Who will Kamala pick as VP?

[SteveGrabowski]

basically this and I think Kelly's Senate seat is just too important, 2 years from now when an election would happen.

I'd never give up a senate seat outside a safely blue state for an inconsequential office like VP.

 

[Indus]

Why not Jon Stewart?

1. He doesn't want it which is good
2. Not like you're sacrificing a major spot in gov/ senate
3. Getting fired by Apple for his stance on China
4. counters the whole deep state narrative
5. might actually get through to some white guys in swing states

 

[nickqt]

Why not Jon Stewart?

1. He doesn't want it which is good
2. Not like you're sacrificing a major spot in gov/ senate
3. Getting fired by Apple for his stance on China
4. counters the whole deep state narrative
5. might actually get through to some white guys in swing states

Lots of us have said it, for years. Ain't no way it's happening though, unfortunately.

 

[Timorous]

She should pick Biden for VP, he has experience in the role.

 

[cytg111]

Doesn't matter. Fox will run it on a loop

MSM should take notice though and perhaps contemplate who is granted broadcast rights at the end of project2025...

 

[WelshBloke]

Why not Jon Stewart?

1. He doesn't want it which is good
2. Not like you're sacrificing a major spot in gov/ senate
3. Getting fired by Apple for his stance on China
4. counters the whole deep state narrative
5. might actually get through to some white guys in swing states

I refer you to point 1!

 

[zinfamous]

Why not Jon Stewart?

1. He doesn't want it which is good
2. Not like you're sacrificing a major spot in gov/ senate
3. Getting fired by Apple for his stance on China
4. counters the whole deep state narrative
5. might actually get through to some white guys in swing states

it's the first one. He won't run because it's stupid, and he's said this several dozen times over the last 20 years.

why do you people keep putting people forward that have repeatedly pointed out to you that they are simply telling jokes?

is your plan to capture him and store him in a large jar until he relents and agrees to run for office? Why even bother with these suggestions?

 

[pmv]

yeah since last night I've been thinking it will likely be Kelly. Can't complain.

I'm going to assume the biggest thing holding Shapiro back is his last name/being Jewish. Cause America!

I have been tempted to mention that what puts me off (knowing nothing else about the guy) is the fact he has the same last name as Ben Shapiro. Helen Shapiro was inoffensive, though, so maybe that cancels out?

Then again, I'm put off "Mayor Pete" by the fact he's apparently the "Booty Judge" - which makes him sound like a slightly-sleazy rap artist. So my nominative prejudices may be a trifle silly.

 

[Pens1566]

Shapiro only guarantees PA's electoral votes if he's at the top of the ticket.

I completely disagree. They'd still have to campaign/show up in the state, but he's well liked enough to put it in the safe column.

 

[Stokely]

I'd never give up a senate seat outside a safely blue state for an inconsequential office like VP.

The VP is inconsequential in a vacuum, the main thing is picking someone that helps her win the election in the first place. If that is a ham sandwich in PA or AZ or some other swing state, then I'm all for the ham sandwich. If she loses, we have way bigger worries than a Senate seat (though to be fair, the Democrats somehow getting control of Congress would be the only hope against Pres. 2025 and this corrupt Supreme Court.)

Kinda funny, I keep thinking "Ben Shapiro" as well and it definitely creates an instant negative reaction in me.

Re: Stewart
"Just telling jokes" is way understating JS IMO. Dude is very smart and understands the issues. He can say that he's just telling jokes, because he's not an arrogant narcissistic turd like most politicians. "Political experience" I reckon is way overblown. He's had to deal with staffs and people working for him, the President should be a ceo whose main job is to smile and wave and hire smart people for the actual work. Not that it matters if he doesn't want the job. If it took a celebrity to beat the 2025 neanderthals I'd take it in a heartbeat. Like it or not (I don't), it helps to be a fricking game show host speaker when you are a candidate.

 

[HomerJS]

it's the first one. He won't run because it's stupid, and he's said this several dozen times over the last 20 years.

why do you people keep putting people forward that have repeatedly pointed out to you that they are simply telling jokes?

is your plan to capture him and store him in a large jar until he relents and agrees to run for office? Why even bother with these suggestions?

He should moderate a debate. He would be fair and tough on both sides and pierce through all the bullshit.

 

[Stokely]

Yep, I still remember when he put those Crossfire clowns in their place, they were the first of those ridiculous "on the left! on the right!" jousting cable sham shows. "Why are you hurting the country?" to paraphrase.

