Despite what the media says, the reality remains that the Democrats are in really bad shape. Trump breaking the blue wall has left them a coastal elitist party with all of their support being focused in major cities and no where else. Huge changes are needed for them to regain their old glory. Here is a look at who they might run against President Trump in 2020.

The Too Old Favorites:

These candidates are the current favorites, but both are unlikely to run to due them being 78 and 79 years old come November 2020.

Joe Biden

As much as I dislike both of them, you have to respect the bro moment.

Former U.S. Vice President, Former Delaware Senator

Uncle Joe may have missed his best chance to run in 2016, but if he decides to run at age 78 in 2020, he may be the one Democrat who can give Trump trouble as he is one of the only Democrats left in the entire party that middle America might be able to identify with while also having the support of Obama fanatics and the coastal elite types. His $100 a ticket book tour to end 2017 does not necessarily help this cause though.

Bernie Sanders

Vermont Senator

While Bernie is extremely popular among his base and is generally well liked, he will be pushing 80 come 2020. The goal is be a two term president and will we really want a president who is over 85 years old for most of his potential second term. Age aside Bernie Sanders is a socialist (in my opinion a Communist) and the conservative leaning Generation Z that will become of voting age in 2020 and 2024 overwhelmingly rejects socialism, as does every other generation besides Millennials (as a Millennial, please accept my apologies). Seeing as how he is the Democrats’ only candidate with more than a fringe support base, it very possible the DNC will be feeling the Bern come 2020.

The Progressive Darlings:

These are the favorites of the far left and progressives that do not poll well nationally.

Elizabeth Warren

Massachusetts Senator

Senator Pocahontas was once a Democrat favorite future presidential candidate just a few years back. A combination of the rising conservative movement and increasing hypocrisy behind her Wall Street speeches coming to the public eye have dampened that notion. She remains a favorite of the progressives and currently polls in third place on theoretical primary polls. Warren will have to worry about her 2018 reelection campaign first, with a strong opponent in Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai waiting to challenge her (see: 2018 MAGA Candidates).

Kamala Harris

California Senator

Kamala Harris is an ultra progressive first term Senator from California. While she is one of the top dogs among progressives, she is not popular among the party. Currently polling in 5th at 6% in primary polls. She may be a future presidential candidate as Democrats shift further and further to the left in the coming years, but as of now she is too inexperienced and unpopular to be considered a major threat in 2020.

Cory Booker

Note the Obama speech thumb

New Jersey Senator

Senator Booker has already expressed public interest in running in 2020. The former Newark Mayor is a lot like the previously mentioned Senator Warren where his progressiveness is tarnished by his establishment ties and backing. He may be one of the top candidates fighting for the 2020 nomination, but so far he does not seem to have the support necessary to win either the primary or general election. Booker is definitely a name to keep an eye on though, especially if Bernie and Biden choose not to run.

The Non Politicians:

These are the guys who want to pull a Trump.

Mark Zuckerberg

Zuckerbot wants to know, what is human?

Billionaire, Creator of Facebook

This is frightening. Zuckerberg continues to insist he is not running despite doing everything he can to indicate he is running. The progressive Zuck has a God complex and is one of the biggest technocrats there is, it is scary to think of him as president. Luckily for America and the world he currently is polling at a distant 4th place with 7% in Democrat primary polls including him.

Dwayne Johnson

Actor, Entrepreneur, Former Pro Wrestler

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is rumored to be a conservative and probably would run as a Republican or Independent. Come 2020 the Democrats may be desperate enough to try to recruit The Rock, who has mentioned wanting to run for president several times in the past year. If he was to play ball with the Democrats and sell out his rumored conservative views, he could be very dangerous. Aside from being a household name and a good looking guy, he has the half black thing going for him that should not be a factor, but due to the “Oppression Olympics” of Democratic party is a huge factor. He could very well be Obama on steroids both literally and figuratively.

There For The Show:

These are candidates who will be considered major candidates, but really have no shot.

John Delaney

U.S. House Representative from Maryland’s 6th District

John Delaney is the first major Democrat to announce a 2020 run. The sanctuary city advocate has some popular (among liberals) policy ideas and may be moderate enough to appeal to a wider base. That being said, he has no chance. Delaney will likely make the debates and drop out of the race soon after.

Martin O’Malley

Former Governor of Maryland

O’Malley was the third wheel to Bernie and Hillary in the 2016 Democratic Party Primary debates. He obviously polls well in Maryland and did earn over 110,000 votes during those primaries. O’Malley is not a moderate, but like Delaney may be moderate enough to appeal to the less far left. He still has no chance against the more progressive and well known of the competition. He may very well make it far into the debates and caucuses, but will ultimately drop out of the race due to lack of support.

The Dark Horse:

The candidate they should choose, but will not.

Tulsi Gabbard

U.S. House Representative from Hawaii’s 2nd District

Tulsi Gabbard is the candidate the Democrats should choose. Her credentials are untouchable, aside from being a now third term (fourth by 2020) Representative, she is a combat veteran. While she is too progressive in most categories to earn the support of most conservatives, her libertarian views on foreign policy and constitutional rights would garner some intrigue from those on the right. If she was running against a traditional NeoCon and not Trump or a constitutional conservative type, I would vote for her. She also meets all of the left’s “Oppression Olympics” requirements, American Samoan, Hindu and a woman. Gabbard could actually use the woman card without everyone hating her like Hillary Clinton. None of this matters though, as a foreign policy anti-interventionist the establishment swamp controlled DNC would never nominate her and thus, they have no shot against Trump in 2020 if no one beyond this list emerges.