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Probatim

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9. I think he'd make a fine VP just not right now.

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 02:22 PM

Jul 2024

I love him as our governor (but don't like the school voucher issue) and I think he'll do great for the state; however, given the wide
anti-Semitic streak in this country, having a Jewish first husband and a Jewish VP might cause problems for the ticket.

Trying to recognize things for what they are - and recognize that the fear in stupid/bigoted people tends to override their self-interests. It's how we got the first FFF 45 presidency.

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What do you think of Governor Shapiro as VP? I am torn. I want him here in PA as Governor , but think he will make a [View all] debm55 Jul 2024 OP

He's my pick wryter2000 Jul 2024 #1

Thank you , wryter. I agree with you. debm55 Jul 2024 #4

Me, too and here's why..he's bulldog agingdem Jul 2024 #11

I was for him but... QED Jul 2024 #2

Thank you QED. As a retired teacher, I agree. debm55 Jul 2024 #5

Very disappointing to hear that. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2024 #14

So they say - but most vouchers in AZ go to wealthy zip codes QED Jul 2024 #15

He is my first choice. OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #3

Thank you, OLDMDDEM, debm55 Jul 2024 #6

You're welcome. Go Kamala! OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #7

I like him, and I'm afraid they'll take away my great Gov. Walz! Ocelot II Jul 2024 #8

Thanks Ocelot II I saw Gov. Walz on a couple of shows. I liked him. He speaks his mind. Some things he said were quite debm55 Jul 2024 #10

I think he'd make a fine VP just not right now. Probatim Jul 2024 #9

I know what you are saying. Did you see when he was sworn in as Governor, that he used the bible from the Tree of Life debm55 Jul 2024 #12

I did and thought it was admirable of him. Probatim Jul 2024 #13

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