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In reply to the discussion: Mark Kelly tweet 1 hour ago...hmmm... [View all]madaboutharry
(41,022 posts)79. I thought the same. 🧐
60's is old. Wow.
Here is news flash: Kamala Harris will be 60 on her next birthday.
Here is another newsflash: 60 is the new 40!
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I think he has appeal to the older generation that experienced those early flight missions, but I
in2herbs
Jul 23
#3
I don't think we need the VP to appeal to the younger voters as Kamala Harris has that role.
mucifer
Jul 23
#8
But KEEPING the seat DEM after voters get to decide rather than a DEM governor picking a temp?
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#20
You are just a couple of seats away from dumping that damn Republican legislature.
lees1975
Jul 23
#25
Yep. With the AZ State Legislature what it is, they would likely take Hobbs' power away
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#61
I think Mark Kelly is a nice man, a good piolet, and a reliable vote in the senate
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#16
So Katie Hobbs appoints another good Democrat until 2026. Then they run as an incumbent (against some loon)
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 23
#38
Military. Astronaut. Husband of the victim of an assassination attempt. Strong pro gun-control voice.
AZSkiffyGeek
Jul 23
#59
Not necessarily. Isn't AZ turning blue, and his term still has 2 years left, right?
brush
Jul 23
#39
Add one more to the list of hype videos that the VP contenders are putting out recently nt
realtruthflavor
Jul 23
#7
If you are here, I will assume you are smart and can to your own homework.
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#76
My hmmm was about the timing of his video appearing as vetting info requests started
jmbar2
Jul 23
#28
He's givnen speeches, to an empty chamber, as they often do, due to scheduling floor time
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#68
That's not reality-based. Case in point, a dead guy tried to kill Trump, and he's
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#32
It's reality based that Trump isn't president right now, too, and so not a good parallel example.
ancianita
Jul 23
#40
And yet the suggestion that 2 black women on the ticket as assassination insurance
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#45
He would be a great choice securing PA...his approval rating in the state is 64%. A very dynamic speaker
PortTack
Jul 23
#31
I'd love to see him but mostly because I don't know much about some of the others
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#21
My understanding is the Dem governor would replace him and that seat would go up for re-election in 2028. nt
still-prayin4rain
Jul 23
#33
Kelly's Seat Isn't Up for Re-Election Until 2028 so His Replacement Would Have 4 Years
Indykatie
Jul 23
#55
Two years - the replacement will hold the seat until the next statewide election in 2026
AZSkiffyGeek
Jul 23
#62
I see that story as metaphor for his station in life vs 18 month Fake Hillbilly
Stinky The Clown
Jul 23
#50