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35. Mark Kelly

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Wed Jul 24, 2024, 10:16 AM

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VEEP Pick - who do you prefer? [View all] onetexan Jul 2024 OP

I like Al Franken. Emile Jul 2024 #1

That would be AMAZING sunnybrook Jul 2024 #5

Al debating Vance the ratings would be awesome. Emile Jul 2024 #41

Good choice MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #17

Never considered this, until now. Prairie_Seagull Jul 2024 #38

A man tied to sexual harassment into a race against a rapist and prosecutor LizBeth Jul 2024 #55

We view it differently. Emile Jul 2024 #70

As I stated but what I do say is factually correct and as much as you choose to not see, LizBeth Jul 2024 #72

As I said, we view it differently. Emile Jul 2024 #73

He was forced to step down by Schumer and colleagues, spooky3 Jul 2024 #101

He chose to walk away and for good sound political reason. But... He has LizBeth Jul 2024 #114

He didn't choose freely, and you know it. Bye now. Nt spooky3 Jul 2024 #117

We always have a choice. LizBeth Jul 2024 #119

No, not if our colleagues can remove us if we refuse. It's not a choice. spooky3 Jul 2024 #121

And there's a photo BlueSky3 Jul 2024 #134

Yes there is and yes a grown man acting like a little boy;... giggle giggle. LizBeth Jul 2024 #142

Jane Mayer (New Yorker) on AF pat_k Jul 2024 #159

Actually, it would acknowledge that he was railroaded LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #112

No he wasn't. Wasn't strong enough for him to be fired but LizBeth Jul 2024 #118

Jane Mayer (New Yorker) deep dive article on AF pat_k Jul 2024 #156

He's who I want, but it won't happen, so I'll take Kelly LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #109

I'm pulling for Josh Shapiro. I think he'd be a really good campaigner. And he has done excellent work as governor Walleye Jul 2024 #2

Shapiro !!! !! Penn state !!!! Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #99

Kelly. I don't want to put Shapiro through all Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #3

so you're saying "it's not time" Skittles Jul 2024 #110

Walz, Cooper or Beshear. All fighters for working class - voters we need in rural swing states. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #4

I'm now leaning toward Beshear--young, personable, Midwestern that could affect swing state voters. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #12

We aren't going to win KY but I think Beshear can speak to rural white working class voters in Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #13

He didn't co-sign PRO but states support... pat_k Jul 2024 #161

Yes better late than never. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #162

I don't think so Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #14

I understand why national dems like to pull dems from red states but his influence Tadpole Raisin Jul 2024 #80

KY is definitely the South Bettie Jul 2024 #46

Bettie... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #60

The rules are so different state to state Bettie Jul 2024 #69

I believe a special election would be held 2026 not at the jimfields33 Jul 2024 #178

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #120

Not for at least two years; the Governor would appoint a Democrat to the seat LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #128

I've heard two and four years Bettie Jul 2024 #129

A.R.S. 16-222. Vacancy in the office of United States senator or representative LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #135

Cooper nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #6

Saw him on msnbc. Gov Cooper is very well spoken & presents well. I like him alot. onetexan Jul 2024 #83

Since my favorite Gretchen Whitmer isn't interested in the job calguy Jul 2024 #7

Two claudette Jul 2024 #30

My husband is a strong Dem and a feminist and he believes a male choice for VP would be best for political reasons only. CTyankee Jul 2024 #53

That's true claudette Jul 2024 #56

Can we have Newsom? Is it ok to have both POTUS and VP from the same state? CTyankee Jul 2024 #57

CTyankee..... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #62

Not unless one of them moves claudette Jul 2024 #63

I've recently read... MoonchildCA Jul 2024 #67

Wes Moore is very likable but MD will go in the Dem spooky3 Jul 2024 #133

I want to see Wes Moore at the top of the ticket one of these days. pat_k Jul 2024 #168

Has she declined to submit the requested vetting materials? Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #43

I believe she said she wants to stay in Michigan before the vetting began calguy Jul 2024 #47

Kids grown and husband ready to retire? Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #59

I'd love to see that calguy Jul 2024 #87

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #126

He may turn out to be another Tim Kaine. Nice guy, spooky3 Jul 2024 #132

Kelly and Shapiro are my top two. NCDem47 Jul 2024 #8

NCDem47..CORRECTION Upthevibe Jul 2024 #36

Kelly's term is until 2029, but his replacement would be up for re-election in 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #116

