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15. Shapiro would be a huge mistake, IMO.

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 01:57 PM

Jul 2024

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If KH doesn't want Gen Z to lose enthusiasm for her candidacy (she needs them to come out in big numbers for her to win), she should not pick Shapiro, because he has expressed support for Israel's brutal, genocidal response in Gaza.

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Poll for Vice President pick [View all] Beachnutt Jul 2024 OP

It's Beshear. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #1

Thank you Beachnutt Jul 2024 #3

My choice too! epreic01 Jul 2024 #53

I was correcting a typo. maxsolomon Jul 2024 #56

Pete Buttigieg pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #2

I love Pete but hamsterjill Jul 2024 #20

I think we should let the campaign review SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #4

Young voters may have a huge problem with Shapiro's comments awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #5

Gabby Giffords, another hero... Gaytano70 Jul 2024 #6

Huge gun control and assault rifle control advocate. lees1975 Jul 2024 #57

But Kelly voted against an assault weapon ban. onenote Jul 2024 #61

I love everything I seem of Shapiro and Kelly, skip fox Jul 2024 #7

You left a few off the list Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #8

I like Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota ariadne0614 Jul 2024 #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Jul 2024 #59

Any of the above, OR: DFW Jul 2024 #10

Beshear, Walz or Cooper Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #11

He sure sounds Pro Union and public education here Beachnutt Jul 2024 #16

Sounds it. But his push to support the R backed proposal to send $100 million to Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #46

Cooper or Beshear ElementaryPenguin Jul 2024 #12

Pete Buttigieg dickthegrouch Jul 2024 #13

I'm hoping Pritzker stays here in IL we need him and there is so much talent out there mucifer Jul 2024 #14

Shapiro would be a huge mistake, IMO. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #15

That doesn't make any sense mahina Jul 2024 #17

Sorry, it should have said "should not pick" -- edited Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #30

What "genocide"? SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #18

Just play ignorant, huh? Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #31

Ignorant? There is NO genocide occuring in Gaza. Zero. None. A sloppy military operation ain't necessarily a genocide. SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #55

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #19

I assume that you meant she should not pick Shapiro. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #27

Yes, sorry, I edited it Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #28

Pete Celerity Jul 2024 #21

My gut just tells me Kelly hamsterjill Jul 2024 #22

I think some would have a sad if she picks (((Shapiro)))...the right wouldn't like it either. Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 #23

I usually suggest that we not make a selection based on how the right would react... TwilightZone Jul 2024 #29

Yeah, he supports Israel's genocidal response in Gaza. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #33

Uh-huh. Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 #35

More like voters who don't support far right fascist war criminals Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #37

Yeah, that's the ticket. Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 #38

Wtf? Who is advocating for Trump? Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #39

Not a strawman. Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 #41

Yeah, genocide is hilarious. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #42

Talk about a strawman! LOL! No, your constant propaganda is what is hilarious. Behind the Aegis Jul 2024 #43

GenZ does not come out kansasobama Jul 2024 #45

That is wrong. Gen Z is the main reason Dems have prevailed in the last several national elections. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #47

Sorry GenZ kansasobama Jul 2024 #50

Former Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio oasis Jul 2024 #25

I like Gov. Tim Waltz! spicysista Jul 2024 #26

I'm just learning about him and what he's accomplished, his policies etc and now quite a supporter. Nanjeanne Jul 2024 #48

Putting the war back in the spotlight would tank the campaign. polichick Jul 2024 #32

Jay Inslee Sewa Jul 2024 #34

Democrats first candidate from the West Clearheadsam Jul 2024 #36

All the males are decoys for Frasier Balzov Jul 2024 #40

Young people like Beshear pattyloutwo Jul 2024 #44

I think that Cooper is also pretty progressive, Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #49

I like Mark Kelly Charlie Chapulin Jul 2024 #51

Our vice president RlR Jul 2024 #52

Mark Kelly... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #54

Roy Cooper makes a lot of sense as a pick DemonGoddess Jul 2024 #58

This depens on which state we need more. Probably PA. nt Quixote1818 Jul 2024 #60