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In reply to the discussion: Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz or Pete Buttigieg? Here is Kamala Harris' best pick for VP, campaign expert says [View all]
Torchlight
(6,781 posts)43. It does not follow.
I was unctuously lectured to in 2008 that this country was not ready to vote for an African-American for president. And given what the electorate did to John Kerry's record of service, I'm not convinced another White Male Veteran is quite the magic bullet or insurance for success that's being it's advertised as.
Guess I'm lucky, I think all the potential candidates have strengths. I also know that regardless of the choice, someone, somewhere will tell me "we're not ready for this..." just like 2008.
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Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz or Pete Buttigieg? Here is Kamala Harris' best pick for VP, campaign expert says [View all]
Wicked Blue
Jul 2024
OP
Huh? I don't think so. I think it's Pete's time in history as much as it Harris's.
LakeArenal
Jul 2024
#21
One of the more problematic statements I have seen here lately. Do you really think that tens upon tens of millions
Celerity
Jul 2024
#39
People who wouldn't vote for a gay candidate aren't going to vote for a democratic candidate
Buckeyeblue
Jul 2024
#11
Republican politicians do not reflect the views of regular, registered Republicans, IMHO.
quaint
Jul 2024
#73
"People who wouldn't vote for a gay candidate aren't going to vote for a democratic candidate"
HUAJIAO
Jul 2024
#64
And he doesn't do well, at all, with a certain demographic we absolutely must have to win this election...
SKKY
Jul 2024
#19
I'm not blaming Black folks for everything. All I'm saying is Black men have yet to come around to fully...
SKKY
Jul 2024
#78
Agreed. The only thing that matters right now is winning this election. Pete is my personal favorite, but
Doodley
Jul 2024
#56
Kelly has labour issues, which could present real problems with our base as well, so you obviously are willing to accept
Celerity
Jul 2024
#45
The last time a running mate delivered a state that couldn't be won otherwise was in 1960,
Ocelot II
Jul 2024
#13
The experts. Weren't they all predicting that SCOTUS would not rule to give Trump immunity?
elocs
Jul 2024
#15
Being a Republican Political Consultant, he's saying who he thinks would be the easiest to beat.
patphil
Jul 2024
#37
Is there a particular reason why we are listening to a Republican political consultant who wants Trump to win?
Doodley
Jul 2024
#62
Well, I didn't get a say so in who Chump chose as his running mate, so if you don't mind, I'd rather we not take....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2024
#75
my crystal ball and gaydar have been broke for years , then there is my spidy sense.
AllaN01Bear
Jul 2024
#76