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Attilatheblond

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12. Obama on the ballot would assure a nearly 100% GOP turn out

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 01:07 PM

Jul 2024

and possible cost us a lot of Independent voters. Pretty sure he is smart enough to stick with campaigning for Harris and down ballot DEMs. And pretty confident his wife does not want him to go back into national spotlight. She seems to have had enough of the bad treatment her husband has taken. I wouldn't blame her.

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I will let others debate over whether Pete Buttigieg should be VP or not, but regardless, [View all] JohnSJ Jul 2024 OP

The man is one of our national treasures. I'd have confidence in him anywhere. BComplex Jul 2024 #1

I like him for Secretary of State. He gets things done. World peace anyone? cbabe Jul 2024 #2

Anthony Blinken does a brilliant job, and considering the state of the world Ocelot II Jul 2024 #5

Those are admin/talker jobs. Pete should help make policy. cbabe Jul 2024 #7

my thoughts pretty much the same Tetrachloride Jul 2024 #17

Chief of Staff. rubbersole Jul 2024 #21

I agree. A huge asset of the Biden administration is his appointments. LisaM Jul 2024 #29

VP please. Most qualified. Best name recognition. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #3

Yep, he's a MAGAt killer onandup Jul 2024 #6

I understand we don't get a vote on this most important moment in history. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #9

He is far from the most qualified Zoomie1986 Jul 2024 #39

I disagree. He's great and has great experience. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #40

Department of Homeland Security displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #4

"National Security," please! colorado_ufo Jul 2024 #33

Agree displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #36

I'd love to see him as VP wendyb-NC Jul 2024 #8

It would be nice to see him demolish JD in a debate tulipsandroses Jul 2024 #10

The Other Person In History That Impressed Me So Much As A Potential VP Candidate For Kamala..... global1 Jul 2024 #11

Obama on the ballot would assure a nearly 100% GOP turn out Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #12

I Guess I Wasn't As Clear In My OP As Pete Is Talking About Anything..... global1 Jul 2024 #13

Ah, thank you for clarification Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #14

It couldn't happen but Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #19

Obama served 2 terms so I don't think it is possible for him to be VP pick - TBF Jul 2024 #24

I agree. ShazzieB Jul 2024 #34

Buttigieg needs to be VP pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #15

Pete is very young. Mr.Bill Jul 2024 #16

Youth is an asset BrianTheEVGuy Jul 2024 #18

I agree. Pete would be a great S.O.S. LoisB Jul 2024 #26

i was expressing favoring Mayor Pete for VP Mira Jul 2024 #20

I totally agree. I think in 2032. Mr.Bill Jul 2024 #23

"After the country evolves a bit more." True Dough Jul 2024 #35

Sec of State? JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #22

No sane president would replace Blinken right now. But Chief of Staff, hell yes! Ocelot II Jul 2024 #27

They seldom last more than a term, is probably the thinking TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #43

The earlier DU post showing him dominating a Fox News cross-examination is very impressive. TheRickles Jul 2024 #25

I think he is the best choice. Mosby Jul 2024 #28

I think Pete can do whatever he sets his mind to. Jarqui Jul 2024 #30

Best spokesman for Democratic values since Mario Cuomo /nt philly_bob Jul 2024 #31

Agree wholeheartedly! Glamrock Jul 2024 #32

I so wish the country was ready DownriverDem Jul 2024 #37

I disagree. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #41

I'm sorry, but what state does Pete put in play that we won't win anyway? I have no doubt that Kamala & Pete... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2024 #38

How about Indiana his home state? LakeArenal Jul 2024 #42