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edisdead

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128. I am sorry but why must we do it with a homosexual vp?

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 11:58 PM

Jul 24

why is that even a criteria?

We need to right the nation and if Pete can help do that, Great! but why is his sexual orientation something that makes him more of a reason to make him the VP?

Has he been a governor who needs to work with a state house of reps and senate to get things accomplished? Did he have to work with a state AG, court system, help to work with police forces? Set policy and vision for dept of education? Agricultural depts? Has je had to work ofn a budget for a state?

I mean I know he was mayor if South Bend….. And he served in the military and was transportation secretary. And he IS wicked smart. But honestly we have OTHER great candidates to consider as well. Who have experience in areas that are more directly related to the job of a president should they need to step in.

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When did we stop being the big tent party? [View all] William769 Jul 24 OP

The goal is to keep Motherfucker away from the White House Aviation Pro Jul 24 #1

Indiana was not the question nor the reason given to keep him off the ticket. William769 Jul 24 #2

He's not being 'kept off the ticket' Aviation Pro Jul 24 #15

Your concern is noted. William769 Jul 24 #16

what misstep is that? WarGamer Jul 24 #98

he's never been on ANY list I've seen for VP. oldsoftie Jul 24 #55

He doesn't need to be on the list. William769 Jul 24 #57

knowing that some people won't vote for someone gay NoRethugFriends Jul 24 #102

The Venn diagram of people who hate gays and people who won't vote for Dems is a circle. ms liberty Jul 25 #134

People who wouldn't vote for a gay man are already Trump voters. WarGamer Jul 25 #139

There is a report he is being vetted BootinUp Jul 24 #63

I understood he was being vetted. MLAA Jul 24 #104

He doesn't live in Indiana anymore. madaboutharry Jul 24 #6

He is unelected in Michigan, he is best known and arrived on the national scene as mayor of Indianapolis Aviation Pro Jul 24 #13

Mayor of South Bend soandso Jul 24 #18

Next Governor of Michigan. multigraincracker Jul 24 #27

Maybe that's one of the reasons they moved to Michigan? FloridaBlues Jul 24 #93

Lots of reasons to leave Indiana.... TommyT139 Jul 24 #105

And THAT needs to be the sole focus on this race. Everything else take a back seat. oldsoftie Jul 24 #54

Pete lives in Michigan now. Celerity Jul 24 #94

I didn't know that. I thought maybe he moved to Niles Emile Jul 24 #117

I guess some just can't deal yet, and its sad really CANADIANBEAVER69 Jul 24 #3

Thank you. William769 Jul 24 #7

You're right.What Mayor Pete brings to the table IS what matters. nbsmom Jul 24 #35

It doesn't matter to us here on DU who you love calguy Jul 24 #42

Your imputed reality dickthegrouch Jul 24 #58

And they don't even see it Politicub Jul 24 #64

Sorry to inform you calguy Jul 24 #76

Like I said to someone else, maybe one day you'll get it. n/t Politicub Jul 24 #83

I already have calguy Jul 24 #120

Whatever...dick the grouch calguy Jul 24 #75

I do understand the reality CANADIANBEAVER69 Jul 24 #61

Ditto, thank you. EastBayGuy Jul 24 #62

what states can he bring DonCoquixote Jul 24 #85

Post removed Post removed Jul 24 #86

it would feel like force feeding. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #4

Was it a bridge too far with Gays in the military? Was it a bridge too far with marriage equality? William769 Jul 24 #10

it's a bridge too far having a black woman of color stop the ticket with a gay running mate. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #23

Whats wrong with adding to their fear? William769 Jul 24 #26

It's the risk factor that scares me sitting in the big tent. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #41

what has he done that Whitmer or Shapiro cannot do DonCoquixote Jul 24 #88

he is the best communicator our Party has, he is almost otherworldly in his ability to respond to any situation Celerity Jul 24 #112

Then he should be a spokesperson. edisdead Jul 24 #126

WOKE is positive. Has never been negative Traurigkeit Jul 24 #19

it's negative to a huge portion of the public through gaslighting. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #25

I keep hearing it always seems impossible until it's done since Kamala became our nominee. Politicub Jul 24 #65

What if we had an open convention? SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #72

It keeps getting worse. Politicub Jul 24 #73

sorry. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #101

Yes, this is Democratic Underground kcr Jul 25 #135

An open convention for the nominee? No. oldsoftie Jul 24 #116

Exactly SleeplessinSoCal Jul 24 #124

Yes! but you've been here long enough to know how it works though oldsoftie Jul 25 #133

I hear you Skittles Jul 24 #5

Pete is the cream of the crop? edisdead Jul 24 #127

Nothing's been decided yet, has it? spanone Jul 24 #8

No. I wish I could add my two cents here. William769 Jul 24 #14

I've read that Pete is being vetted along with others. Think. Again. Jul 24 #9

Democrats run scared. It's what we do. Gore1FL Jul 24 #11

If you are not running scared right, now, you are not paying attention. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #39

I am not scared of the GOP's false narratives. nt Gore1FL Jul 24 #67

That is because you are not the one falling for them. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #90

Why can't we do that with a homosexual vice president? nt Gore1FL Jul 24 #95

Maybe we can. I will trust Harris to decide. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #107

