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112. Oh Hell No

Mon Jul 22, 2024, 01:44 AM

Jul 2024

No more reality TV stars, actors, ‘influencers’, ‘bros’, and other unserious contenders. Politicians require a different mindset and skillset than businessmen and self promoters. Women are going to dominate this election. The last thing we want to see is a ‘dude’ who reminds us of a narcissistic ex-husband or boyfriend who’s out drinking beer and watching WWE at 2am while we’re home changing diapers. That is not ‘legit cred’ to us.

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This is who the Corp media is pushing for Kamala's VP [View all] Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 OP

My brother said maybe Mark Kelly because he's ready to be president and he would probably bring Arizona Walleye Jul 2024 #1

Agree with this. I think a former astronaut would do well in the swing states. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #25

Also, he's very strong on the gun issue Walleye Jul 2024 #35

Mark Kelly is from my state of Arizona ChazII Jul 2024 #45

We need Kelly and Warnock in the Senate. musicblind Jul 2024 #49

Democratic Gov in AZ - replacement will be a Democrat AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #55

Yes, but they will have to run again in 2026 and 2028 pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #82

That's the problem with Kelly. He would be great radius777 Jul 2024 #102

I'm in AZ. and Mark Kelly did the best GoreWon2000 Jul 2024 #104

pls, the newly appointed senator will have two years as incumbent... brush Jul 2024 #109

I don't view that as a risk worth taking. radius777 Jul 2024 #113

And for some reason you think the same thing will happen when a Dem governor... brush Jul 2024 #115

But why risk it? pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #118

That's your opinion. AZ is a battleground state which is important... brush Jul 2024 #122

That's an excellent point Walleye Jul 2024 #56

Kelly and Warnock both need to stay in the senate pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #86

The Dem AZ Gov. would appoint Kelly's replacement... brush Jul 2024 #108

Kelly's replacement would have to run again in 2026 and 2028 pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #119

Guess it hasn't occured to you that Kelly on the ticket could help candidate Reben Gallego in his hun... brush Jul 2024 #121

Mark Kelly might be an okay choice. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #101

Those are all great options ColinC Jul 2024 #2

Barack Obama BlueInPhilly Jul 2024 #3

Obama cannot be VP... Windy Apple Jul 2024 #44

Wasn't this brought up years ago for someone else, musicblind Jul 2024 #50

Henry Kissinger Retrograde Jul 2024 #62

It's pretty clear... Windy Apple Jul 2024 #66

Not sure Timewas Jul 2024 #91

Two term limit... Windy Apple Jul 2024 #99

I believe the constraint is actually ten years Metaphorical Jul 2024 #106

See 66. Windy Apple Jul 2024 #68

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #4

Are we already back to having our candidate chosen for us by the for-profit media? Think. Again. Jul 2024 #5

I didn't know Newsom could be VP. I guess I don't know much. texasfiddler Jul 2024 #6

Please spell his name right obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #8

What makes you smarter than CBS? Pachamama Jul 2024 #11

It would be an electoral college problem... unless one of them moves their residency from California In It to Win It Jul 2024 #16

Kamala Harris is a resident of the District of Columbia & has not represented the state of CA since 2020 Pachamama Jul 2024 #22

She resigned her senate seat in 2021 Retrograde Jul 2024 #33

You obviously didn't read the rest of my self deprecating post. texasfiddler Jul 2024 #17

Kamala Harris is a resident of the District of Columbia & has not represented the state of CA since 2020 Pachamama Jul 2024 #20

Do not underestimate The Fiddler. Marcuse Jul 2024 #36

Another dick Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #76

Lots of really good people there wryter2000 Jul 2024 #7

I don't think Newsom would work, either. Reader Rabbit Jul 2024 #13

Pete would be my choice for VP Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #38

"Mayor Pete" would be great! And yes, two from CA Quakerfriend Jul 2024 #79

J.B. Pritzker is great, but I don't want to lose him as governor. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2024 #9

I like Big Gretch or Mayor Pete chicoescuela Jul 2024 #10

I don't think they'll double down on women at the top of the ticket. And Pete would face some considerable headwinds. Texin Jul 2024 #24

Everybody loves astronauts chicoescuela Jul 2024 #27

Newsom can't be VP, ... aggiesal Jul 2024 #12

If Senator Harris was on a ticket with Newsom - that would be true - but - she isn't a CA Senator Pachamama Jul 2024 #26

What does being a CA Senator have anything to do with this? ... aggiesal Jul 2024 #90

