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Big Blue Marble

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39. If you are not running scared right, now, you are not paying attention.

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 06:11 PM

Jul 2024

Everything has to fall into place in the right way in 5-6 swing states to win. It did not fall into place in 2016.
It did in 2020. Less than 150,000 voters out of 150 million will be deciding this race whether we of the base
like it or not. Stay scared and work your but off.

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When did we stop being the big tent party? [View all] William769 Jul 2024 OP

The goal is to keep Motherfucker away from the White House Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #1

Indiana was not the question nor the reason given to keep him off the ticket. William769 Jul 2024 #2

He's not being 'kept off the ticket' Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #15

Your concern is noted. William769 Jul 2024 #16

what misstep is that? WarGamer Jul 2024 #98

he's never been on ANY list I've seen for VP. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #55

He doesn't need to be on the list. William769 Jul 2024 #57

knowing that some people won't vote for someone gay NoRethugFriends Jul 2024 #102

The Venn diagram of people who hate gays and people who won't vote for Dems is a circle. ms liberty Jul 2024 #134

People who wouldn't vote for a gay man are already Trump voters. WarGamer Jul 2024 #139

There is a report he is being vetted BootinUp Jul 2024 #63

I understood he was being vetted. MLAA Jul 2024 #104

He doesn't live in Indiana anymore. madaboutharry Jul 2024 #6

He is unelected in Michigan, he is best known and arrived on the national scene as mayor of Indianapolis Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #13

Mayor of South Bend soandso Jul 2024 #18

Next Governor of Michigan. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #27

Maybe that's one of the reasons they moved to Michigan? FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #93

Lots of reasons to leave Indiana.... TommyT139 Jul 2024 #105

And THAT needs to be the sole focus on this race. Everything else take a back seat. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #54

Pete lives in Michigan now. Celerity Jul 2024 #94

I didn't know that. I thought maybe he moved to Niles Emile Jul 2024 #117

I guess some just can't deal yet, and its sad really CANADIANBEAVER69 Jul 2024 #3

Thank you. William769 Jul 2024 #7

You're right.What Mayor Pete brings to the table IS what matters. nbsmom Jul 2024 #35

It doesn't matter to us here on DU who you love calguy Jul 2024 #42

Your imputed reality dickthegrouch Jul 2024 #58

And they don't even see it Politicub Jul 2024 #64

Sorry to inform you calguy Jul 2024 #76

Like I said to someone else, maybe one day you'll get it. n/t Politicub Jul 2024 #83

I already have calguy Jul 2024 #120

Whatever...dick the grouch calguy Jul 2024 #75

I do understand the reality CANADIANBEAVER69 Jul 2024 #61

Ditto, thank you. EastBayGuy Jul 2024 #62

what states can he bring DonCoquixote Jul 2024 #85

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #86

it would feel like force feeding. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #4

Was it a bridge too far with Gays in the military? Was it a bridge too far with marriage equality? William769 Jul 2024 #10

it's a bridge too far having a black woman of color stop the ticket with a gay running mate. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #23

Whats wrong with adding to their fear? William769 Jul 2024 #26

It's the risk factor that scares me sitting in the big tent. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #41

what has he done that Whitmer or Shapiro cannot do DonCoquixote Jul 2024 #88

he is the best communicator our Party has, he is almost otherworldly in his ability to respond to any situation Celerity Jul 2024 #112

Then he should be a spokesperson. edisdead Jul 2024 #126

WOKE is positive. Has never been negative Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #19

it's negative to a huge portion of the public through gaslighting. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #25

I keep hearing it always seems impossible until it's done since Kamala became our nominee. Politicub Jul 2024 #65

What if we had an open convention? SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #72

It keeps getting worse. Politicub Jul 2024 #73

sorry. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #101

Yes, this is Democratic Underground kcr Jul 2024 #135

An open convention for the nominee? No. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #116

Exactly SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #124

Yes! but you've been here long enough to know how it works though oldsoftie Jul 2024 #133

I hear you Skittles Jul 2024 #5

Pete is the cream of the crop? edisdead Jul 2024 #127

Nothing's been decided yet, has it? spanone Jul 2024 #8

No. I wish I could add my two cents here. William769 Jul 2024 #14

I've read that Pete is being vetted along with others. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #9

Democrats run scared. It's what we do. Gore1FL Jul 2024 #11

If you are not running scared right, now, you are not paying attention. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #39

I am not scared of the GOP's false narratives. nt Gore1FL Jul 2024 #67

That is because you are not the one falling for them. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #90

Why can't we do that with a homosexual vice president? nt Gore1FL Jul 2024 #95

Maybe we can. I will trust Harris to decide. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #107

I am sorry but why must we do it with a homosexual vp? edisdead Jul 2024 #128

I prefer Mayor Pete. He happens to be homosexual. It's not a crieria, but rather a deal-breaker for some. Gore1FL Jul 2024 #132

