Bernie running yet?
I don't think the Democrat Machine allows it.
Joe Biden and Bernie are probably the best chances to take on Trump because of their Rust Belt appeal but they have 3 things working against them.
They are both really white, really male and really old.
Biden will be get hammered by the progressive wing of the party. The Democrat Machine will do whatever it takes to keep Bernie down in the primary despite what the constituents want.
Then you have a motley crew of politicans just below them.
Kirsten Gillibrand - Really bizarre announcement speech. Mirrored more of a Trump Derangement therapy speech while simultaneously trying to appear progressive while she's obviously on the take for DNC donors.
Beto could not even take out Cruz. Trump would have that guy pissing himself in fear on stage.
Who else is out there? I can't even remember.
Big Picture - I think it feels good for Pelosi and co to pursue this shutdown to soothe their fragile egos but it will just be turned against them in a 50 state electoral strategy by Trump in 2020. Really poor leadership and strategy by the Democrats.