My prediction. My guv, Gretchen Whitmer. roamer65 Jul 2024 #14

my 1st choice would be Whitmer and then 2nd would be Pete B. ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #83

Ya know, currently we don't even know that Kamala Harris will be the candidate... malthaussen Jul 2024 #15

The DNC doesn't decide. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #28

Who cares who the Media picks. haele Jul 2024 #18

Funny, I've seen all these names mentioned here - pushed, as you would say - as her VP pick too. Lancero Jul 2024 #19

huh? Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #46

Andy, Roy, or Pete Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #21

That's why I'm a HARD pass on Warnock (LOVE him, but a Repuke Gov would replace him), but I DO like Kelly Grown2Hate Jul 2024 #32

Another thing to consider Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #42

As a NC resident, I love Gov. Cooper! Island Blue Jul 2024 #81

he's on the list Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #92

Kelly and Warnock are non-starters IMHO because we need those senate seats pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #85

this is exactly the calculations going on right now Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #93

Shapiro is a good choice. pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #94

Inslee will be termed-out and could be available. Eyeball_Kid Jul 2024 #107

All very logical choices Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #23

It's probably going to be a white male and either midwest or East Coast ? Plus if it is a sitting Governor OnDoutside Jul 2024 #29

One thing. duncang Jul 2024 #30

If it's Shapiro, Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #96

Step outside the politosphear and consider someone like Mark Cuban JCMach1 Jul 2024 #31

I kinda like this idea TexasBushwhacker Jul 2024 #37

Foil for you know who. JCMach1 Jul 2024 #63

Mark will support with money even not on the ticket Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #47

No more celebrities with no political experience. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #74

It's VP and we would win in a landslide that takes House and Senate JCMach1 Jul 2024 #97

He has no political experience whatsoever. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #100

It's VP... Let's just recall he strongly supported Biden staying in the race JCMach1 Jul 2024 #111

Oh Hell No DET Jul 2024 #112

Wondering why Sherrod Brown isn't in the running. n/t TygrBright Jul 2024 #34

He's fighting for his Senate seat n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 2024 #41

He's a Senator from a state with a Republican governor, so that's where he needs to be. politicat Jul 2024 #51

For Starters Sherrod Brown Called for Biden to Step Aside Indykatie Jul 2024 #87

Raimondo is interesting Renew Deal Jul 2024 #39

but....you didn't even have that as an explicit option in your poll Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #58

Didn't think of it. Renew Deal Jul 2024 #67

no matter who put together the list, this is a STRONG list. I'm behind I'd say all of these. I do have favorites, and somaticexperiencing Jul 2024 #40

woot woot! Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #48

So if all corporate media is bad where the eff do you all get your news? Raftergirl Jul 2024 #43

? Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #64

Plenty of indy sources for news, Ground News list even list slants uponit7771 Jul 2024 #116

Someone new, just like that! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #52

The only one JustAnotherGen Jul 2024 #53

Top 3 Chart ! Windy Apple Jul 2024 #54

Who is pushing....................... Lovie777 Jul 2024 #57

Any popular Governor that can bring a swing state with him. FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #59

Agree FB...Kelly or Shapiro democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #72

I like Kelly, but I'd rather keep his senate seat Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #73

Cooper brings the best geographic balancem and perhaps his own state. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #60

Roy Cooper has been an excellent governor! Island Blue Jul 2024 #89

Shapiro will make them crazy and scared MOMFUDSKI Jul 2024 #61

yeah, I'm trying to get some info from magaland Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #71

i'm likong the bashear idea rampartc Jul 2024 #65

Groovin on a Sunday Afternoon DET Jul 2024 #69

I've heard of Pritzker, Cooper. But NEVER Raimondo. Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #98

MY top 3: Kelly/Shapiro/Pritzker democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #70

Did I miss something? IT'S KAMALA'S CHOICE. usonian Jul 2024 #75

I hope she chooses AOC Emile Jul 2024 #77

I hear ya....but Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #80

I actually got the "tech bros" idea from Hacker News usonian Jul 2024 #88

Josh Shapiro never ceases to impress. I believe he and Harris would be unstoppable. nevergiveup Jul 2024 #78

Harris/Beshear 2024 Catherine Vincent Jul 2024 #84

Buttigieg iemanja Jul 2024 #95

Indeed. Would make mince meat out of JD Vance in a debate. rgbecker Jul 2024 #114

Do you have any to add to the stellar, though corp media, list? I trust Harris. Silent Type Jul 2024 #103

no, I only bow to the corp masters Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #105

Already posted in an OP angrychair Jul 2024 #110

I hear ya on Roy Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #120

I love Roy Cooper, my governor. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #117