Man, I hope it’s Capt. Kelly. Just because it would be so nice to have a scientist at that level. He could be for the Democrats what they hoped Dr. Oz could be for Republicans, but Dr. Oz is weird as fuck.
He’s my pick as well, because I think he’s a good, sharp guy, and I think he’ll help the ticket the most. If I wasn’t concerned about them winning, I’d probably pick Buttigieg. Kelly is a little more conservative than I’d prefer and Pete just impresses me every time he opens his mouth.
Pete is very smart. His background concerns me.
What about his background do you find concerning?
I’ve been looking at this.
Kelly looks good but has little actual experience in government. And I doubt she wants to gamble with losing a Senate seat. So I think he’s out.
Shapiro has lots of state government experience, it’s not federal but still good for him thinking through policy decisions and knowing how to get things done. Also a swing state, and he has mid west appeal which works over multiple swing states. Apparently really good at fighting against maga types. I think he’s in.
And I doubt she wants to gamble with losing a Senate seat.
With a Dem governor to appoint a replacement, and a state that’s looking more blue than Wisconsin or Michigan or Virginia, its honestly not as big a gamble as you’d think.
Replacement lasts until 2026, whereas Kelly would last until 2028. That’s Harris’s mid term election. Losing the Senate can gridlock everything.
We lost the Senate when we elected Sinema and Manchin.
I hated Buttigieg because he went back on his progressive roots and disappointed his socialist father BUT I wish she would pick him.
My money though is on Kelly or Shapiro because they need AZ and PA.
I love Buttigieg and his VP debate versus Vance would be fun to witness, but is the US ready for a black female presidential candidate with an openly gay VP? I seem to have been wrong about how much racism and sexism would hinder Kamala so maybe it’s not an issue? I still fear it would be too much
I don’t like all Kelly’s positions, but helping potentially win AZ would be important and for undecideds and simple minded people the astronaut factor is not to be underestimated. He seems like a very “safe” and sensible pick.
is the US ready for a black female presidential candidate with an openly gay VP
Only if they’re Republicans.
I hated Buttigieg because he went back on his progressive roots and disappointed his socialist father
Buttigieg was always a technocratic cypher. He relied mostly on his access to elite schools, and background as a “McKenssyite” to get access to the stage. His primary credentials were being a one time mayor of a college town, and his elitist access that being a McKensie fellow afforded. When it seemed inconvenient to be a progressive, he was no longer a progressive. My central issue with him as a candidate was simply that he had not run-in and won a state or federal election. Its a soft-requirement I’ve had for a while is that you at least need to show me you can win elections. Him going on to spoiling the progressive tickets when and where necessary and being rewarded for that with his position as Transportation Secretary, was just insult to injury.
Yeah, him being rewarded for stopping a Bernie Sanders presidency was infuriating.
For context about his father…
Pete Buttigieg Just Dealt a Blow to His Father’s Legacy
https://jacobin.com/2020/03/pete-buttigieg-joseph-father-legacy-antonio-gramsci-bernie-sanders
Fascinating read. It actually makes me want to buy Buittigieg’s fathers book.
BUT I wish she would pick him.
Not enough McKinsey consultants in the White House.
I really, really hope it’s not Shapiro. Shapiro would be a huge setback for stopping the Israeli genocide, which is a massive not only campaign issue, but worldwide issue.
I think it’s Shapiro.
Harris is going to continue the genocide and if you complain you’ll be told that you’re supporting Donald Trump.
Its not genocide when the people you are fighting only wish for your obliteration.
A sentiment straight out of Mein Kampf
New episode of The Whitest Kids You Know?
Politically, in our racist and sexist country, the VP probably has to be a white man. If it’s not, the ticket loses a few percent of the vote.
