Intense and Unlikely Democratic Primary Hypothetical in 2016

[sentinel]

Any other shadowy powerhouse dark horses we can throw on here?

[daveosupremo]

I think Jerry Brown and Russ Feingold fit on this list as well. Not because they are likely to run, but because they are older, incredibly experienced, fundraising powerhouses with broad appeal.

[sentinel]

I think Jerry Brown and Russ Feingold fit as well. I feel like a Elizabeth Warren (or newcomer) could also make a splash in this scenario.

[daveosupremo]

For what it's worth, if Jerry Brown and Feingold were added, I would switch my vote from Gore to Brown as the most likely nominee of the group.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Kerry is not legally permitted to run for President unless he resigns as Secretary of State first.

["'Oeps!' De blunders van Rick Perry Indicted"]

Gore could have beat Clinton (and Obama) in 2008 but not now. None of the others - or Brown or Feingold - would stand a chance this time.

[IceSpear]

Gore could have beat Clinton (and Obama) in 2008 but not now. None of the others - or Brown or Feingold - would stand a chance this time.

Yeah, I don't understand the Gore speculation. He had both 2004 AND 2008 to have a real shot at the nomination, and he declined. His time is over.

[daveosupremo]

Gore could have beat Clinton (and Obama) in 2008 but not now. None of the others - or Brown or Feingold - would stand a chance this time.

Yeah, I don't understand the Gore speculation. He had both 2004 AND 2008 to have a real shot at the nomination, and he declined. His time is over.

I agree for the most part, but to play devils advocate he did make roughly 200 million dollars between 2000 and 2008. That, plus being the face of the climate change movement in the United States very well could have influenced his decision not to run in 2004 and 2008. He's got a lot less going on now, so it's a possibility, though a very remote one.
He is more likely to run than either Kerry or Nader.

[Orser67]

This would be a lot of fun:

Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden
John Kerry
Al Gore (in Bulworth mode)
Nancy Pelosi
Elizabeth Warren
Michelle Obama
Julian Castro
Andrew Cuomo
Cory Booker
Joe Kennedy III
Jason Carter (after becoming Governor of Georgia in 2014)

[BaconBacon96]

I'll be making a map of this shortly.

[BaconBacon96]

Fmr. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Fmr. Vice President Al Gore
California Governor Jerry Brown
Fmr. Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold
Vice President Joe Biden
Secretary of State John Kerry

Hillary Clinton wins the majority of primaries and thus the nomination, but she loses Iowa to Al Gore due to him organizing enough of his supporters to beat her. Gore also takes his home state of Tennessee and the state of Oklahoma because he is perceived as the most moderate candidate. Jerry Brown takes most of the Mountain West where Clinton isn't particularly popular, Russ Feingold wins his home state of Wisconsin, neighboring Minnesota and the progressive states of Washington and Vermont. To round off, John Kerry and Joe Biden win their home states of Massachusetts and Delaware, respectively.

[7,052,770]

Hillary would win, but it would be a great primary to watch. Hopefully it wouldn't get too ugly or hurt her in the general.

[Mister Mets]

Clinton's the heavy favorite and would likely be favored to win every state. The worst scenario for her in a primary might be a race with Al Gore and Cory Booker, as that combination could cut into her support, allowing an opening for someone else to be competitive.

[Stranger in a strange land]

You guys know that Ralph Nader (1) Isn't a Democrat and (2) Will be 82 on Election Day 2016, right?