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BFR said:

The big question is now who will be Kamala's running mate. She should announce her pick either before the convention, or right after it starts like Trump did with Vance.

At first glance, I would say Gov. Gavin Newsom is the best choice, but being he and Kamala are both from California, makes him less than ideal. I think her best pick, as things look right now, is Chuck Schumer, Senator from NY.

Neither of those picks make much sense. It’s going to be a moderate white guy that appeals to the midwest/rust belt.



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zorg1000 said:
BFR said:

The big question is now who will be Kamala's running mate. She should announce her pick either before the convention, or right after it starts like Trump did with Vance.

At first glance, I would say Gov. Gavin Newsom is the best choice, but being he and Kamala are both from California, makes him less than ideal. I think her best pick, as things look right now, is Chuck Schumer, Senator from NY.

Neither of those picks make much sense. It’s going to be a moderate white guy that appeals to the midwest/rust belt.

Bingo

There a few options out there but the two names that came to my head first for a good VP pick was

Josh Shapiro - Popular Pennsylvania governor a state she must win

Roy Cooper - Governor of North Carolina, could help put into play some southern states like North Carolina, Georgia



Cyran said:
zorg1000 said:

Neither of those picks make much sense. It’s going to be a moderate white guy that appeals to the midwest/rust belt.

Bingo

There a few options out there but the two names that came to my head first for a good VP pick was

Josh Shapiro - Popular Pennsylvania governor a state she must win

Roy Cooper - Governor of North Carolina, could help put into play some southern states like North Carolina, Georgia

Those are both good picks, I also think Andy Beshear, not because Kentucky is in play but because he has the highest approval rating of any Democrat governor despite being in a heavily red state. That shows he does well with centrists/moderates/independents.



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Cyran said:
zorg1000 said:

Neither of those picks make much sense. It’s going to be a moderate white guy that appeals to the midwest/rust belt.

Bingo

There a few options out there but the two names that came to my head first for a good VP pick was

Josh Shapiro - Popular Pennsylvania governor a state she must win

Roy Cooper - Governor of North Carolina, could help put into play some southern states like North Carolina, Georgia

Not many Demos know those names.  Those guys are not as well known as Schumer. Same goes for Beshear.

Your VP guesses confirm my thought that the upcoming DNC will be an absolute and historic mess.



BFR said:
Cyran said:

Bingo

There a few options out there but the two names that came to my head first for a good VP pick was

Josh Shapiro - Popular Pennsylvania governor a state she must win

Roy Cooper - Governor of North Carolina, could help put into play some southern states like North Carolina, Georgia

Not many Demos know those names.  Those guys are not as well known as Schumer. Same goes for Beshear.

Your VP guesses confirm my thought that the upcoming DNC will be an absolute and historic mess.

Care to elaborate on why you think it will be a mess? 

Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP. 



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sundin13 said:
BFR said:

Not many Demos know those names.  Those guys are not as well known as Schumer. Same goes for Beshear.

Your VP guesses confirm my thought that the upcoming DNC will be an absolute and historic mess.

Care to elaborate on why you think it will be a mess? 

Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP. 

"Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP.

Here's the problem: The political world cannot even come close to agreement on her future VP pick.



BFR said:

The big question is now who will be Kamala's running mate. She should announce her pick either before the convention, or right after it starts like Trump did with Vance.

At first glance, I would say Gov. Gavin Newsom is the best choice, but being he and Kamala are both from California, makes him less than ideal. I think her best pick, as things look right now, is Chuck Schumer, Senator from NY.

If I recall correctly, them both being from California is actually not allowed, regardless of whether or not it would be good politics. It was floated as a reason that Trump wouldn't be able to pick Florida politicians at his VP. 



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BFR said:
sundin13 said:

Care to elaborate on why you think it will be a mess? 

Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP. 

"Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP.

Here's the problem: The political world cannot even come close to agreement on her future VP pick.

Well, good thing it isn't the political world's decision. VP pick is up to the discretion of the candidate and there's plenty of fine choices. 



Torillian said:
BFR said:

The big question is now who will be Kamala's running mate. She should announce her pick either before the convention, or right after it starts like Trump did with Vance.

At first glance, I would say Gov. Gavin Newsom is the best choice, but being he and Kamala are both from California, makes him less than ideal. I think her best pick, as things look right now, is Chuck Schumer, Senator from NY.

If I recall correctly, them both being from California is actually not allowed, regardless of whether or not it would be good politics. It was floated as a reason that Trump wouldn't be able to pick Florida politicians at his VP. 

"If I recall correctly, them both being from California is actually not allowed" 

I far as I know, it's not against any party rules. Correct me if I'm wrong.



sundin13 said:
BFR said:

"Seems everybody is lining up behind Harris so all she really has to do is pick someone to be VP.

Here's the problem: The political world cannot even come close to agreement on her future VP pick.

Well, good thing it isn't the political world's decision. VP pick is up to the discretion of the candidate and there's plenty of fine choices. 

And please, indulge me, who do you think will be her VP?