Is a Newsom - Pritzker ticket possible?

[orangecrush]

Asking for millions of oppressed Americans.

[SheltieLover]

1. I'd rather see a Pritzker - Walz ticket.

[UTUSN]

11. PRITZKER-NEWSOM for me.

[Prairie Gates]

23. Walz is damaged goods...you don't get a second chance at Veep

He only was on the ticket because nobody else would take it, knowing it was doomed. Before Walz was selected there was a lot of talk about Shapiro in the Veepstakes. No way Shapiro was going to get on that sinking ship.

I know it's unpopular to say here, but Harris' campaign was doomed from go, and anybody with political sense knew it.

[Fiendish Thingy]

2. No Thank You

Dems can do better.

Inspiring speeches and epic trolling aren’t enough.

[orangecrush]

9. Beats hell out of

Strongly worded letters.

[Fiendish Thingy]

10. Indeed, I welcome their aggressive push back and resistance against Trump

But that alone is not enough to garner my support for the primaries.

[questionseverything]

27. Do you vote in America? You are Canadian right?

[Fiendish Thingy]

44. Dual citizen

Californian by birth, Canadian by choice.

[questionseverything]

45. So you vote in both countries?

Pay taxes in both?

Just curious

[Fiendish Thingy]

46. Yes I can vote in both and Yes I must file taxes for both countries

But my US taxes are significantly reduced because I reside in Canada, so they have first priority on taxing my income, even though most of it comes from US pensions, SS and other US retirement sources.

There’s a tax treaty that prevents double taxation (mostly).

[themaguffin]

14. They are governing too you know. They have to deal with this directly in their states.

[quaint]

15. How about successfully running a large state?

[Fiendish Thingy]

18. With supermajorities in both legislative chambers?

Not that impressive.

Now Whitmer, in Michigan, did more in one year with a single seat majority than either Newsom or Pritzker have done their entire terms.

That is impressive

[yellow dahlia]

26. Agreed.

I elaborated a bit in an earlier reply.

[Raven123]

34. Not sure that ticket would be my favorite, but I disagree with your point.

Theses governors are on the frontlines against Trump and fighting like heck. Their rhetorical skills are a necessary asset to win the Presidency. I would gladly vote for either, but I am not sure of the combination on a ticket.

[tritsofme]

3. Nah, too big of personalities for either to take the #2 slot.

[Prairie Gates]

22. Agreed

[Starbeach]

4. Never say never

I'm not prepared to eliminate any fighting ticket that may emerge. Two white men and all......I know. But the times are volatile and the future unseen.

[rso]

5. Newsom

I’d prefer Newsom-Beshear

[crimycarny]

33. I really like Beshear

He's low-key but also smart and obviously can appeal to red voters since he's managed to win the Governorship in a very red state.

I wasn't a fan of Gavin for President previously, as I felt he would be too "radical" for Republicans. But I've changed my mind after seeing how he is successfully fighting back more effectively than any other Democratic leader. Unfortunately, our political landscape has devolved into performance art, and Gavin is demonstrating that he can navigate it in today's world.

Beshear would help offset Gavin's sort of lightning rod effect, for lack of a better word. He's smart, he's low-key (doesn't get riled up), and he's been an effective Governor. He would also be ok with being the "second hand man", and I feel could step into the Presidency when his time as VP is done.

[MichMan]

6. Newsom-Crockett

[quaint]

16. If only we could.

[yellow dahlia]

29. They have skill sets...but...to win requires more.

Being feisty and quick witted grabs our attention. And we relish in the trolling. That is an effective lane...but. The ability to win requires a variety of skills and other facets.

The way to eliminate the cheating is to have a clear mandate. A candidate where they can attach excuses give them an out. For example - Harris lost because of racism, or misogyny, or her association with Biden, or_______(fill in the blank). The excuses are a smoke screen so they can cheat.

No baggage. No excuses.

[milestogo]

7. I'd rather see Pritzker-Newsom.

[newdeal2]

8. Doubtful to have two governors

Primary rivals sometimes join together on the same ticket: Obama-Biden and Biden-Harris. But those were more for strategic reasons.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

35. What about 2 Senators? Obama and Biden ring a bell?

Critics said that wouldn't work either. And look what happened!

[newdeal2]

39. I gave that example too

But my memory is that Obama looked for someone more senior to complement his youth.

These two governors are pretty similar in policy and demographics so I would think they would pick a different type of VP.

[CTyankee]

12. that's fine! Why is anybody upset?

[obamanut2012]

13. I like Gavin a huge amount

Glad he's my Gov, but flip the ticket.

[quaint]

17. Pritzker is a billionaire, Newsom a millionaire, both born in Northern California

I could go for Walz-Newsom.

[obamanut2012]

20. Both were born in the Bay Area, not Norcal*, but JB moved when he was a little boy

He is not a Californian.

I prefer Gavin as Veep.

*People in Sac will lol if you say either are from Norcal.

[quaint]

41. I would not use the term Norcal.

[EnergizedLib]

19. They'd get my vote

But I question if they’d get to 270.

[Prairie Gates]

21. Love Pritzker, but he's not going to agree to be second fiddle

No chance.

[maxsolomon]

24. Anything is possible

Biden-Sanders is possible. Unlikely, but possible.

[awesomerwb1]

40. lol lol

[yellow dahlia]

25. I am concerned that people are inclined to focus on 2028, rather than

putting their energies toward securing our Democracy...right now.

The media is directing the attention of the Democratic masses by amplifying certain voices. Newsom is doing a great job of trolling right now...but that is one of his skill sets...it does not mean he is the best candidate for 2028. He has some baggage.

Pritzger is smart and a fighter. He may be a good candidate. The Democratic party has a lot of fight and resistance it needs to do, right now. I am glad he is not focusing on a candidacy for 2028....for now.

There is someone the media doesn't amplify who (IMHO) deserves more attention. Chris Murphy is a great communicator and well rounded and smart. He has been emphasizing that we need to save our Democracy....right now.

Let's not let the media choose our candidates for us.

[Wanderlust988]

28. Beshear would put Kentucky in play

It would definitely be a battleground for a single election as he's so popular here.

[TommyT139]

30. JB, with Gavin's social media genius

...I forget her name, but she's golden.

Gavin Newsom has very publicly taken a position that he won't be able to gracefully come back from, which is a deal breaker for millions of us hoping for some science-backed sanity and compassion.

If he was on the ticket, of course he gets my vote, but not before then.

I do think that if he becomes a candidate, Kimberly Guilfoyle will start getting a lot more air time, whatever she decides to fill it with.

[tinrobot]

31. Newsom/Whitmer, Newsom/Shapiro, Newsom/Beshear

Whomever Newsom picks will be from a swing state.

Same for Pritzker if he gets the nom.

[Ritabert]

32. Pritzker/Duckworth or Pritzker/Murray

[Jilly_in_VA]

37. Can't have Pritzker/Duckworth

They're both from Illinois. Won't work. Gotta balance the ticket somehow. What about Pritzker/Kelly?

[Ritabert]

38. You're right. I forgot they're both from Illinois.

I like Pritzker/Kelly.

[maxsolomon]

42. As a WA Resident who's voted for Patty Murray her entire career,

No. Murray utterly lacks Charisma. She's also 74.

[Ritabert]

43. OK. I was just impressed by her lately fighting Trump.

[Blue Full Moon]

36. Let's see about the midterms first

[valleyrogue]

47. No. Newsom is unelectable. n/t

[orangecrush]

48. Yeah I said that about Trump