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phoenix_rising

(323 posts)
100. Yes! Pete Buttigieg all the way!
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 02:45 PM
Jul 2024

We’re ready for a gay VP if we say we are! We have to move and make it happen or it never will! As Rev Al Sharpton said in response to the statement: “I don’t know if America is ready for a Black Woman to be President.”

Rev Sharpton: “America wasn’t ready for us to be off the plantation. It’s not about what the country is ready for, it’s about what WE are ready for!”

I couldn’t agree with him more! We are ready, and in my opinion Pete is the best, most capable candidate. We can’t afford to risk losing a Senate seat in a battleground state, and Pete and Chasten (and their beautiful children) live in MI, a swing state. He proudly served as an officer in the navy and was deployed to Afghanistan. His unparalleled talent more than compensates for any perceived lack of experience in winning elections. He is by far the strongest, most capable, most gifted communicator I have ever seen. No one can deliver a message like he can. He shines under immense pressure and consistently excels on Fox News, earning the well-deserved moniker “Slayer Pete.” It was legendary the way he eviscerated JD Vance on Bill Maher, and I think we would all love to see him have the opportunity to shred him in person in a debate. It would be epic!

He is by far the most exciting, most capable candidate, and we are ready!!

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VEEP Pick - who do you prefer? [View all] onetexan Jul 2024 OP
I like Al Franken. Emile Jul 2024 #1
That would be AMAZING sunnybrook Jul 2024 #5
Al debating Vance the ratings would be awesome. Emile Jul 2024 #41
Good choice MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #17
Never considered this, until now. Prairie_Seagull Jul 2024 #38
A man tied to sexual harassment into a race against a rapist and prosecutor LizBeth Jul 2024 #55
We view it differently. Emile Jul 2024 #70
As I stated but what I do say is factually correct and as much as you choose to not see, LizBeth Jul 2024 #72
As I said, we view it differently. Emile Jul 2024 #73
He was forced to step down by Schumer and colleagues, spooky3 Jul 2024 #101
He chose to walk away and for good sound political reason. But... He has LizBeth Jul 2024 #114
He didn't choose freely, and you know it. Bye now. Nt spooky3 Jul 2024 #117
We always have a choice. LizBeth Jul 2024 #119
No, not if our colleagues can remove us if we refuse. It's not a choice. spooky3 Jul 2024 #121
And there's a photo BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #134
Yes there is and yes a grown man acting like a little boy;... giggle giggle. LizBeth Jul 2024 #142
Jane Mayer (New Yorker) on AF pat_k Jul 2024 #159
Actually, it would acknowledge that he was railroaded LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #112
No he wasn't. Wasn't strong enough for him to be fired but LizBeth Jul 2024 #118
Jane Mayer (New Yorker) deep dive article on AF pat_k Jul 2024 #156
He's who I want, but it won't happen, so I'll take Kelly LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #109
I'm pulling for Josh Shapiro. I think he'd be a really good campaigner. And he has done excellent work as governor Walleye Jul 2024 #2
Shapiro !!! !! Penn state !!!! Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #99
Kelly. I don't want to put Shapiro through all Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #3
so you're saying "it's not time" Skittles Jul 2024 #110
Walz, Cooper or Beshear. All fighters for working class - voters we need in rural swing states. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #4
I'm now leaning toward Beshear--young, personable, Midwestern that could affect swing state voters. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #12
We aren't going to win KY but I think Beshear can speak to rural white working class voters in Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #13
He didn't co-sign PRO but states support... pat_k Jul 2024 #161
Yes better late than never. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #162
I don't think so Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #14
I understand why national dems like to pull dems from red states but his influence Tadpole Raisin Jul 2024 #80
KY is definitely the South Bettie Jul 2024 #46
Bettie... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #60
The rules are so different state to state Bettie Jul 2024 #69
I believe a special election would be held 2026 not at the jimfields33 Jul 2024 #178
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #120
Not for at least two years; the Governor would appoint a Democrat to the seat LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #128
I've heard two and four years Bettie Jul 2024 #129
A.R.S. 16-222. Vacancy in the office of United States senator or representative LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #135
Cooper nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #6
Saw him on msnbc. Gov Cooper is very well spoken & presents well. I like him alot. onetexan Jul 2024 #83
