomplishments.

While some have pointed out David Ige defeated Abercrombie in a primary landslide, we should take into account 2014 was a Republican wave year, and Ige is more conservative than Abercrombie. As Hawaii is basically a one party state this means many Republicans crossover vote in the Democratic primary, and it’s off their backs that David Ige, a DINO was elected. This should be seen as a fluke, and since the Overton window has shifted mostly to the left since then especially, among the Democratic primary base Abercrombie would have today an advantage. And in the land of obama which has produced strong Progressives like Tulsi Gabbard and Mazie Hirono, they will come home to their former governor. There’s also the age issue some people might bring up; Abercrombie who will be 82 when sworn in is only a couple years older than frontrunners Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.

Iowan voters especially I think will favor Abercrombie since he fits right into the mold of Obama and John Kerry, I think Abercrombie even might be seen as an FDR-type figure among Democrats. If he runs which I think he will he will get my 100% support.

I want a progressive president with proven accomplishments.

I want somebody who’s an insider and an outsider at the same time.

I want somebody who’s experienced but not afraid to fight.

That’s why I support Neil Abercrombie.

We now get to the question of a running mate. I think Nick Rahall would be a great running mate as he could reverse swings in ancestrally D areas and appeal to moderates. With Rahall on the ticket Abercrombie would have a lock on the Midwest and West Virginia.

Another option would be Roland Burris – as Obama’s successor in the Senate he’d naturally appeal to and win the Obama coalition. Plus, it adds diversity to the ticket and would drive up African American turnout.

Tony Knowles would provide geographical balance (one nominee from Hawaii and the other from Alaska). Since a Hawaiian (Barack Obama) and Alaskan (Sarah Palin) together received 100% of the electoral votes in the 2008 election, this ticket would be all but guaranteed to win.