Posted on 07/23/2024 5:32:37 PM PDT by Michael.SF.
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be closing in on the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden after he dropped out of the 2024 race Sunday—triggering a rushed competition among the Democratic Party’s rising stars to become her running mate.
Harris’ campaign has sent vetting materials to:
Cooper (NC) He and Harris have stumped for Biden in his home state, which hasn’t picked a Democratic president since 2008 but is typically close, and he spoke to Harris over the phone Sunday, he told MSNBC on Monday.
Shapiro (PA), who like Harris, previously served as his home state’s attorney general and fought lawsuits from former President Donald Trump and his allies challenging Biden’s 2020 win in the state, could help shore up support in a must-win Rust Belt state for Democrats.
Kelly (AZ) also represents a swing state Biden narrowly won in 2020, and he defeated Trump-backed Republican Blake Masters in the 2022 midterm to help Democrats maintain control of the Senate—the former astronaut and husband of former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., tweeted Sunday he “couldn’t be more confident that [Harris] is the right person to defeat Donald Trump.”
Whitmer (MI) could also help the party win votes in a key swing state, but she said Monday she would not accept an offer to be Harris’ running mate.
Walz (MN) who chairs the Democratic National Convention rules committee, told CBS Minneapolis affiliate WCCO on Monday is something he would “be a little nervous about.”
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I saw another reports that said Pritzker is on the list and Whitmer has said no.
I think Kelly to be the most likely of those named.
Her biggest problem is all of them could outshine her
Interesting. Each brings risks, who adds more in that balance?
I can’t see them risking Kelly’s Senate seat if they lose.
What about Breshears. I know he doesn’t give them a state, but he’s the closest match to Vance.
Definitely not a problem for Vance.
Tell me again why Mike Pence isn’t running with Trump again?
Exactly like Jimmy Stewart in Mr.Smith Goes To Washington being told to keep quiet and he will be told how to vote on every bill by the insiders by the Claude Raines character Senator Joseph Payne, Kamala will be handed the choice “she” has made for VP. And get smeared and ruined if she dares to disagree.
That’s a good point. Especially Kelly.
Arizona law requires an appointee of the same party if he wins…and he stays a senator if the ticket loses. Other than that, great analysis.
Kelly, could bring AZ with him but it would be close. Trump has a big lead here and a lot of us still believe that Hobbs robbed Lake of the Governorship. Kelly is not that popular here, as he has not much to speak of. He would not be a Senator if his wife had not been shot.
I think it would be hard for any VP to outshine Trump. But Harris was selected VP as impeachment insurance, a candidate that no one would want. Which makes her being out-shined a very real possiblity
How about ButtPlug?
Between the 2 of them, they’ve got a vast majority of the DEI bases covered.
On CNN....
CNN Under Fire For Suggesting Jew Could Be ‘Risk’ For VP Pick.
John King sparked controversy while discussing potential vice presidential candidates for Kamala Harris, saying that one of the cons of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is that “He’s Jewish. There could be some risks with putting him on the ticket.”
Robbed Lake through the dastardly tactic of getting more votes than her.
Mark Halperin said that KAMALA has been VETTING these people for a WHILE!!! hmmmmmmm
Mr.Smith Goes To Washington is a must show to the American people these days
Like it matters.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Because Judas Mike Pence is a traitor.
I think Harris is the party’s sacrificial lamb. Who want’s to be part of a sacrificial lamb team?
If Gallegos wins, I bet she would appoint herself. She has bribery cloud floating over her head regarding contributions from a rest home company that gave her $400,000 and receives a large increase in their regulated fees.
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