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82. Do not agree. The time is now to be bold. We've had men on both sides of the ticket for almost 250 years

Reply to Big Blue Marble (Reply #51)

Sun Jul 21, 2024, 02:16 PM

Jul 2024

Kamala should pick a woman VP.

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The Veep has to be a white man [View all] obamanut2012 Jul 2024 OP

Cooper or Beshear. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #1

I would like either obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #6

Cooper is term-limited and out next year, so he would be great user_name Jul 2024 #116

Harris has been in NC a lot lately mnhtnbb Jul 2024 #133

Im pretty sure she was here last week. Island Blue Jul 2024 #153

Harris was in Fayetteville 3 days ago mnhtnbb Jul 2024 #161

Vp peachpit24 Jul 2024 #136

Josh Shapiro, if he wants it In It to Win It Jul 2024 #2

That would energize the nazis and christofascists jmbar2 Jul 2024 #33

Would those same people not be energized against Kamala Harris? In It to Win It Jul 2024 #50

They would. They hate everyone not like them. jmbar2 Jul 2024 #60

And even though the SS was in charge, would he be attacked as governor of PA karynnj Jul 2024 #107

Josh is Jewish. The magats would go nuts at that. debm55 Jul 2024 #149

I think Whitmer could do it Renew Deal Jul 2024 #3

It would absolutely tilt the election towards women's issues tinrobot Jul 2024 #43

No PhilosopherKing Jul 2024 #4

That would be sweet justice anglesphere Jul 2024 #42

A bridge too far. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #51

Do not agree. The time is now to be bold. We've had men on both sides of the ticket for almost 250 years Deuxcents Jul 2024 #82

I disagree. This is an opportunity for real change. RubyRose Jul 2024 #87

We don't need to balance the ticket zbartz Jul 2024 #101

I think Governor Whitmer is the best choice here too ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #113

Agreed. n/t whopis01 Jul 2024 #144

This is bullshit cilla4progress Jul 2024 #5

Because people are misogynistic fucks obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #11

Dr. Jill! ViewObsessed Jul 2024 #114

Do you really think the swing state voters are ready for two women? Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #57

I disagree. cilla4progress Jul 2024 #63

They're not ready for one woman choie Jul 2024 #78

Who cilla4progress Jul 2024 #81

Take heart. Harris will surprise you. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #147

It's a great ticket but I don't think Ilsa Jul 2024 #80

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #88

4 years ago? cilla4progress Jul 2024 #89

I like it. I can't imagine a better contrast to the Trump/Vance ticket. AleksS Jul 2024 #94

Unfortunately I think you are politically correct , though it's bull. Raven123 Jul 2024 #7

Yup, I'd prefer Whitmer as VP obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #15

Stop this shit pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #8

Long time DUers know I'm a lesbian obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #21

This! Women know what we're up against. It's about defeating fascism. MaryMagdaline Jul 2024 #32

Then let's take Harris off the ticket too pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #38

I don't want to live under fascism. edisdead Jul 2024 #129

It still amazes me when ostensible liberals misanthrope Jul 2024 #71

I am afraid you are right about that and it MuseRider Jul 2024 #92

He has never won a statewide election has he? edisdead Jul 2024 #130

I don't believe I was endorsing him for a run now or any time later, MuseRider Jul 2024 #148

That doesn't give you some kind of license to be above criticism. Politicub Jul 2024 #139

It's the swing voters we need nini Jul 2024 #58

Then why are we even entertaining putting Kamala Harris on the ballot? pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #106

So it has to be all or nothing? edisdead Jul 2024 #131

I wish this was all easy nini Jul 2024 #160

It is a valid discussion. edisdead Jul 2024 #127

Amen to that lanlady Jul 2024 #156

We want to win. Pragmatism is best. Who can win with Kamala? brush Jul 2024 #159

Respectfully disagree Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #9

My #1 is Whitmer or Pete obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #24

The Kentucky guy? nt LexVegas Jul 2024 #10

The colonel? Renew Deal Jul 2024 #13

... LexVegas Jul 2024 #14

I like Buttigeg. He's brilliant and young. maveric Jul 2024 #12

If we're disqualifying being gay due to asshole voters then Kamala is out too pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #25

I agree Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #56

Unfortunately when losing means Trump we need to pick the safest bet nt EX500rider Jul 2024 #85

So I guess Kamala is out by your logic? pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #105

She at least ought be teamed up with a safer option IMO EX500rider Jul 2024 #119

He also has not won a statewide election edisdead Jul 2024 #132

It would Lulu KC Jul 2024 #55

70+ percent of people think gay marriage should be legal Red Mountain Jul 2024 #100

He would make a fantastic SOS n/t AwakeAtLast Jul 2024 #150

I, myself have to be a white man, cuz it's so damn hard to change. usonian Jul 2024 #16

Mark Kelly or Andy Beshear. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #17

Unfortunately my thoughts obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #27

I agree with you 100% Marigold Jul 2024 #72

Think electoral votes and swing states. mobeau69 Jul 2024 #110

I don't think they gain us as much as we lose pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #135

A tough-ass ex military for sure. Kingofalldems Jul 2024 #18

Shapiro would be the best option to lock down Pennsylvania standingtall Jul 2024 #19

That's also why i wish Cooper was better known obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #31

Mark Kelly. He's already got name recognition. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #20

