Mark Kelly now heavy favorite to be Harris’ running mate as he blasts JD Vance on Ukraine
Mark Kelly now heavy favorite to be Harris’ running mate as he blasts JD Vance on Ukraine
Harris campaign hasn’t formally announced pick for presumptive nominee’s running mate
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Without knowing more specific + or - details about the possible choices, I'd pick Shapiro over Kelly when you add up all the variables:
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As a governor Shapiro has executive experience, which Kelly doesn't. Cooper is also a governor but is already 67.
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Pennsylvania is an absolute must-win state. Arizona is also very important but is not a must-win. Gotta get PA.
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Shapiro is only 51 so would still be plenty young enough in 8 years to run for POTUS.
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With Shapiro you're not taking a current Senator off the field like with Kelly. Yes the Dem gov will appoint another Dem but will that person (or other Dem) be able to win again in 2 years vs. keeping Kelly in place who is highly likely to be re-elected. We really need to build up a bigger majority in the Senate over the next couple of cycles to be able to get important things done.
Well as of right now the Democrats have a solid lock on state wide elections. If they're going to do it, now is the time. A 2 year incumbent that doesn't leave the party is highly likely to get reelected.
Shapiro's also got some baggage, his Israel position for example. Kelly however will be vulnerable to a swift boat attack. However as VP that will have less impact than as a candidate. Whereas the Israel issue will cause some of the left to stay home.
It's all really complicated, I'm sure they're putting a lot of thought into it.
Yeah TBH I haven't read about all the details of the candidates' vulnerabilities so I was just going by their stats and locations. I'm sure we'll hear all about whatever downsides whoever gets picked has. I really don't see what could be gained by picking Cooper from NC though. Everyone also assumes it can't be Whitmer because you can't have two women, which is pretty irritating. It would be nice if having a two-woman ticket would be thought of as normal or even possible but I'm too old to ever see that happen in my lifetime.
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