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former9thward

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39. If you want to take the risk, that is your position.

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 06:11 PM

Jul 2024

That did not work out so well in 2022 when we lost the House and Biden's legislation was stopped for the last half of his term.

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Why I think Mark Kelly will be the V.P. choice. [View all] Cattledog Jul 2024 OP

The only draw back to Kelly as VP is that BlueGreenLady Jul 2024 #1

It won't - replacement will be appointed by Dem governor AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #6

Temporarily. former9thward Jul 2024 #26

In 2026 AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #31

Yes, posters keep saying four years. former9thward Jul 2024 #32

Giving up so quickly? Are you saying we can't win that seat in 2026? Cattledog Jul 2024 #33

If you want to take the risk, that is your position. former9thward Jul 2024 #39

Dem Gov will appoint another Dem to fill out the rest of his term. 2 years. Cattledog Jul 2024 #12

He was re-elected in 2022, so another 4 years OnDoutside Jul 2024 #21

Two years. former9thward Jul 2024 #28

No. It's not worth it. Self Esteem Jul 2024 #36

Katie Hobbs will choose the replacement and they'll OnDoutside Jul 2024 #13

No, 2 years. former9thward Jul 2024 #29

Actually you are correct OnDoutside Jul 2024 #34

Two years--2026 and then again in 2028 pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #47

As happened in Georgia with Warnock. GreenWave Jul 2024 #51

Yes you are correct OnDoutside Jul 2024 #58

Political Thinkers online are suggesting that Kamala's VP needs to BlueGreenLady Jul 2024 #22

It'll probably be a governor BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #25

Shapiro! onecaliberal Jul 2024 #53

That would be a foolish choice. We need the Dem senate seats. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2024 #2

Mark Kelly would be a wonderful VP pick, but we really need him in the Senate at the moment. BComplex Jul 2024 #3

He'll probably be a good pick calguy Jul 2024 #4

Shapiro's the best choice. Xavier Breath Jul 2024 #7

He's my pick because he's such a strong speaker calguy Jul 2024 #17

Agree...just read too that there would be a shift in policy towards Gaza/israel. That to me, that hints she is leaning PortTack Jul 2024 #37

Shapiro brings PA ECV and supports PA Senate race bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #18

I believe the Democratic Governor would name his replacement PlanetBev Jul 2024 #5

This is true AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #9

I've been pointing that out and the replacement would get OnDoutside Jul 2024 #23

Two years. former9thward Jul 2024 #30

You're correct, I just looked it up hauckeye Jul 2024 #16

And they would have to run again 2 years later in 2026 pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #48

"Barely won the seat"? He beat McSally by 2 1/2 points and was relected against Masters by 5 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #59

I think Mark Kelly would be a great choice. madaboutharry Jul 2024 #8

Shapiro Joe Cool Jul 2024 #10

Possibly. orange jar Jul 2024 #11

Shapiro is perfect because he's so good on his feet. Likable! lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #55

Too much "west coast". We need a "rust belter". honest.abe Jul 2024 #14

Arizona is NOT west coast AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #19

Yeah, but to "rust belters" they are. honest.abe Jul 2024 #20

Probably more seen as a border state ? OnDoutside Jul 2024 #24

This - and I think that's why he will be good AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #38

He was born and raised in NJ and was in the Navy until 2011. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #40

Got it.. thanks for the clarification. honest.abe Jul 2024 #43

self delete honest.abe Jul 2024 #43

dupe. self delete honest.abe Jul 2024 #45

I read that they met at a conference in China. 😉 Quakerfriend Jul 2024 #54

So he was likely living "wherever" LeftInTX Jul 2024 #56

I'd love to see Gabby Giffords become 2nd Lady. Crunchy Frog Jul 2024 #15

Besides, Mark Kelly has name recognition. If someone doesn't know him just say, the astronaut. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #27

Dems could hold onto Kelly's seat until at least 2026. IMHO, beating Dump is more important than what might happen in still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #35

Democrat-lite is not needed or wanted krawhitham Jul 2024 #41

Looks like Kelly votes 95% with Biden and Elizabeth Warren votes 96% with Biden..if I am reading these links correctly. still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #42

I'm In DET Jul 2024 #46

Well said Wavelight Jul 2024 #50

I still want Al Franken. Emile Jul 2024 #49

He would be a wise choice Innocent Smith Jul 2024 #52

A Biden type Catholic to offset Vance's fascist Catholic arlyellowdog Jul 2024 #57

Gabby Giffords did NOT "take a bullet"; she survived being shot brooklynite Jul 2024 #60