A woman alone is a significant lift in this country. TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #111

Sad and frustrating! brer cat Jul 2024 #12

We didn't SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #17

I wrote in Behind the Aegis's thread in LBGTQ that we aren't yet the people we like to think we are. madaboutharry Jul 2024 #20

Please let's not stir stuff up. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #21

Exactly what am I stirring up? William769 Jul 2024 #24

Questioning our candidate's ability to make her own choices. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #30

I am not Questioning our candidate's ability to make her own choices William769 Jul 2024 #38

Do you think that a gay VP would not be a wedge issue in the swing states Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #43

I am so over wedge issues. William769 Jul 2024 #46

My existence is a wedge issue to some Politicub Jul 2024 #68

Ok. whatever. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #43

Being gay or female isn't a weakness. sheshe2 Jul 2024 #47

I agree; neither is a weakness,; neither is color, but only recently in our history Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #92

Lm torn Figarosmom Jul 2024 #22

Everybody is welcome into the tent. pwb Jul 2024 #28

I agree, there are leaders all over the world that are women, or are gay and some are gay women. Bev54 Jul 2024 #29

This is less a teaching moment, than a winning one. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #37

We just nominated a black woman and you think we're not a big tent party? onenote Jul 2024 #31

I never said he is the best candidate. William769 Jul 2024 #70

When we became the party of reality at a time when we really, really, really elocs Jul 2024 #32

I believe that Harris has asked for him to submit info required for vetting... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #33

Thank you for your post. William769 Jul 2024 #71

Overall, we are Kaleva Jul 2024 #34

Sorry, fear of a "first" to far ..... pat_k Jul 2024 #36

Whoever is picked - some will be upset - but the person chosen will be the best choice for the role getagrip_already Jul 2024 #40

I'm gay and I don't particularly like Pete. yardwork Jul 2024 #45

And thats fine. William769 Jul 2024 #48

Agreed. yardwork Jul 2024 #49

EastBayGuy Jul 2024 #66

What is it you don't like about the McKinsey work? FHRRK Jul 2024 #91

K&R Solly Mack Jul 2024 #50

Thank you! William769 Jul 2024 #52

There's also a lot of enthusiasm for Buttigieg. n/t Mister Ed Jul 2024 #51

Pete doesnt bring a State with him. THATS what's needed here. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #53

Baby, we are in uncharted territory in so many ways right now. Politicub Jul 2024 #69

But electoral College votes are all the matters. nt oldsoftie Jul 2024 #77

Maybe one day you'll get it. n/t Politicub Jul 2024 #82

We have ONE way to elect presidents. That is all I need to "get" oldsoftie Jul 2024 #114

Arguably, no VP candidate has "brought" their state since LBJ in 1960. tritsofme Jul 2024 #80

Kamala and Pete is the ticket of my dreams Politicub Jul 2024 #56

You are correct & thank you. William769 Jul 2024 #59

I'm not sure it's claudette Jul 2024 #60

I am a gay man, and would love to see Buttigieg as the VP pick. BUT . . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #74

We submit to their fear mongering. Voltaire2 Jul 2024 #78

I think now is the perfect time and he is an awesome cadidate. LizBeth Jul 2024 #79

Pete's my favorite! Lars39 Jul 2024 #81

We can't always get what we want Mz Pip Jul 2024 #84

Harris/Buttigieg for the win! pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #89

Rec nt berniesandersmittens Jul 2024 #96

I'm for Pete... lame54 Jul 2024 #97

I don't really see his orientation as being a line in sand among Democrats. Torchlight Jul 2024 #99

These picks are always strategic in some way. alarimer Jul 2024 #100

Seems clear to me vercetti2021 Jul 2024 #103

Fair point JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #106

He would be a great choice! iemanja Jul 2024 #108

I don't understand the question. Self Esteem Jul 2024 #109

What? It's just pragmatic. scipan Jul 2024 #110

So... I've had a lot going on and not seen who is objecting to Buttigieg Ohio Joe Jul 2024 #113

No one is relayerbob Jul 2024 #115

William is no shit stirrer Ohio Joe Jul 2024 #119

+1000 BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #138

I hear you. My top choice is Wes Moore, but I've been told that ecstatic Jul 2024 #118

To begin with, your premise is risible. Abolishinist Jul 2024 #121

The perfect is the enemy of the good. Keep your eyes on the prize. Hekate Jul 2024 #122

the tent is big but there is only 1 VP chair. Takket Jul 2024 #123

The tent is fine. I think you have a oroblem with other having opinions edisdead Jul 2024 #125

I've been reading this thread on and off today Bettie Jul 2024 #129

I love Pete jmbar2 Jul 2024 #130

who is "we" and "us" Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #131

Bc we don't have the luxury to put up anyone that doesn't bring us a win. FlyingPiggy Jul 2024 #136

Yeah Dems are a small tent party. BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #137