Posted on 04/08/2020 5:48:37 PM PDT by simpson96
While Florida might not be the most important swing state come November’s presidential election, it is the largest. Simply put, it is near impossible for President Donald Trump to win a second term without Florida though the Democratic candidate, presumably former Vice President Joe Biden, could build an electoral college majority without the Sunshine State.
Politicians from the Sunshine State always garner some buzz as potential vice presidential candidates but, in the 175 years of statehood, no Florida politician has ever been included on a major ticket. Of course, that could change this year since Trump moved from New York to Florida.(snip)
Now another Democrat from the Sunshine State is being mentioned as Biden’s possible understudy: U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla.
Shalala was included in Thomas Friedman’s column in the New York Times over a potential “national unity Cabinet” for Biden. While there are nods to the right–U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, to State–Friedman’s dream team, no surprise, veers sharply to the left. Former Vice President Al Gore to lead the EPA! U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, to the UN!
(snip)...having turned 79 in February, Shalala is even older than Biden. She didn’t exactly shine on the campaign trail in 2018 when she flipped a South Florida congressional seat and helped Democrats take over the chamber. While she might help Biden in Florida and Wisconsin, where she served in higher education, she’s not exactly a dynamic political force.
Still, Shalala should play a major role in the federal response to the coronavirus crisis. Having served all eight years during Bill Clinton’s presidency, Shalala is the longest-tenured secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in American history. She also served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin and as president of both Hunter College and the University of Miami.
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LOL at 79 she’s even older than SlowJoe!
Speech codes alert.
Didn’t she retire as a university president or something? If they pull her out of retirement, the Democrat cupboard is really bare.
She’s in Congress from Florida now.
Isn’t she a senator now representing short stubby people?
She’s probably a compromise pick between Nancy Pelosi & the Clintons. Just a stand-in because, well, somebody has to.
Joe & Donna?
The best the Dims can do?
Bwahahahaha!
Thought he was going to pick a female?
LOL
Being vertically challenged myself, I remember that song well. I also Have a repertoire of jokes. I’m so short my feet don’t reach the floor!
lol that fat old hag? ROFL
omg, stick with the Half-Whit !
lol
Donna Shalala?! LOL! She needs to stand on four boxes (as opposed to the one Blommberg stood on).
If this is serious, I can only conclude Democrats have given up and ceding the election to Trump. No one of quality was willing to run this time.
and one more thing: How can an old establishment hack be a unity pick?
Ha Ha...&......Good for you to able to deal with life in a positive manner
Ya done good
Donna is scraping the bottom of the barrel...
Since I find it hard to believe Joe can finish his term...
I would think a stronger candidate would be in order...
Apparently she has denied being a lesbian, but the gay activists won't be satisfied unless she admits to being one. If she isn't then she won't be acceptable for the ticket.
I'm sure she would really threaten Trump's chances of carrying Florida. Not...
Since I find it hard to believe Joe can finish his term...
I would think a stronger candidate would be in order...
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At least younger.
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