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Sandy zell's avatar

YES!!!!!! DO IT.

Stephen Brady's avatar

I think you would make a great candidate! By the way, healthcare should be a no-brainer. We can pick and choose the best of what other industrialized countries have already figured out. We already spend twice what we should…

RiverCoastJane's avatar

I’m stoked! We need NO PEP’s in our party!🎉

Floofie Snapz Back!'s avatar

No PEPs -- PIPs only 100%!!! Go for it, Dean! This country needs you! Wish I lived in your area so I could vote for you.

Jon Notabot's avatar

HELL YES!!! Go Dean! I'll support you in whatever way I can.

Also, this is hitting a nail square on the head:

"To me, it comes to this: We’ve been told since we are children that the “United States is the greatest nation in the world.” Well, it’s long past time for our nation to live up to that hype and treat Americans like this truly is the greatest country. In reality, we are far behind other first world nations in terms of how our government cares for their people."

Tracy L Cooper's avatar

I like the idea. You offer something different.

Don't trust Conway, not keen on another Kennedy & if Mamdani can win, you have a good chance!

KD Stubbs's avatar

that would be amazing for the people!

Anna's avatar

How in the world can any "progressive " NOT stand with Palestine?? Inhumanity is inhumanity--ethnic cleansing is just wrong.

Peace & every good to you as you discern a run for office.

Floofie Snapz Back!'s avatar

"How in the world can any "progressive " NOT stand with Palestine??"

How indeed? That boggled my mind about Kamala Harris -- my family members and I only reluctantly voted for her because we were desperate to stop tRUMP. Which, of course, couldn't be done because Musk hacked the election in so many states that were trending blue, turning them red and cheating a win for that vile bloviating fascist POS stinking up the WH at present. Kamala seemed so good in so many ways, but we were disgusted, appalled and sickened that she would not support Palestinians in Gaza. And then doubly nauseated that she refused to challenge the election results when they were so very clearly unsound.

PinkyLee80569's avatar

Do it!!!! 💙💪

J P's avatar

Go for it Dean!

Terri's avatar

Go for it, Dean!! I would definitely vote for you if I lived in the 12 district in New York. 👏👏💙💙

Jen Champion's avatar

If I lived in NY I would

💯 % 🗳️ for you!

Clare's avatar

Great idea! If I wasn't so old, I would run here in NC. Would gladly support your campaign!

Tori lawson's avatar

So I need to figure this out George Conway is running Jack Schlosberg is running and now you’re thinking of running? point out the different districts that all you guys are running in please. It’s very confusing right now. I know you’re all running in New York. Are you running in different districts? I hope so because boy it would be nice if you were all running a different districts what a great trifecta that would be.

Dean Obeidallah's avatar

Nope we are all in the same 12th district - it's a very crowded race :)

Dawn's avatar

The NY 12th District is blessed to have awesome choices running for Congress. If you were running in my Northern California district, I would definitely vote for you! My west coast prediction is that it will be a close race between you & Conway... Go for it!

Just call me “E”'s avatar

It is going to be very crowded and it looks like Speaker Pelosi is supporting Jack.

Dawn's avatar

Pelosi is on her way out (retiring), but she is trying to make her last influence on the Democratic Party. (Its been a mixed bag in CA politics). Pelosi supporting Jack is pretty old school; maybe even a move to pay back past political favors (my conjecture). The problem with Jack can be seen in his social media posts. I think the NY 12th District needs representation with more life experience and broader appeal than Jack.

Just call me “E”'s avatar

All that might be true. I just wonder how much $ comes with a Pelosi nod.

Just call me “E”'s avatar

I think I sounded a bit snippy here. Those were reasons it could be difficult to run but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.

Marlo's avatar
Feb 8Edited

ALL running for the SAME NY's 12th Congressional District in Manhattan. ☹️

Be nice if they could run in DIFFERENT districts. But you have youth, a likable personality and a good presentation in your favor. Plus you have the support of Glenn Kirschner’s RUTHLESS PATRIOTS! 😉 You will WIN‼️🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Dean Obeidallah's avatar

Yes I need the coveted endorsement of Glenn Kirschner’s RUTHLESS PATRIOTS!

Marlo's avatar

He’s busy watching the Superbowl & drinking a few beers (he knows how to work them off being an ex boxer!) but I’m sure he’ll round everyone up tomorrow! Thank you for your service in advance! 🇺🇸🫡

Tori lawson's avatar

That’s just such a bummer. I hate to see them all running in the same district. I’m not even from New York. My dad was from Brooklyn but boy to see all three of them in New York at the same time would be just a dream come true not running against each other.

Tori lawson's avatar

That’s way too sad!!!

Vanessa Sheridan's avatar

Dean, I wish we could clone you. We need a lot more people like you in government and in the media. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the very best. You are a light in a very dark time for this nation.

Sharon Fiyalka's avatar

I live in the 12th district. Count me in.

Dean Obeidallah's avatar

My first endorsement in the district - thanks Sharon!

Bronxville39!'s avatar

Go for it Dean! You are a great American and highly qualified to run and win NY's 12th Congressional District.

Carol Bahrami's avatar

I didn’t know that much about your background! I’m sure whether or not you decide to run, you’ll always have an audience here…and elsewhere!