And he loses us a senate seat in AZ that we likely won't win back pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #137

A Democratic governor appoints. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #142

Why? nt Daveigh Jul 2024 #22

Because this is a racist, sexist country obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #34

Andy Beshear mentalsolstice Jul 2024 #23

It pains me to agree, but I do. I would love Pete Buttigieg, but Josh Shapiro may give us PA. Arabela Jul 2024 #26

It sucked to write it obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #41

I just hope we don't..... spicysista Jul 2024 #66

I hate this stuff RANDYWILDMAN Jul 2024 #28

I like John Fettermann, but we'd lose the senate. lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #29

He's not a good candidate.. Too many gaffes etc. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #62

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Its harsh reality in this country. nt LexVegas Jul 2024 #37

Why would it be? obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2024 #98

I wish you weren't correct, but you are. TiredGenXFemme Jul 2024 #115

Why not Biden as VP? LASS Jul 2024 #35

Nope, it has to be the most qualified regardless of gender. totodeinhere Jul 2024 #36

My heart is with Whitmer or Buttigieg. orange jar Jul 2024 #39

My heart is Pete or Whitmer obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #47

Anyone who increases our chances to win and throws the Tadpole Raisin Jul 2024 #40

Sounds like Pete to me! Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #145

There are no White men. multigraincracker Jul 2024 #44

I mean, I don't know if that's necessarily true or not, but Shapiro is damn impressive as well... SKKY Jul 2024 #46

Doesn't have to be a white man for us to win, Abolishinist Jul 2024 #48

a big no one Mark Kelly. I would like a liberal please NoRethugFriends Jul 2024 #49

Tim Ryan of Ohio Auggie Jul 2024 #52

No to Ryan. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #90

Smart. Cancel anyone with an opinion. Moot now anyhow. Auggie Jul 2024 #102

LOL, fuck no to that. W_HAMILTON Jul 2024 #128

John Tester rockbluff botanist Jul 2024 #53

Franken LW1977 Jul 2024 #54

Hadn't thought of that, Abolishinist Jul 2024 #97

It would be epic LW1977 Jul 2024 #103

Al would be an interesting choice Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #118

Hey, I qualify for VP! White man. Ex Military. Live in the South. and I have other qualifications: Wonder Why Jul 2024 #59

People in here need to stop being chronically online and touch grass. Lanius Jul 2024 #61

Would wouldn't vote for this cilla4progress Jul 2024 #84

NO FN WAY!! bluestarone Jul 2024 #64

Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado politicat Jul 2024 #65

Polis is great but now is not the time to test just how great America is. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #69

Sheldon Whitehouse Lulu Latech Jul 2024 #67

He's great! barbaraann Jul 2024 #95

I love Sheldon MurrayDelph Jul 2024 #120

I love Pete but it can't be him. Too many homophobic @ssholes plus helpisontheway Jul 2024 #68

Electorally, he reminds me of Julian Castro. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #121

Unfortunately, I agree with you. Brenda Jul 2024 #70

Not a bigot rockbluff botanist Jul 2024 #73

Agreed nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #74

Shapiro seems to me to be the most obvious choice. Kelly is interesting. fishwax Jul 2024 #75

Pete lisa58 Jul 2024 #76

General Wesley Clark no_hypocrisy Jul 2024 #77

Too old TexasBushwhacker Jul 2024 #124

He's 79& Kamala Would Be President WiVoter Jul 2024 #158

The VP choice is critical. Someone experienced especially in foreign affairs JohnSJ Jul 2024 #79

Pete Buttigieg would be my favourite Vice-pick for a potential Harris - Ticket germanparlor Jul 2024 #83

Eric Swalwell Ghost of Tom Joad Jul 2024 #86

... demmiblue Jul 2024 #91

Not necessarily PhilosopherKing Jul 2024 #93

I think Gov. Whitmer would add a 2nd burst of energy to the fight! farmboy Jul 2024 #96

I think it has to be a male white guy and a Governor from Midwest/mid south state. Raftergirl Jul 2024 #99

Well if that is your only requirement... Dan Jul 2024 #104

Pete is the right man. James48 Jul 2024 #108

I like Mark Kelly for the swing states. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #109

Not really Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #111

Just my $0.02, but... EdmondDantes Jul 2024 #112

Agreed NowISeetheLight Jul 2024 #117

This made me laugh. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #122

I think Pete could do it nuxvomica Jul 2024 #123

And he's young enough to run for president when his two terms as VP are over Rhiannon12866 Jul 2024 #162

I could get behind Kamala and Pete. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #125

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #126

This!! ViewObsessed Jul 2024 #134

I hate this post so much. It has all the toxic things: Politicub Jul 2024 #138

I agree. asuhornets Jul 2024 #140

Mark Kelly or Shapiro Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #141

Mark Warner. LOL. n/t valleyrogue Jul 2024 #143

Bernie Emile Jul 2024 #146

Yep GPV Jul 2024 #151

Someone else said that exact thing to me. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #152

I definitely agree with the ex-military. Susan Calvin Jul 2024 #154

Wouldn't That Be The Ultimate Put Down Of The Repugs..... global1 Jul 2024 #155

What about Pete? Nt. Littlered Jul 2024 #157

What's this? Kamala Harris has to pick a Midwestern White guy as her Vice President? Have I got a list for her! muriel_volestrangler Jul 2024 #163