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In It to Win It

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46. It sure is

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #17)

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 08:55 AM

Jul 2024

Our path to 270 goes right through MI, WI and PA

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I believe Shapiro will be the VP pick [View all] videohead5 Jul 2024 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jul 2024 #1

19 electoral votes baby! 303squadron Jul 2024 #2

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #3

They have a democratic lt Governor who will become Gov JI7 Jul 2024 #5

Shapiro to Davis a dem ellemb Jul 2024 #82

He's got my vote Pisces Jul 2024 #4

Agree Shapiro is a great speaker...his approval in the state is 64%. It will no doubt secure Pa and help .with the PortTack Jul 2024 #6

I'm not so sure he'd help with Michigan. femmedem Jul 2024 #23

Arab Muslim voters in Michigan are not thinking straight kansasobama Jul 2024 #58

Yes it's a very delicate situation and probably the biggest OnDoutside Jul 2024 #85

It's mixed. You have young voters and you have Muslims. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #93

Not my first choice creeksneakers2 Jul 2024 #7

Whitmer said she doesn't want to be Harris' VP -- she wants to stay in Michigan. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #11

Oh, that's too bad creeksneakers2 Jul 2024 #14

TY.. Good for Gov Whitmer. I think it should Cha Jul 2024 #29

I love Whitmer. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #16

Sunseeker says she's taken herself out of consideration. creeksneakers2 Jul 2024 #18

Well, yes. She did that for a reason. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #19

Many talked about her. creeksneakers2 Jul 2024 #20

Yes I know, myself included. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #22

I'm an old white guy BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #56

Men have ruled the planet for millions of years. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #57

If two old white guys can make the ticket BOSSHOG Jul 2024 #74

Women deserve a chance to lead. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #77

He is the one I would put money on MistakenLamb Jul 2024 #8

Yes isn't PA a must win state? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #17

It sure is In It to Win It Jul 2024 #46

sorry, dupe creeksneakers2 Jul 2024 #9

Not enough experience Tetrachloride Jul 2024 #10

Harris has plenty of experience, and advisors (including Biden!). She needs PA. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #13

And no doubt a Fast learner. Cha Jul 2024 #30

What 39 year old Gov Shapiro lacks in the percieved "lack of experience" box Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #88

Shapiro is 51, I think Pete may be the younger one. nt TBF Jul 2024 #92

Yes I stand corrected Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #95

Who has more experience? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #15

This might not work for the same reason that murielm99 Jul 2024 #24

I agree. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #26

"not mature enough" markie Jul 2024 #33

My intention was kindness. murielm99 Jul 2024 #35

I agree, insulting/demeaning people is not a way to change minds. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #47

Mr B is fairly well qualified. The VP should be that good Tetrachloride Jul 2024 #42

Especially in light of the lessons we are learning. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #50

He would be great! Getting PA is crucial. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #12

Shapiro is my governor Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #21

Mysister was also impressed with Walx. ananda Jul 2024 #39

I'm flipflopping...either Shapiro or Kelly would be great picks. OnDoutside Jul 2024 #25

We cannot lose a senate seat? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #27

AZ Governor is Dem kansasobama Jul 2024 #60

Some people seem to be nervous about that kind of situation. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #61

Yes they will try hard kansasobama Jul 2024 #68

I read he doesn't want to be seen tipping the scales. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #69

Katie Hobbs would pick his replacement OnDoutside Jul 2024 #75

I don't think the dem leadership wants to take a chance? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #78

His being Jewish may be an issue, especially radius777 Jul 2024 #28

Personally, woman potus with Jewish VPotus elleng Jul 2024 #31

It depends on what their internal polls will show videohead5 Jul 2024 #32

I don't see tmp winning under any circumstances: elleng Jul 2024 #36

You are putting too much faith on idiotic voters kansasobama Jul 2024 #64

Michigan is at risk. and several people i know are in the same camp Tetrachloride Jul 2024 #43

Not Newsom videohead5 Jul 2024 #45

Our Constitution is so outdated kansasobama Jul 2024 #63

I agree arlyellowdog Jul 2024 #76

I am enjoying this thread markie Jul 2024 #34

Yes, WOULDN't it?!!! elleng Jul 2024 #37

Kinda sad True Dough Jul 2024 #38

I like Al Franken. Al Franken debating JD Vance would be historical. Emile Jul 2024 #40

Doubtful SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #51

What a shame, he would have been a great VP. Emile Jul 2024 #53

And hysterical! redstatebluegirl Jul 2024 #59

Historical, and hysterical! Bayard Jul 2024 #81

K&R spanone Jul 2024 #41

Buttigieg is my favorite pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #44

I think so too. PA is key to any Dem victory in Nov. honest.abe Jul 2024 #48

Good thing she'll have SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #55

Yep. But as you must be aware Joe's numbers have not looked good in PA polling for whatever reason. honest.abe Jul 2024 #62

As a candidate SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #65

Yes, agreed. But having Shapiro as VP locks it up. honest.abe Jul 2024 #66

Do you have data to support that? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #70

If you noticed.. I included "imo".. which means "in my opinion". honest.abe Jul 2024 #72

Sorry, didn't see that SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #73

He would be great Thrill Jul 2024 #49

Shapiro is so charismatic. He can bring in votes quickly lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #52

Yes Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #86

Shapiro would be a good pick, I agree. lark Jul 2024 #54

Walz Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #87

I believe the campaign SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #67

Not crazy about coast candidates. There's plenty of great choices including Walz. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #71

Shapiro or kelly. That is all. Two swing states but PA has more EC votes oldsoftie Jul 2024 #79

I love our Governor here in PA berksdem Jul 2024 #80

I'd prefer Kelly, but would be happy with Shapiro. NT Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #83

He guarantees a win in Pennsylvania; a state we need. patphil Jul 2024 #84

I don't know if he would win it Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #96

His support of charter schools angrychair Jul 2024 #89

He proposed increasing educational funding to tackle inequieties, but he also supports school vouchers. femmedem Jul 2024 #90

I don't like the voucher thing either - but it may be an advantage w/moderates. nt TBF Jul 2024 #91

He supports a Project 2025 goal Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #94

Just as Kelly changed his views on unions Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #97