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Showing Original Post only (View all)Unfortunate and uncomfortable truths about the next VP choice [View all]
It won't be a woman. We are unfortunately not ready as a country for a two woman ticket. Sucks, but it's just the way it is.
It won't be a person of color. Again because this country just couldn't handle it.
It won't be Josh Shapiro, both because we need a Dem Gov in PA and because he's Jewish and again, this country is NOT ready to vote for both a woman of color and a jewish man.
It won't be anyone from California because that choice wouldn't help win swing states.
It won't be a billionaire or business executive because that would be a slap in the face of the progressive wing.
So. Who does that leave us with?
Roy Cooper, Mark Kelly, J.B. Pritizker, Andy Beshear
Anyone else??
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Mark Kelly! He would make JD Vance look so incredibly unaccomplished and inexperienced.
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#1
I think the primary consideration should be who can best help beat Trump, period. We can worry about 2026 in 2026...
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#86
Because it isn't. We need a white man to make the suburban soccer moms and the
Scrivener7
Jul 2024
#39
Exactly! Who can best help defeat Trump in 3 months should be the first, second, third, and fourth priority. nt
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#88
I don't get it Shapiro is popular in PA a Democrat and the polls said Biden a Democrat
doc03
Jul 2024
#41
Lots of things against Biden unfortunately (look through my posts, I am sad Biden got out)
Claustrum
Jul 2024
#61
Takes the wind out of Trump trying to look like a hero because of his ear boo-boo, though. nt
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#83
Interesting point but I think the hate mongers would highlight it without fail and it would become an issue
DFab420
Jul 2024
#50
Seems like Manchin is their man, which is why the Dems seem to be coalescing around the VP.
DFab420
Jul 2024
#46
IMHO, the best person to help beat Trump should be the primary consideration. We can worry about 2026 in 2026. nt
still-prayin4rain
Jul 2024
#85
Not being negative? Just trying to separate the actual choices from the dream tickets
DFab420
Jul 2024
#59
Obama did the math. He realized he needed to choose a nice white man for his VP so as not to freak
Scrivener7
Jul 2024
#60
What about General Milley? Yes, he does have some issues but most of them were already aired. And I think he can bring
Wonder Why
Jul 2024
#91
As far as name combos go - Harris Cooper and Harris Kelly sound best. Easy to spell. lol
ecstatic
Jul 2024
#95