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quaint

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73. Republican politicians do not reflect the views of regular, registered Republicans, IMHO.

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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

Pete or Walz for me. 🇺🇸 LakeArenal Jul 2024 #1

A bad idea liberalgunwilltravel Jul 2024 #57

I agree with all of this birdographer Jul 2024 #69

I agree... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #77

Pretty broad brush you use. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #81

A dream of mine times two! Gaytano70 Jul 2024 #2

This! 🙌🙌🙌 phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #7

Yesss! Pete is the best choice by far!! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #3

Pete and Re-Pete, a young JFK in the making. GreenWave Jul 2024 #27

I'll be happy whoever it is. They're all good. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #4

RSO rso Jul 2024 #5

people said the same about Obama WarGamer Jul 2024 #8

RSO rso Jul 2024 #16

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

Unfortunately liberalgunwilltravel Jul 2024 #60

Pete didn't win the primary. He's only won local elections. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #38

People who wouldn't vote for a gay candidate aren't going to vote for a democratic candidate Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #11

RSO rso Jul 2024 #17

You are entitled to you stigma position LakeArenal Jul 2024 #22

RSO rso Jul 2024 #30

And Pete could actually help bring out the base Kaleva Jul 2024 #34

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

Homophobs, misogynists and racists don't vote Democratic. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #82

And he doesn't do well, at all, with a certain demographic we absolutely must have to win this election... SKKY Jul 2024 #19

Which demographic are you talking about ? JI7 Jul 2024 #20

Their own I guess. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #24

African-American men are not receptive to a homosexual male candidate.... SKKY Jul 2024 #26

True--even Obama took awhile to solidify his position on gay marriage crimycarny Jul 2024 #32

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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

Got any real statistics on that? LakeArenal Jul 2024 #83

Who's ever heard of either of those two? HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #66

Lots of people. More every day. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #85

I have a friend in Arizona who doesn't want to lose him as a Senator. LisaM Jul 2024 #36

It does not follow. Torchlight Jul 2024 #43

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

Are YOU ready to vote for a gay VP? HUAJIAO Jul 2024 #59

Kelly brings no excitement to the ticket pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #63

If we waited till people were ready MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #70

agree 100% Be bold... be brave WarGamer Jul 2024 #6

Don't think we should take advice from a Republican crazylikafox Jul 2024 #9

Didn't he pick Palin? Stuckinthebush Jul 2024 #28

I wanted Pete in 2020 but still love Joe Jarqui Jul 2024 #10

Shapiro jujubeets Jul 2024 #12

The last time a running mate delivered a state that couldn't be won otherwise was in 1960, Ocelot II Jul 2024 #13

I totally agree bif Jul 2024 #29

Without Scranton Joe, Harris would do well to pick a vp Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #41

VP choice just doesn't have that much pull on bringing a state with them pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #65

Don't take advice from a republican TheFarseer Jul 2024 #14

The experts. Weren't they all predicting that SCOTUS would not rule to give Trump immunity? elocs Jul 2024 #15

They also gave Biden immunity Kaleva Jul 2024 #35

I go to repub sources for all my financial and health advice Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #18

Walz! Owl Jul 2024 #23

Pete wildflowergardener Jul 2024 #25

He wouldn't be my choice if he were straight Zoomie1986 Jul 2024 #44

Vp wildflowergardener Jul 2024 #79

A republican political consultant? JohnSJ Jul 2024 #31

I like Tim Walz. Emile Jul 2024 #33

Being a Republican Political Consultant, he's saying who he thinks would be the easiest to beat. patphil Jul 2024 #37

Imagine the VP debate! yliza Jul 2024 #40

Not Pete, unfortunately Warpy Jul 2024 #42

I worry Walz doesn't appeal to young voters pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #68

I know, but that could be an asset Warpy Jul 2024 #74

You would have us believe that we should listen to a republican consultant? TBF Jul 2024 #46

Absolutely not...we win in the rustbelt. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #47

And we wouldn't have to give up a governor or senate seat IronLionZion Jul 2024 #48

Of course the GOP consultant says Buttigieg Persondem Jul 2024 #49

Walz is fantastic. yorkster Jul 2024 #50

I don't take advice from Republicans...Mike Murphy is exactly that. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #51

Go PETE! James48 Jul 2024 #52

You should change the title to Republican expert. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #54

Mike Murphy? Bwahahahahahaaaa spanone Jul 2024 #55

Pete for the win! He has all the energy with young voters! pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #58

I adore Pete and I'm not discounting him, but Susan Calvin Jul 2024 #61

Is there a particular reason why we are listening to a Republican political consultant who wants Trump to win? Doodley Jul 2024 #62

Andy Bashear works, as well... GainesT1958 Jul 2024 #71

Andy Bashear would be a smart choice... GainesT1958 Jul 2024 #72

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

LOL!!!!!!!! valleyrogue Jul 2024 #80

??? Stinky The Clown Jul 2024 #84