And you think that will be an effective attack with the voters he has to attract?
2024 U.S. Elections | Trump v Harris
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Likewise, despite being a complete weirdo, Vance looks just fine, but its not getting him anywhere.
I just whatsapped my partner along these lines
“Harris has chosen her VP and it’s Walz which is great news all round because he’s the progressive pick. Great news for us and great news for Trump”
It’s the little things in lifeThat's a nice surprise.
Representation is so important.
Trump could’ve picked a Jewish running mate.
I guess he's not Matt Gaetz but let's not get carried away here.
Disagree. Shapiro has a 61% approval rate. The state is 50/50 in the polls between Harris and Trump, which shows a delta of Trump voters that approve of Shapiro. Peel some of those away from Trump in a state that was won by around 1% in the last two generals and you see having a popular Governor on the ticket could make the difference.
Beshear wouldn't bring Kentucky. Harris could put Colonel Sanders on the ticket and she she still wouldn't win Kentucky.
We know that. But Trump is judged on a different set of rules and principles.
She did energize the McCain campaign for a while, then Katie Couric and SNL ended her.
Speaking strictly about ‘vibes’, I think Shapiro is a better pick, two young, slick, photogenic politicians is a nice contrast to grumpy 78 year old Diaper Don. If he didn’t have the Israel/union baggages I reckon it would have been his.
This has been the problem since Day 1 of Trump in politics.
Seriously, if she thinks that Walz is the best person, then that should be the key factor. She shouldn’t pick Shapiro because he’s Jewish, just like she shouldn’t deny him because he’s Jewish.
Also, the idea that the VP delivers the home state has been pretty much scientifically disproven.
Why VPs Matter Less Than You Think
Why VPs Matter Less Than You Think
Relatable is usually the thing you hear. The old "would you want to have a beer with them" question.
Exactly. The campaign still has to put in the work, And if Shapiro is still onboard and still willing to run point and endorse and help out in state you get the benefit still of his popularity.
I'm going to have to disagree again. That kind of stuff works with his base, but it turns off independent voters. Anyone with a brain won't buy that Harris hates Jews, when she actually decided to marry one.
Last i've looked, his approval came down over last few weeks, probably due to recent weeks of scrutiny, 49%, which isn't bad by any means, but his previous approvals could be a tad bit overrated.
Walz is a solid pick.
Feel like it's a "meh" choice from a "meh" candidate.
I hope I'm wrong.
I hope I'm wrong.
Which is exaclty the point. She has to win PA so push as many chips toward winning PA as you can.
Having Shapiro as a running mate holds far more weight with PA voters than him simply being on the stump for her. Especially in a state that will be won by a tiny margin.
The out of swing state left wing of the party have pushed her towards a poor pick. Bernie 2.0.
Does Harris drink? She certainly has the wine mom vibe but I don't know that I've ever seen her with a drink in her hand. Do people ever attempt wine glass photo opps the way they do with beer?
A washing machine would have more charisma than JD Vance, so the idea was not to shoot yourself in the foot and she didn't.
As usual though, some posters are acting butt hurt because it wasn't their guy who got the nod.
As usual though, some posters are acting butt hurt because it wasn't their guy who got the nod.
Expect the ‘he let BLM burn down his state’ rhetorics to surface in the coming days about Walz.
The independents in America certainly have a gut wrenching choice now.
One one hand, a convicted felon, rapist, serial philanderer & a self hating racist who is happy working for “America’s Hitler”
And on the other hand, a bi-racial woman and a veteran / teacher / coach / dad
I’d hate to be in their shoes right now
One one hand, a convicted felon, rapist, serial philanderer & a self hating racist who is happy working for “America’s Hitler”
And on the other hand, a bi-racial woman and a veteran / teacher / coach / dad
I’d hate to be in their shoes right now
Just trust in Nancy Pelosi, she was the main player in having Biden drop out, and then more or less endorsed Walz before Harris made her choice.
She knows politics.
Hmmm. Not sure if he's the best choice for this election tbh..
But speculation over and a decision has finally been made. Hope they can pull it off.
But speculation over and a decision has finally been made. Hope they can pull it off.
In case anyone was under the impression there was any daylight among VP candidates on Israel.
Pretty sure she drinks wine. She's done a lot of cooking videos on your YouTube page and I thought I saw her sipping away at one point.
You're correct.
Walz just seems very tough to dislike. As long as he holds up under pressure and they vetted properly, should be fine.
Guess they aren't fond of his physique.
The point of attack for Rs is now very clear. They can brand both Harris and Walz as far left libs and double down on Walz's policies. That will play very well in MAGA world.
Coming from the same crowd that pretends Trump is a physical specimen, of course.
Oh god, she puts ice in her wine. Trump landslide.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/kamala-harris-favorite-way-drink-200003152.html
Usually I'd agree, but I think Walz has broader appeal than a 'generic' progressive. Think he has the ability to reach a lot of the abandoned working class that have turned to Republicans and see the Dems as the party of the elites. He's not a purist and has a record of successful cross party engagement. He held a rural, traditionally Republican, House seat for six consecutive terms. He also seems to have a huge amount of goodwill from people that have worked for and with him.
This guy has the ability to persuade.
Rightfully so in this case