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Upthevibe

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51. pat_k....

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 08:30 PM

Jul 24

I had read that Kelly's seat was safe until 2029 (January) due to the Dem. Governor being able to make an appointment.

Then an Arizona DU'er told me the appointment would only last until 2026.

I'm still not clear on whether or not Beshear would cause us to have a Governor's seat go from blue to red....That's a tough one for me.

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BESHEAR!!!! There's a reason Kentucky Progressives are Screaming his Name [View all] epreic01 Jul 24 OP

Thanks for giving that insight senseandsensibility Jul 24 #1

+1 n/t Mister Ed Jul 24 #12

I'm in. Harris/Beshear mzmolly Jul 24 #2

What are the odds of another Democrat being elected governor in Kentucky? Slim and none. OMGWTF Jul 24 #45

Yeah, that's what worries me. ShazzieB Jul 24 #47

I don't know enough about the political landscape in KY mzmolly Jul 24 #48

The Lt Governor will advance and Andy is term limited. TheKentuckian Jul 24 #58

Good to hear! ShazzieB Jul 24 #64

Not great HOWEVER epreic01 Jul 24 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author edisdead Jul 26 #80

He won't give us the state or help with the rust-belt where we win...Shapiro is the best pick. Demsrule86 Jul 26 #79

Works for me! calimary Jul 24 #3

I'd be very happy with Andy as Kamala's VP running mate Bundbuster Jul 24 #4

I think we need two younger candidates, too. CrispyQ Jul 24 #5

I agree... mamajudi Jul 24 #16

I like him a lot travelingthrulife Jul 24 #6

I think Shapiro is too moderate with his private school Emile Jul 24 #7

But he will bring us Pennsylvania MadameButterfly Jul 24 #13

As far as I know Beshear is against School vouchers standingtall Jul 24 #15

That's a huge plus for me. Emile Jul 24 #24

Me too but in this election MadameButterfly Jul 24 #29

I been hearing that argument all my life. At 73 how Emile Jul 24 #31

It will never go away MadameButterfly Jul 24 #32

How did Biden and Harris win? Emile Jul 24 #34

The former Senator from MBNA was the moderate. TheKentuckian Jul 24 #59

Thats why Bernie Sanders supported and Emile Jul 24 #62

Joe Biden didn't pop into existence in 2020 TheKentuckian Jul 24 #69

Okay 👌 Emile Jul 24 #70

Covid, which Trump botched MadameButterfly Jul 29 #81

"Balancing the ticket" isn't necessary this year jmowreader Jul 24 #72

Cooper ticks all those boxes. And can take NC. JanMichael Jul 29 #85

I was referring to Shapiro MadameButterfly Jul 24 #26

Remember Pennsylvania is Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with West Virginia in the middle Buckeyeblue Jul 24 #20

Beshear can speak to many of the people who need persuading MadameButterfly Jul 24 #27

Shapiro epreic01 Jul 24 #68

No matter what we are not getting West Virgina. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #41

I'm not saying that... Buckeyeblue Jul 24 #49

Not Shapiro! cannabis_flower Jul 24 #50

Not only could we lose Michigan, we could lose a critical mass of Gen Z. Sky Jewels Jul 24 #54

OK, that is disqualifying MadameButterfly Jul 29 #84

But he will make a lot of Gen Z angry with his extremely pro-Israel stance. Sky Jewels Jul 24 #53

He's very charismatic BUT epreic01 Jul 24 #67

The First Major Harrison Decision Will Be Her VP Choice - I Hope She Aces That Decision Indykatie Jul 24 #8

We have an "embarrassment of riches' from which to pull. Beshear is definitely one of them. hlthe2b Jul 24 #9

All good, however... pat_k Jul 24 #10

I don't think its worth risking a swing state senate seat MadameButterfly Jul 24 #14

I vacillate pat_k Jul 24 #39

Do you think MAGA or undecideds will give Kelly credit MadameButterfly Jul 29 #82

pat_k.... Upthevibe Jul 24 #51

Veepstakes calculus rarely points to a clear "best" pat_k Jul 24 #61

Everyone seems to like Andy Beshear. yardwork Jul 24 #11

I agree on Roy Cooper pat_k Jul 24 #42

I like Beshear too. MiKenMi33 Jul 24 #17

That would be brilliant MadameButterfly Jul 24 #33

As a fellow Kentuckian, I couldn't have said it better myself! steelyboo Jul 24 #43

Could Andy be a Senator? Yes epreic01 Jul 24 #71

No matter who she picks as VP angrychair Jul 24 #18

Exactly. TomSlick Jul 24 #44

Your post is an excellent argument for Beshear Politicub Jul 24 #19

Is there another dem waiting in the wings that could be elected governor? 2 Meow Momma Jul 24 #21

Jacqueline Coleman is Lieutenant Governor of KY and is a Democrat standingtall Jul 24 #22

Good to know! Thanks. nt 2 Meow Momma Jul 24 #25

Mea Culpa ! I thought the Lt Gov was a Republican. He might leave in that case. nt yellowdogintexas Jul 24 #38

Story time... blueknight73 Jul 24 #23

my dream for Andyh is McTurtle's Senate seat. I think the timing is right for yellowdogintexas Jul 24 #37

I feel like he should run for the Senate seat. I understand Mitch is retiring, is that correct? msfiddlestix Jul 24 #28

Something else to consider epreic01 Jul 24 #73

Very informative, thank you for demystifying that aspect of Kentucky's voting trends msfiddlestix Jul 25 #75

He'd be a great pick and really able to reach those rural working people we need in swing states. Nanjeanne Jul 24 #30

Gov Andy is awesome. He ran one of the most effective COVID responses in the country yellowdogintexas Jul 24 #35

The Lt. Gov of KY is a Democrat. Music Man Jul 24 #60

I saw that in another post (and pronounced Mea Culpa) nt yellowdogintexas Jul 24 #66

She has so many excellent, excellent folks to choose from. lark Jul 24 #36

Earl G The Butler Jul 24 #40

No matter who Ms. Harris chooses, the hillbilly who wants to treat women's... NNadir Jul 24 #46

Harris-Beshear sounds very good to me 💪🏻 Miami Blue Jul 24 #52

My thumbs up. For sure. kyburbonkid Jul 24 #55

Beshear is my first choice. Whitmer is second. Or vice versa. I like them both. Dem4life1970 Jul 24 #56

I think bdamomma Jul 24 #57

He's my favorite to become VP kimbutgar Jul 24 #63

Andy Beshear is quickly becoming my favorite too. Emile Jul 25 #74

Lexington DUer checking in get the red out Jul 25 #76

He's my 2nd choice after Pete! phoenix_rising Jul 25 #77

re: "This ticket would be exciting and energetic like Clinton/Gore in 92." thesquanderer Jul 26 #78

No. Keep Beshear governor of this deeply red state. It was incredibly difficult for KY Dems to elect a Dem. gov. onetexan Jul 29 #83