LongtimeAZDem.. Upthevibe Jul 2024 #139

I tried a poll but couldn't figure it out either 😁 onetexan Jul 2024 #141

the current Lt Gov in Ky is a Democrat. However, Kentucky has elected more Democrats than Republicans yellowdogintexas Jul 2024 #163

The answer to 2 is yes. question everything Jul 2024 #37

I think there would have to be a special election called to replace Mark Kelly in the US Senate, red dog 1 Jul 2024 #154

I'm thinking Shapiro. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #9

Shapiro crazylikafox Jul 2024 #10

Kelly top pick for me (his seat would be safe until at least 2026). I like Shapiro, too though. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #11

still-prayin4rain..... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #66

Well, shoot, even better! :) nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #79

Okay....I'm now considering Upthevibe Jul 2024 #90

I finally saw him speak, he is very likeable. And was "not like us-ing" Vance, so I like that. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #147

We have such a deep bench of great potential VP's Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #15

I'm with you and Roy miss-nasty Jul 2024 #22

I guess one minus might be his age. subterranean Jul 2024 #39

Fiendish Thingy........ Upthevibe Jul 2024 #140

Kelly Tommy Carcetti Jul 2024 #16

Yes, has the right stuff, ... planetc Jul 2024 #177

I pretty much like Kelly Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #18

Tim Walz lacks the national exposure. Given we have such a short time frame till November i think best to stay safe onetexan Jul 2024 #19

Tim Walz just gave a wonderful endorsement of Kamala Harris. raging moderate Jul 2024 #32

Jilly_in_VA....... Upthevibe Jul 2024 #65

Pete Buttigeig bif Jul 2024 #20

He's great, but Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #25

Let them bring it. EndlessWire Jul 2024 #108

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jul 2024 #111

thank you Skittles Jul 2024 #113

I agree Pete is a national treasure! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #172

My gay mid20s daughter celebrated Kamala with a white bottle of wine onetexan Jul 2024 #28

In for a penny, in for a pound. bif Jul 2024 #31

Same here. I'm a huge Pete fan, and would vote for him in a second... SKKY Jul 2024 #44

Yes! Pete Buttigieg all the way! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #100

Important to note phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #123

Oh? Who were those gay presidents & VPs? onetexan Jul 2024 #145

LGBTQ+ pres/vp phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #146

Occupy Democrats and I agree. Hope everyone watches this video. sinkingfeeling Jul 2024 #153

Shapiro Rebl2 Jul 2024 #21

I really like Shapiro. He is the governor of my state. But Kelly would bring in the border states. debm55 Jul 2024 #23

Kelly would alienate many on the left, he's Democrate-lite krawhitham Jul 2024 #106

I like Shapiro but I don't see how he brings any votes with him that we didn't already have. ratchiweenie Jul 2024 #138

I prefer to leave it to the campaign SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #24

Kelly flakey_foont Jul 2024 #26

My favorite is claudette Jul 2024 #27

I like Kelly. Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #29

Cooper is very impressive, well spoken, and might help bring in North Carolina too Botany Jul 2024 #33

All Are Good Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #34

Ooohhh great pt about Gov Cooper's term ending. onetexan Jul 2024 #84

Mark Kelly Clouds Passing Jul 2024 #35

Shapiro, for a couple of reasons... SKKY Jul 2024 #40

We would keep it; the Governor would appoint a Democrat to the seat until 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #131

I was trying to find out what would happen, and couldn't find... SKKY Jul 2024 #165

Kelly. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #42

Not Shapiro. He supports school vouchers which weakens public education. Nevilledog Jul 2024 #45

Yikes, not good for public schools. Emile Jul 2024 #77

I thought he vetoed a voucher bill in August yorkster Jul 2024 #82

Seems like the veto was about implementation, not his support of the idea. Nevilledog Jul 2024 #95

Hmmmm. Thx for links. yorkster Jul 2024 #98

Beshear epreic01 Jul 2024 #48

Thank you for breaking these candidates down so thoughtfully! Agree w you re: Shapiro - he's only been Gov 18 months. onetexan Jul 2024 #58