Since my favorite Gretchen Whitmer isn't interested in the job calguy Jul 2024 #7
Two claudette Jul 2024 #30
My husband is a strong Dem and a feminist and he believes a male choice for VP would be best for political reasons only. CTyankee Jul 2024 #53
That's true claudette Jul 2024 #56
Can we have Newsom? Is it ok to have both POTUS and VP from the same state? CTyankee Jul 2024 #57
CTyankee..... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #62
Not unless one of them moves claudette Jul 2024 #63
I've recently read... MoonchildCA Jul 2024 #67
Wes Moore is very likable but MD will go in the Dem spooky3 Jul 2024 #133
I want to see Wes Moore at the top of the ticket one of these days. pat_k Jul 2024 #168
Has she declined to submit the requested vetting materials? Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #43
I believe she said she wants to stay in Michigan before the vetting began calguy Jul 2024 #47
Kids grown and husband ready to retire? Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #59
I'd love to see that calguy Jul 2024 #87
Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #126
He may turn out to be another Tim Kaine. Nice guy, spooky3 Jul 2024 #132
Kelly and Shapiro are my top two. NCDem47 Jul 2024 #8
NCDem47..CORRECTION Upthevibe Jul 2024 #36
Kelly's term is until 2029, but his replacement would be up for re-election in 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #116
LongtimeAZDem.. Upthevibe Jul 2024 #139
I tried a poll but couldn't figure it out either 😁 onetexan Jul 2024 #141
the current Lt Gov in Ky is a Democrat. However, Kentucky has elected more Democrats than Republicans yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #163
The answer to 2 is yes. question everything Jul 2024 #37
I think there would have to be a special election called to replace Mark Kelly in the US Senate, red dog 1 Jul 2024 #154
I'm thinking Shapiro. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #9
Shapiro crazylikafox Jul 2024 #10
Kelly top pick for me (his seat would be safe until at least 2026). I like Shapiro, too though. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #11
still-prayin4rain..... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #66
Well, shoot, even better! :) nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #79
Okay....I'm now considering Upthevibe Jul 2024 #90
I finally saw him speak, he is very likeable. And was "not like us-ing" Vance, so I like that. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #147
We have such a deep bench of great potential VP's Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #15
I'm with you and Roy miss-nasty Jul 2024 #22
I guess one minus might be his age. subterranean Jul 2024 #39
Fiendish Thingy........ Upthevibe Jul 2024 #140
Kelly Tommy Carcetti Jul 2024 #16
Yes, has the right stuff, ... planetc Jul 2024 #177
I pretty much like Kelly Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #18
Tim Walz lacks the national exposure. Given we have such a short time frame till November i think best to stay safe onetexan Jul 2024 #19
Tim Walz just gave a wonderful endorsement of Kamala Harris. raging moderate Jul 2024 #32
Jilly_in_VA....... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #65
Pete Buttigeig bif Jul 2024 #20
He's great, but Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #25
Let them bring it. EndlessWire Jul 2024 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jul 2024 #111
thank you Skittles Jul 2024 #113
I agree Pete is a national treasure! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #172
My gay mid20s daughter celebrated Kamala with a white bottle of wine onetexan Jul 2024 #28
In for a penny, in for a pound. bif Jul 2024 #31
Same here. I'm a huge Pete fan, and would vote for him in a second... SKKY Jul 2024 #44
Yes! Pete Buttigieg all the way! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #100
Important to note phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #123
Oh? Who were those gay presidents & VPs? onetexan Jul 2024 #145
LGBTQ+ pres/vp phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #146
Occupy Democrats and I agree. Hope everyone watches this video. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #153
Shapiro Rebl2 Jul 2024 #21
I really like Shapiro. He is the governor of my state. But Kelly would bring in the border states. debm55 Jul 2024 #23
Kelly would alienate many on the left, he's Democrate-lite krawhitham Jul 2024 #106
I like Shapiro but I don't see how he brings any votes with him that we didn't already have. ratchiweenie Jul 2024 #138
I prefer to leave it to the campaign SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #24
Kelly flakey_foont Jul 2024 #26
My favorite is claudette Jul 2024 #27
I like Kelly. Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #29
Cooper is very impressive, well spoken, and might help bring in North Carolina too Botany Jul 2024 #33
All Are Good Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #34
Ooohhh great pt about Gov Cooper's term ending. onetexan Jul 2024 #84
Mark Kelly Clouds Passing Jul 2024 #35
