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angrychair

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55. So, I'm all over the place on this

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 01:50 PM

Jul 2024

Walz is an very articulate speaker, smart and strong Democrat with good experience but not to old and is a military veteran. He is a complete package. I admit I slept on him and shouldn't have.

Mark Kelly is a genuine American hero. An astronaut . Popular sitting US Senator. Military veteran and pilot. He brings a lot to the table and would have wide appeal. Could help deliver AZ.

Roy Cooper knows NC like the back of his hand. He managed to when two terms on a very purple state. Could help deliver NC to a Democratic Party presidential candidate for the first time since 2008. Could also help with other southern states like Virginia and Georgia. Biggest negative is he is older than the other potential candidates.

Of all of these, I'm still set on Cooper but would be happy and proud to have any of them.
Back up would be Walz and Kelly as a tie. I couldn't choose

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Here are the negatives I see for each of the VP options... [View all] brooklynite Jul 2024 OP

Pete is my dream sky_masterson Jul 2024 #1

good points CurtEastPoint Jul 2024 #4

I agree wholeheartedly. Kittycatkat Jul 2024 #27

Mark Kelly voted with Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin against Biden's pick for Labor Sec'y. BComplex Jul 2024 #28

So his vote had no impact AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #39

"and his vote was meaningless." Well, not to me, really. BComplex Jul 2024 #44

That plays well to those who might not want to vote for a Democrat sky_masterson Jul 2024 #51

As a Senator, Joe Biden seemed immovably centrist. Aristus Jul 2024 #52

I'm all in for Walz now anyway. I don't see any downside with him. BComplex Jul 2024 #59

Mayor Pete is a smart guy. And, him being gay is not a "negative." PeaceWave Jul 2024 #63

Cooper can not run for governor again anyway. LisaL Jul 2024 #2

Thanks for posting this. Food for thought..... democrank Jul 2024 #3

Cooper's risk might be worth it Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #5

Yep. Cooper won NC twice, which is not an easy thing to do for a democrat. LisaL Jul 2024 #6

Gov Cooper clarified that the Lt Gov has little power when he is out of state FloridaBlues Jul 2024 #43

I don't think Robinson would be dumb enough to go off the deep end every time Cooper left dsc Jul 2024 #7

I don't think you've met Mark Robinson..... brooklynite Jul 2024 #8

I have but he is currently under some supervision apparently dsc Jul 2024 #10

Going by his commercials, someone is holding his leash. Hard. mucholderthandirt Jul 2024 #61

Cooper is my governor and he says he's not worried about leaving the state. yardwork Jul 2024 #22

SWOT Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #9

Walz Is My Dark-Horse Choice RustyWheels Jul 2024 #11

If feeding kids, supporting abortion rights, providing tuition free college etc is "left leaning" then I guess Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #18

I just moved from Minneapolis, lived there 2 yrs and I think MN in many ways LizBeth Jul 2024 #24

I pretty much agree with everything you said, RustyWheels. Walz is a great pick. BComplex Jul 2024 #46

Kelly is safest... Buttigieg is aspirational. WarGamer Jul 2024 #12

My choice is Andy Besher. I know he is a risk, but I think he could bring a lot to the campaign. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #13

He can't bring a state in...Shapiro brings us must win PA... Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #17

I think Beshear would help win other states. yardwork Jul 2024 #25

I agree, gab13by13 Jul 2024 #36

Not at all impressed with Beshear. BComplex Jul 2024 #47

I am seeing Pete Buttigieg EVERYWHERE pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #14

As I recall Obama went with an older VP. LisaL Jul 2024 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #40

I would pick Shapiro...he can help deliver PA...I like Pete. Demsrule86 Jul 2024 #15

Josh Shapiro...he's an articulate bulldog... agingdem Jul 2024 #33

Agreed! My reasons.Smart, thinks quick on his feet, military service, held elected office. QUICK to defend his positions usaf-vet Jul 2024 #16

The way Walz frames positions (supposedly left leaning) is brilliant. Video at Harris rally from yesterday Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #19

That is fun. I like him... LizBeth Jul 2024 #21

Ok. He just moved up to my first place pick. Very charismatic, even in a t-shirt and ballcap. BComplex Jul 2024 #48

Personally I want Pete and kicks ass in all interview. Fast and smart. I like Walz and LizBeth Jul 2024 #20

I've been thinking as well. I feel the best one Bluesaph Jul 2024 #23

Great post DeepWinter Jul 2024 #26

Buttigieg and Walz are my favorite picks. Energetic, young, well-spoken, smart. BComplex Jul 2024 #29

I don't get a young vibe at all from Walz onandup Jul 2024 #32

I think he projects a younger vibe when he talks than he looks. But he also has kind of a good attitude thing playing BComplex Jul 2024 #37

David Hogg is a Walz fan moonscape Jul 2024 #56

"Pro Gaza" Democrats like myself don't object to nominating a Jew onandup Jul 2024 #30

"Pro peace" Democrats like myself also don't object to nominating a Jew. quaint Jul 2024 #34

Before Mark Kelly became a senator, he made millions speaking and consulting, records show quaint Jul 2024 #31

Nice try re. Walz BeyondGeography Jul 2024 #38

Well said. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #42

I'm with you, BeyondGeography! I'm now 100% Walz. He has EVERYTHING we need. BComplex Jul 2024 #50

Think down to McRaven and Kelly with Cooper close behind. gibraltar72 Jul 2024 #41

As much as I'd love to see Beshear or Buttigieg in there, Bayard Jul 2024 #45

Gov. Walz H2O Man Jul 2024 #49

Pete doesn't bring a state though themaguffin Jul 2024 #53

Josh Shapiros worst traits are not his religion or school voucher position ColinC Jul 2024 #54

Donald Trump, sexual predator. OnDoutside Jul 2024 #62

Exactly. His flaws(if you even want to call them that) pale in comparison to an actual rapist ColinC Jul 2024 #67

So, I'm all over the place on this angrychair Jul 2024 #55

Shapiro on school vouchers.... spanone Jul 2024 #57

I like Mark Kelly. Charlie Chapulin Jul 2024 #58

Sorry but Not speaking for all young voters but Kelly isn't someone they look up to. He represents military to them. flying_wahini Jul 2024 #60

Re Shapiro OnDoutside Jul 2024 #64

There is a big difference between not being able to deliver a state and being the cause of losing an election. elocs Jul 2024 #65

I saw how the moderates treated Joe. Emile Jul 2024 #66

Naturally. 🙄 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #68