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SleeplessinSoCal

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41. It's the risk factor that scares me sitting in the big tent.

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 06:13 PM

Jul 2024

Fascism is rampant right now. We have to represent the Democratic party to regain our reputation as the peoples' party. We don't have a think tank for that, apparently. It seems to be up to all of us individually.

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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