Shapiro, for a couple of reasons... SKKY Jul 2024 #40
We would keep it; the Governor would appoint a Democrat to the seat until 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #131
I was trying to find out what would happen, and couldn't find... SKKY Jul 2024 #165
Kelly. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #42
Not Shapiro. He supports school vouchers which weakens public education. Nevilledog Jul 2024 #45
Yikes, not good for public schools. Emile Jul 2024 #77
I thought he vetoed a voucher bill in August yorkster Jul 2024 #82
Seems like the veto was about implementation, not his support of the idea. Nevilledog Jul 2024 #95
Hmmmm. Thx for links. yorkster Jul 2024 #98
Beshear epreic01 Jul 2024 #48
Thank you for breaking these candidates down so thoughtfully! Agree w you re: Shapiro - he's only been Gov 18 months. onetexan Jul 2024 #58
Josh Shapiro is my pick peggysue2 Jul 2024 #49
Kelly for sure cpamomfromtexas Jul 2024 #50
Bashear or Kelly flamingdem Jul 2024 #51
I think Bashear, then Mark Kelly. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #68
Shapiro onecaliberal Jul 2024 #52
Shapiro or Beshear. orange jar Jul 2024 #54
Roy Cooper Ruby Zee Jul 2024 #61
Mark Kelly for me awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #64
Great point re: Shapiro's pro-Palestinian remarks. Kelly seems ideal to me given his background. onetexan Jul 2024 #78
The appointee would only hold the office until the next general election in 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #125
Stacey Abrams n/t Shrek Jul 2024 #71
pete. jcgoldie Jul 2024 #74
Agree. We have momentum there right now pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #89
Cooper or Shapiro nt Persondem Jul 2024 #75
Purely personal preference? Pete Buttigieg. WarGamer Jul 2024 #76
Harris/Shapiro seems like drawing 3 for an inside straight to me underpants Jul 2024 #81
I like Shapiro and Buttigieg almost equally, Greybnk48 Jul 2024 #85
Cooper is my first choice angrychair Jul 2024 #86
Pete Buttigieg pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #88
Pete's Not On the Short List Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #91
Agree. Once Mayor Pete wins a statewide office, he'll be unstoppable NT nbsmom Jul 2024 #93
SoS would be perfect for PeteB. onetexan Jul 2024 #96
1) I've seen reports today that he was asked to submit materials and spooky3 Jul 2024 #143
I saw that Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #175
Based on my social media feed, I'd say the strongest contenders right now are Beshear, Shapiro or Kelly nbsmom Jul 2024 #92
Same here. BigDemVoter Jul 2024 #94
Josh Shapiro ArnoldLayne Jul 2024 #97
Kelly Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #102
Beshear is a master politician and a knife fighter Wanderlust988 Jul 2024 #103
I don't think 'knife-fighter' and moonscape Jul 2024 #164
I really like Shapiro but I'm pulling for Kelly. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #104
I prefer Pete Buttigieg but I'll take anyone but Mark Kelly krawhitham Jul 2024 #105
I prefer whoever Harris prefers. I'm done with circular firing squads. Iggo Jul 2024 #107
Beshear, Kelly, Shapiro... no particular order Bucky Jul 2024 #115
*whom lizardkingjr Jul 2024 #122
Georgia Senator, Jon Ossoff Skya Rhen Jul 2024 #124
Shapiro Joe Cool Jul 2024 #127
Please do not put the war back in the spotlight! polichick Jul 2024 #130
Isn't the Lt. Gov of PA an election denier. If Shapiro goes on to be VP, it leaves her? CousinIT Jul 2024 #136
The lieutenant governor of PA is a Democrat. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #149
OK Thanks. I could have looked that up but misremembered CousinIT Jul 2024 #174
The lieutenant governor of PA is a Democrat. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #150
Shapiro, Whitmer, Cooper and Kelly are all great. I think Kelly of... brush Jul 2024 #137
It's the same state thing with Newsom. (Two from CA) From what I've seen of Newsom, he's got an ego LeftInTX Jul 2024 #148
I know it is awful to say, but... pat_k Jul 2024 #169
A quirk of the electoral count act pat_k Jul 2024 #167
Good info on the 12 Amendment. Could be why Gov. Newsom is not mentioned as a VP possible. brush Jul 2024 #173
Interesting list of progressive accomplishments Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #144
Mark Kelly (with reservation about risk to Sen seat); Roy Cooper (term limited, office not at risk) pat_k Jul 2024 #151
I feel like an odd duck, but I have no real preference. Torchlight Jul 2024 #152
My preference is Mark Kelly. red dog 1 Jul 2024 #155
Pete Buttigieg - highly effective Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #157
Pete's a rockstar! n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #171
Cooper or Kelly Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #158
Shapiro nt Tribetime Jul 2024 #160
I Think Kelly is the Best Fit Though I Initially Thought It Should be Shapiro Indykatie Jul 2024 #166
Kelly LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #170
All of ones at the top of the list have positive traits. Politicub Jul 2024 #176
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