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thesquanderer

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

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 02:31 PM

Jul 26

I like Gore, but I'm not sure how many people have ever called him an "exciting" candidate.

A lot of comments here seem to be about this pick or that being less than ideal on some particular issue. I don't think a VP's stand on any issue is all that relevant. What matters more is, as you say, exciting. Dynamic, charismatic speakers.

I haven't seen a lot of most of these contenders speaking, but from what I've seen, Pete and Shapiro impress me most in terms of who I think will be the most effective campaigners.

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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