Josh Shapiro is my pick peggysue2 Jul 2024 #49

Kelly for sure cpamomfromtexas Jul 2024 #50

Bashear or Kelly flamingdem Jul 2024 #51

I think Bashear, then Mark Kelly. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #68

Shapiro onecaliberal Jul 2024 #52

Shapiro or Beshear. orange jar Jul 2024 #54

Roy Cooper Ruby Zee Jul 2024 #61

Mark Kelly for me awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #64

Great point re: Shapiro's pro-Palestinian remarks. Kelly seems ideal to me given his background. onetexan Jul 2024 #78

The appointee would only hold the office until the next general election in 2026 LongtimeAZDem Jul 2024 #125

Stacey Abrams n/t Shrek Jul 2024 #71

pete. jcgoldie Jul 2024 #74

Agree. We have momentum there right now pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #89

Cooper or Shapiro nt Persondem Jul 2024 #75

Purely personal preference? Pete Buttigieg. WarGamer Jul 2024 #76

Harris/Shapiro seems like drawing 3 for an inside straight to me underpants Jul 2024 #81

I like Shapiro and Buttigieg almost equally, Greybnk48 Jul 2024 #85

Cooper is my first choice angrychair Jul 2024 #86

Pete Buttigieg pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #88

Pete's Not On the Short List Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #91

Agree. Once Mayor Pete wins a statewide office, he'll be unstoppable NT nbsmom Jul 2024 #93

SoS would be perfect for PeteB. onetexan Jul 2024 #96

1) I've seen reports today that he was asked to submit materials and spooky3 Jul 2024 #143

I saw that Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #175

Based on my social media feed, I'd say the strongest contenders right now are Beshear, Shapiro or Kelly nbsmom Jul 2024 #92

Same here. BigDemVoter Jul 2024 #94

Josh Shapiro ArnoldLayne Jul 2024 #97

Kelly Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #102

Beshear is a master politician and a knife fighter Wanderlust988 Jul 2024 #103

I don't think 'knife-fighter' and moonscape Jul 2024 #164

I really like Shapiro but I'm pulling for Kelly. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 2024 #104

I prefer Pete Buttigieg but I'll take anyone but Mark Kelly krawhitham Jul 2024 #105

I prefer whoever Harris prefers. I'm done with circular firing squads. Iggo Jul 2024 #107

Beshear, Kelly, Shapiro... no particular order Bucky Jul 2024 #115

*whom lizardkingjr Jul 2024 #122

Georgia Senator, Jon Ossoff Skya Rhen Jul 2024 #124

Shapiro Joe Cool Jul 2024 #127

Please do not put the war back in the spotlight! polichick Jul 2024 #130

Isn't the Lt. Gov of PA an election denier. If Shapiro goes on to be VP, it leaves her? CousinIT Jul 2024 #136

The lieutenant governor of PA is a Democrat. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #149

OK Thanks. I could have looked that up but misremembered CousinIT Jul 2024 #174

The lieutenant governor of PA is a Democrat. ARandomPerson Jul 2024 #150

Shapiro, Whitmer, Cooper and Kelly are all great. I think Kelly of... brush Jul 2024 #137

It's the same state thing with Newsom. (Two from CA) From what I've seen of Newsom, he's got an ego LeftInTX Jul 2024 #148

I know it is awful to say, but... pat_k Jul 2024 #169

A quirk of the electoral count act pat_k Jul 2024 #167

Good info on the 12 Amendment. Could be why Gov. Newsom is not mentioned as a VP possible. brush Jul 2024 #173

Interesting list of progressive accomplishments Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #144

Mark Kelly (with reservation about risk to Sen seat); Roy Cooper (term limited, office not at risk) pat_k Jul 2024 #151

I feel like an odd duck, but I have no real preference. Torchlight Jul 2024 #152

My preference is Mark Kelly. red dog 1 Jul 2024 #155

Pete Buttigieg - highly effective Traurigkeit Jul 2024 #157

Pete's a rockstar! n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #171

Cooper or Kelly Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #158

Shapiro nt Tribetime Jul 2024 #160

I Think Kelly is the Best Fit Though I Initially Thought It Should be Shapiro Indykatie Jul 2024 #166

Kelly LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #170

All of ones at the top of the list have positive traits. Politicub Jul 2024 #176