I am sorry but why must we do it with a homosexual vp? edisdead Jul 24 #128

I prefer Mayor Pete. He happens to be homosexual. It's not a crieria, but rather a deal-breaker for some. Gore1FL Jul 25 #132

A woman alone is a significant lift in this country. TheKentuckian Jul 24 #111

Sad and frustrating! brer cat Jul 24 #12

We didn't SocialDemocrat61 Jul 24 #17

I wrote in Behind the Aegis's thread in LBGTQ that we aren't yet the people we like to think we are. madaboutharry Jul 24 #20

Please let's not stir stuff up. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #21

Exactly what am I stirring up? William769 Jul 24 #24

Questioning our candidate's ability to make her own choices. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #30

I am not Questioning our candidate's ability to make her own choices William769 Jul 24 #38

Do you think that a gay VP would not be a wedge issue in the swing states Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #43

I am so over wedge issues. William769 Jul 24 #46

My existence is a wedge issue to some Politicub Jul 24 #68

Ok. whatever. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #43

Being gay or female isn't a weakness. sheshe2 Jul 24 #47

I agree; neither is a weakness,; neither is color, but only recently in our history Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #92

Lm torn Figarosmom Jul 24 #22

Everybody is welcome into the tent. pwb Jul 24 #28

I agree, there are leaders all over the world that are women, or are gay and some are gay women. Bev54 Jul 24 #29

This is less a teaching moment, than a winning one. Big Blue Marble Jul 24 #37

We just nominated a black woman and you think we're not a big tent party? onenote Jul 24 #31

I never said he is the best candidate. William769 Jul 24 #70

When we became the party of reality at a time when we really, really, really elocs Jul 24 #32

I believe that Harris has asked for him to submit info required for vetting... hlthe2b Jul 24 #33

Thank you for your post. William769 Jul 24 #71

Overall, we are Kaleva Jul 24 #34

Sorry, fear of a "first" to far ..... pat_k Jul 24 #36

Whoever is picked - some will be upset - but the person chosen will be the best choice for the role getagrip_already Jul 24 #40

I'm gay and I don't particularly like Pete. yardwork Jul 24 #45

And thats fine. William769 Jul 24 #48

Agreed. yardwork Jul 24 #49

EastBayGuy Jul 24 #66

What is it you don't like about the McKinsey work? FHRRK Jul 24 #91

K&R Solly Mack Jul 24 #50

Thank you! William769 Jul 24 #52

There's also a lot of enthusiasm for Buttigieg. n/t Mister Ed Jul 24 #51

Pete doesnt bring a State with him. THATS what's needed here. oldsoftie Jul 24 #53

Baby, we are in uncharted territory in so many ways right now. Politicub Jul 24 #69

But electoral College votes are all the matters. nt oldsoftie Jul 24 #77

Maybe one day you'll get it. n/t Politicub Jul 24 #82

We have ONE way to elect presidents. That is all I need to "get" oldsoftie Jul 24 #114

Arguably, no VP candidate has "brought" their state since LBJ in 1960. tritsofme Jul 24 #80

Kamala and Pete is the ticket of my dreams Politicub Jul 24 #56

You are correct & thank you. William769 Jul 24 #59

I'm not sure it's claudette Jul 24 #60

I am a gay man, and would love to see Buttigieg as the VP pick. BUT . . . markpkessinger Jul 24 #74

We submit to their fear mongering. Voltaire2 Jul 24 #78

I think now is the perfect time and he is an awesome cadidate. LizBeth Jul 24 #79

Pete's my favorite! Lars39 Jul 24 #81

We can't always get what we want Mz Pip Jul 24 #84

Harris/Buttigieg for the win! pinkstarburst Jul 24 #89

Rec nt berniesandersmittens Jul 24 #96

I'm for Pete... lame54 Jul 24 #97

I don't really see his orientation as being a line in sand among Democrats. Torchlight Jul 24 #99

These picks are always strategic in some way. alarimer Jul 24 #100

Seems clear to me vercetti2021 Jul 24 #103

Fair point JustAnotherGen Jul 24 #106

He would be a great choice! iemanja Jul 24 #108

I don't understand the question. Self Esteem Jul 24 #109

What? It's just pragmatic. scipan Jul 24 #110

So... I've had a lot going on and not seen who is objecting to Buttigieg Ohio Joe Jul 24 #113

No one is relayerbob Jul 24 #115

William is no shit stirrer Ohio Joe Jul 24 #119

+1000 BannonsLiver Jul 25 #138

I hear you. My top choice is Wes Moore, but I've been told that ecstatic Jul 24 #118

To begin with, your premise is risible. Abolishinist Jul 24 #121

The perfect is the enemy of the good. Keep your eyes on the prize. Hekate Jul 24 #122

the tent is big but there is only 1 VP chair. Takket Jul 24 #123

The tent is fine. I think you have a oroblem with other having opinions edisdead Jul 24 #125

I've been reading this thread on and off today Bettie Jul 25 #129

I love Pete jmbar2 Jul 25 #130

who is "we" and "us" Nimble_Idea Jul 25 #131

Bc we don't have the luxury to put up anyone that doesn't bring us a win. FlyingPiggy Jul 25 #136

Yeah Dems are a small tent party. BannonsLiver Jul 25 #137