I honestly doubt either party would want him as moderator, but especially Trump would bleat about it.

 

[dank69]

Why not Jon Stewart?

1. He doesn't want it which is good
2. Not like you're sacrificing a major spot in gov/ senate
3. Getting fired by Apple for his stance on China
4. counters the whole deep state narrative
5. might actually get through to some white guys in swing states

Getting into bed with Apple in the first place should be your red flag. I'm glad he got the fuck out but what exactly did he expect?

 

[Fenixgoon]

He should moderate a debate. He would be fair and tough on both sides and pierce through all the bullshit.

Can't agree with this enough. Stewart would hold both sides (TM) to account.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Illinois has a massive history of political corruption, so no Spritzer.


Not sure I've ever heard of this guy:

Kamala Harris Running Mate Wildcard Emerges​

Retired Admiral William McRaven is being considered as a surprise choice for Kamala Harris's 2024 running mate according to NBC News.

 

[dank69]

Can't agree with this enough. Stewart would hold both sides (TM) to account.

There is a time to hold both sides accountable. This is not that time.

 

[MrSquished]

@BoomerD Just wanted to let you know, these kind of attacks on Kamala are being enabled by folks such as yourself who continue a narrative that she was just a slutty woman who slept with a dude to get ahead and not acknowledging anything else about her career. I hope you are keeping those attacks on her to this forum, and not to people in your life who are still thinking about voting.

also, it's great how Gen-Z has co-opted the coconut tree statement as such a positive thing. They are re-claiming it. That was a key phrase republicans took totally out of context to show she just said word salads. Except it's a solid statement about who we are and where we come from. The phrase is fine - it was just taken out of context. So please stop those attacks as well.

ESPN's Ryan Clark calls out 'disgusting' Fox Business guest over Kamala Harris comments

ESPN's Ryan Clark found a clip of a Fox Business guest discussing Kamala Harris in a denigrating fashion to be "disgusting."

awfulannouncing.com

 

[Stokely]

Why in the ever-loving hell would anyone from Illinois ever be considered ??

McRaven being ex-military of course is a selling point. I don't happen to like the hero-worship of everything military in this country but there's no doubt it couldn't hurt. Not sure it helps bring along a swing state though.

Considering her opponent has literally used sex as a weapon (found liable for rape) and admitted in public to having the freedom to grope women as he pleases, anyone voting against Harris due to some relationship she had is an abject asshole in the first place.

 

[Fenixgoon]

There is a time to hold both sides accountable. This is not that time.

During a debate? I don't see why not. The difference being Harris might get corrected on some slight technicality while Trump would immediately be called on bullshit

 

[dank69]

During a debate? I don't see why not. The difference being Harris might get corrected on some slight technicality while Trump would immediately be called on bullshit

In a world where Biden is old/senile and Trump is "strong," a minor technical misstatement from Democrats is seen as equal to 100,000 Trump whoppers.

 

[skyking]

it's the first one. He won't run because it's stupid, and he's said this several dozen times over the last 20 years.

why do you people keep putting people forward that have repeatedly pointed out to you that they are simply telling jokes?

is your plan to capture him and store him in a large jar until he relents and agrees to run for office? Why even bother with these suggestions?

Put him in there with Michelle Obama and see which one gives up first!

 

[Fenixgoon]

In a world where Biden is old/senile and Trump is "strong," a minor technical misstatement from Democrats is seen as equal to 100,000 Trump whoppers.

Touchée 👍

 

[MrSquished]

Word is Kelly has taken a hit especially for his vote against the pro-Union PRO act and anti-labor stances. Only three dems voted against the PRO act - the other two were Manchin and Sinema, plus Kelly.

 

[Stokely]

Ugh. I don't know enough about the ins and outs of that act, but that's not good company.

 

[SteveGrabowski]

The VP is inconsequential in a vacuum, the main thing is picking someone that helps her win the election in the first place. If that is a ham sandwich in PA or AZ or some other swing state, then I'm all for the ham sandwich. If she loses, we have way bigger worries than a Senate seat (though to be fair, the Democrats somehow getting control of Congress would be the only hope against Pres. 2025 and this corrupt Supreme Court.)

Does it matter on election day though? The only times I have seen much voter enthusiasm for a VP were Palin in 08 and Bentsen in 88 and their tickets got creamed.