Why not the All-American Astronaut Senator who is married to a former Congresswoman?

[NightWatcher]

I get that Pennsylvania has 19 EV's to Arizona's 11, but do we want a VP who is pro-school voucher and carries baggage regarding the Israel/Gaza situation? Shapiro will draw protests from hardline Progressives.

Gabby Giffords, a great Congresswoman whose service was cut short by an attempted assassins bullets now spends her time advocating against gun violence.

I see nothing but positives with a Harris/ Kelly ticket.

He's an American hero Astronaut and that is so easy to sell without any effort. Plus he's a fire brand who will smoke Vance like a brisket.

Once again, my pitch, an Astronaut.

Plus if something happens to him, there's a spare.

[Srkdqltr]

1. I don't see a downside to him at all. Besides it will be a threebee. Mike his twin and Gabby. what a powerhouse.

Unless, of course he doesn't want to. Not everyone wants that sort of hassle.

[Music Man]

23. We can double our productivity by putting Scott Kelly on the trail and convincing people it's Mark!

It'll be like a sequel to "Dave."

[hauckeye]

2. He would be a great choice!

[emulatorloo]

3. 'Carries baggage'. Hate to break it to you, self-described "Hard Progressives" aren't voting Democratic

They keep moving the goalposts to come up with different ‘reasons’ to misrepresent and smear Democrats in order to excuse voting third party/allowing Trump to win.

They’ll find a way to smear The Astronaut as well.

(he is a great choice, but unreliable self-described “Hard Progressives” really don't figure in.)

[AZSkiffyGeek]

6. Oh, they were calling him a DINO who didn't support Biden's couple days ago...

[Peregrine Took]

8. I'm a progressive Democrat and he is my choice, too.

I, also, voted for Hillary and Biden.

[emulatorloo]

16. I distinguish between progressives and "Hard Progressives" I am a Progressive as well.

I am thinking about someone like Briahna Joy Gray etc when I hear the term “Hard Progressive.” influencers like her tear down Democrats constantly. They’ll do the same Harris and to any VP CANDIDATE she chooses.

Joy Gray voted Stein, not Hillary. She shat on Biden constantly. She’s already posting anti-Harris stuff.

I’m clearly not talking about you or any other DU progressive.

[choie]

11. What?

That's bullshit.

[emulatorloo]

18. Not really. We already know self-described 'progressive influencers' like Briahna Joy Gray

will not vote for a Democratic candidate. Instead they will smear them and lie about them.

[bdamomma]

4. He would be

a great asset, for some sort of gun control too.

[Bundbuster]

5. Agree on all points

[hlthe2b]

20. I will forever be in awe of BOTH of them. Some constituency will not like any given candidate, but they are SUPER

in my book. To the day I take my last breath, I will never understand how anyone could want to shoot/kill Gabby Giffords. sighh...

That said, it boils down to the person that Harris feels most comfortable working with in all circumstances.


(still I get great glee at the thought both would be so adjacent to the White House and Gabby would be able to influence gun policy at the highest levels)...

[Gaytano70]

27. Two heros

[BComplex]

7. Kelly is a great guy. He'd be a great VP, but not the ONLY great VP. And we REALLY need him in the Senate.

We cannot afford to lose any senate seats if President Harris is going to get her legislation passed, and get the supreme court cleaned of its rotten republican appointees.

[NightWatcher]

9. We wouldn't lose the seat. He would be replaced by a Dem

Who would complete the full term.

[former9thward]

25. No.

Just two years. Then a special election.

[Kid Berwyn]

10. Mark Kelly is a great Democrat and would make an excellent Veep.

Most importantly: Mark Kelly would also make an outstanding President.

Most everyone I grew up with has expressed a wish to be an astronaut, so I think Sen. Kelly would attract both men and women to support the Democratic ticket.

[CoopersDad]

12. Quite qualified, and good balance to the ticket.

If he's selected, I'll be happy.

[cpamomfromtexas]

13. Yes! Dream team material

[lizardkingjr]

14. There are a couple of things that go against him

1. He doesn't have elected executive office experience.

2. He's not a dynamic public speaker.

Other than that, he's fine.

[BannonsLiver]

21. ...

1. Who cares.

2. In your view.

[still-prayin4rain]

15. He's my top pick, too! Seat safe until at least 2026. nt

[Funtatlaguy]

17. Kelly is my first choice...then Walz or Cooper.

[Alwayshopefull]

19. Alwayshopefull

I totally agree. The Dem governor can chose a Dem senator that will serve out Kelly’s term.

[former9thward]

26. No.

Two years. Then an election.

[Autumn]

22. All American? Everyone that has been mentioned is all American. nt

[TomSlick]

24. The VP choice makes for fun speculation but it's VP Harris' call.

She needs someone with whom she feels comfortable as a partner, in the campaign and in governing. That's a very personal decision that may come down to personal chemistry.

I trust VP Harris to make the call.