General Discussion

Funtatlaguy

(11,788 posts)

14. Mark Kelly checks all of the boxes.

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 08:29 AM

Jul 2024

White Christian Male
Astronaut - American hero
Bald and kind of rugged looking - appeals to some male voters.
From Swing State - could bring in Arizona
Stayed by and loyal to his wife through her shooting & rehab.
(Good contrast to Trump who cheated on all of his wives).
Somewhat charismatic but not an annoying or overwhelming personality (like JD Vance).
Knows Kamala already.
Wife Gabby is an American hero and sympathetic character.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

80 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Marist National Poll: Buttigieg is Democrats' Top Choice for Harris VP Among Available Candidates [View all] babylonsister Jul 2024 OP

Shapiro or Whitmer or bust ColinC Jul 2024 #1

Harris/Shapiro feels like drawing 3 for an inside straight underpants Jul 2024 #4

Hopefully whoever she chooses works out ColinC Jul 2024 #6

Last time we were down to see my in laws underpants Jul 2024 #18

Does that mean FIL isn't ready, or that he doesn't think others are ready? nilram Jul 2024 #57

Yes in both. underpants Jul 2024 #67

He's gonna be running himself some day Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #31

Okay just not right now. underpants Jul 2024 #68

Agree Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #70

As a decent hold em player Cosmocat Jul 2024 #20

Ok. 👍 appreciated underpants Jul 2024 #22

Maybe, maybe not awesomerwb1 Jul 2024 #32

Everyone has said some things that some Cosmocat Jul 2024 #49

Please reconsider EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #9

Don't let the door SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #40

I love Pete but NO underpants Jul 2024 #2

Like Kamala was? we can do it Jul 2024 #11

Different election. underpants Jul 2024 #13

Like someone else mentioned, different election. Scranton Joe was "from" ALL the battle ground states. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2024 #15

There are certainly better strategic choices. Jk23 Jul 2024 #17

Kamala wasn't from a battleground state pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #24

I get that and appreciate it underpants Jul 2024 #43

You do know Pete lives in Michigan, right? n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #51

He is not a public figure in Michigan. former9thward Jul 2024 #74

The Michiganders I know love him phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #79

I'm down with that. GPV Jul 2024 #3

I'm with Pete or Mark Kelly. nt leftyladyfrommo Jul 2024 #5

Just bdamomma Jul 2024 #23

He's just a good solid American guy. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2024 #35

Pete is smart and quick and very likeable - a risen star. And well known. Dennis Donovan Jul 2024 #7

I think the country sabbat hunter Jul 2024 #8

Completely disagree - over 70% would vote for a gay president FreeState Jul 2024 #53

No, the pick needs to be strategic. themaguffin Jul 2024 #10

Oh so like Kamala was from a battleground state? we can do it Jul 2024 #12

This isn't 2020. themaguffin Jul 2024 #21

Very true SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #42

Nothing against bdamomma Jul 2024 #25

Mark Kelly checks all of the boxes. Funtatlaguy Jul 2024 #14

I'm for Kelly too. Him being on the ticket could help Ruben Gallego in his run... brush Jul 2024 #30

All for Kelly epreic01 Jul 2024 #41

He also flew 39 combat missions in an A6 from a carrier during Desert Storm BannonsLiver Jul 2024 #66

Pete deserves a promotion -- Sec'y of Treasury or State Bucky Jul 2024 #16

Can't be a gay guy or a Jew. radius777 Jul 2024 #19

I disagree. I think we have enough potential voters to override the homophobes. GPV Jul 2024 #29

The people who won't vote for a gay won't vote for Harris Kaleva Jul 2024 #36

There are many blacks and Latinos radius777 Jul 2024 #39

47% of white women cast their ballots for Trump in 2016. White women broke Zoom yesterday Autumn Jul 2024 #46

My 28 year old bdamomma Jul 2024 #37

A straight white Christian family guy like Tim Kaine? Autumn Jul 2024 #44

I keep having flashbacks to Kaine and Lieberman. JanMichael Jul 2024 #47

I will let the Harris administration make that decision JohnSJ Jul 2024 #26

It's going to be hard enough for them to accept a Black woman and unfortunately putting a gay man on as her VP kimbutgar Jul 2024 #27

Pete is my first choice for VP pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #28

+♾️ ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #60

One flaw with Shapiro DonCoquixote Jul 2024 #33

Wow bdamomma Jul 2024 #38

You know who lives in Traverse City, Michigan when not in DC working ? Autumn Jul 2024 #48

Pete lives in Michigan and speaks Arabic phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #56

Your Arab American friend apparently doesn't know what TSF & Netenyahu will do to Gaza. Cha Jul 2024 #72

I know, but can only tell you what she said phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #76

Still want Whitmer and am going to keep displacedvermoter Jul 2024 #34

My biggest concern about Buttigieg SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #45

He's freakin brilliant, and I think that goes a long way to balance out... 3catwoman3 Jul 2024 #55

I'm sure the campaign SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #59

Lots of good choices for a variety of reasons. 3catwoman3 Jul 2024 #63

Yessss!! Pete is the best by far!! He's a rockstar!! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #50

That seems pretty unlikely. I have to say that my lack of confidence in polling remains unchanged. bullimiami Jul 2024 #52

Have they polled young voters about this? We need them... polichick Jul 2024 #54

TikTok is exploding with love for Pete! n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #58

Interesting - thanks! What about the other names? polichick Jul 2024 #64

I'm seeing tons of excitement for Kamala and Pete on TikTok phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #65

Thanks again - much appreciated! polichick Jul 2024 #69

If trying to get the Michigan votes I doubt it LiberalFighter Jul 2024 #61

I got a different feeling from the Michiganders I know n/t phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #62

Posted at 9:07 AM . . . I'm betting that by 9:17 AM there was at least one post Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #71

Kamala and Pete have all the momentum and energy pinkstarburst Jul 2024 #73

But choosing a VP by who is favored in a poll is not how it's going to work. elocs Jul 2024 #75

I'm more concerned about Independent voters top choice Polybius Jul 2024 #77

Total Petenick here! bif Jul 2024 #78

He adds nothing to the ticket. valleyrogue Jul 2024 #80