Harris VP watch (7 Viewers)

[Incumbent]

This topic is spread out across threads. Think it would be helpful to have some focused discussion while we await a decision.

I’m warming up to Shapiro and I like his message in this clip. It’s a fundamental contrast to what Trump offers.

 

[B4YOU]

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thehill.com

Sounds like Walz is getting pushed by House Dems. No surprise as he is the chair of the Dem Gov Assoc. and former Rep.

 

[Optimus Prime]

From the beginning, my favorite was Kelly, and he is still awesome, but I've reconsidered, because Kelly is from a western state and he and Gabby aren't good-looking. Shapiro and Beshear may be more appealing, and although it is very shallow, the appeal of their wives matter, and Andy Beshear's is the most attractive and appealing of the leading candidates. I believe some people like Trump because of Melania, so it would be nice to win-over some of those shallow voters. Although I don't think Beshear's wife is on the same level as Melania from a looks perspective, she is much more appealing overall. Those of us that are steeped in the news don't care, but the less engaged voters will care. I really liked both Andy and his wife Britainy in this interview. She is impressive and very likeable, so I think Beshear might help the ticket the most.

andy beshear wife - Google Search

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Can you imagine if Trump admitted this

“How did you decide who your VP would be?”

Trump: “I just went with whoever had the hottest wife”

 

[Sendai]

Walz is cool calm quietly eloquent. Also a very pragmatic individual. Like I said earlier, I’d prefer him at the top of the ticket.

 

[B4YOU]

Walz is cool calm quietly eloquent. Also a very pragmatic individual. Like I said earlier, I’d prefer him at the top of the ticket.

I think Walz is the "doesn't hurt the ticket" choice who will know how to get stuff done on the Hill. Shapiro seems risky and less experienced but could pull Penn. Beshear feels like the middle between them with maybe future Pres potential.

I had Beshear and Walz as my top 2 early. The more I learn about Walz, the more I think he may be the best choice.

 

[not2rich]

I think Walz is the "doesn't hurt the ticket" choice who will know how to get stuff done on the Hill. Shapiro seems risky and less experienced but could pull Penn. Beshear feels like the middle between them with maybe future Pres potential.

I had Beshear and Walz as my top 2 early. The more I learn about Walz, the more I think he may be the best choice.

The only problem with Walz is that he's more liberal than the others, and they're already trying to paint Harris herself as a "radical liberal." It seems safer to choose someone more centrist to comfort voters afraid of "too liberal."

 

[MT15]

I know there are risks to Shapiro, but this is another really strong piece of work. I would really enjoy seeing Vance try to debate him.

 

[zztop]

Pete Buttigieg was mentioned as having a meeting w/ her today

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harris-meet-vice-president-candidates-this-weekend-before-making-her-pick-2024-08-02/

On Friday the Democratic candidate met one-on-one with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, one of the leading contenders, and the meeting lasted roughly 90 minutes

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

I know there are risks to Shapiro, but this is another really strong piece of work. I would really enjoy seeing Vance try to debate him.

He's 100% right about Vance, which is why he's so appealing to trump because everything Shapiro said can be said about trump.

 

[MT15]

Harris absolutely has to have PA the way the electoral college sets up. If she gets MI, WI, PA she will be President, IMO.

 

[zztop]

Harris absolutely has to have PA the way the electoral college sets up. If she gets MI, WI, PA she will be President, IMO.

This is the kind of thing I was wondering about a couple weeks ago. Or how much strategic sense it would make to pick a VP from a state they are targeting or needing to win

 

[MT15]

The polls in MI and WI already look pretty good even before the convention bump. PA would put her over the top in the EC.

 

[MT15]

This guy knows a lot more about it (EC) than I do, and I don’t think I’ve seen him say he has a favorite VP candidate.

 

[LA - L.A.]

I was surprised to see Cenk Uygur is backing Shapiro as the VP pick.

Don't Fall for Misinformation: Josh Shapiro Is the Progressive Pick for VP

Economic populism is enormously popular with the voters, but almost no politician in the country does it, because it makes the donors very, very angry.

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In an election that's going to be largely determine by women voters, it's the stigma of being accused of covering up sexual harassment that I would want to avoid at almost any cost. Does Shapiro really bring that much more upside to the campaign to risk that possible downside? I don't know, so I'm glad it's not my call.

I personally wouldn't risk Shapiro for at best a 2% bump in PA. I think Shapiro supporting Harris and Harris launching full grassroots efforts in PA will give her just as good a chance of winning PA without Shapiro as it would with Shapiro.

If Shapiro gives her a 2% bump in PA, but risks losing her 2% in other states due to the sexual harassment cover up stigma, that would be a huge net negative that he brings to the campaign. It's going to be a difficult decision.

 

[zztop]

This mentions 6 people for interviews

Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.

apnews.com

Andy Beshear of Kentucky
J.B. Pritzker of Illinois
Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
Tim Walz of Minnesota
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

 

[LA - L.A.]

This mentions 6 people for interviews

Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.

apnews.com

Andy Beshear of Kentucky
J.B. Pritzker of Illinois
Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania
Tim Walz of Minnesota
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

I read that Harris is going to try to keep it a secret until Tuesday when she plans to make a public announcement with the person she chooses. I've also heard that the United Auto Workers are pushing hard for Walz or Beshear.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Anyone looking to make some money on the long shots...?

Nick Saban?

 

[efil4]

Anyone looking to make some money on the long shots...?

Nick Saban?

ill put $10 on Saban to try and recoup some tech losses lololol

How is he even on the board? Oprah ?? lol

 

[CoolBrees]

I'd take Kelly at +1800.

Or Bashear at +1200.

Those are good ways to spend $200 if you are a gambler