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Where Harris’s Potential Running Mates Stand on Climate: Possible contenders to join the Harris ticket include three governors who welcome clean energy and a senator concerned by extreme heat (www.nytimes.com)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

They need a VP with nationwide name recognition. Not this blah only their own state knows who they are crap.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Can you name some examples of recognizable people for you?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

If you don't know who Mark Kelly is, you've been living under a rock and likely don't read much. Kelly has made national headlines countless times.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Yes ofc, but the other 3? It’s standard status quo for the last 50yrs, VPs with little to no name recognition. Like anyone knew who Hillary’s running mate was.

But sure, Mark Kelly. I still think the power couple ticket is Whitmer on the other half. But that’s probably too much progress for the so called progressive party.

Blast it, get Buttigeig or Whitmer on there. Then the excitement for the ticket will double.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

I understand your point, and I know that you’re not just limiting yourself to governors, but a lot of politicians with name recognition are assholes (I’m looking at you, Texas and Florida).