No. of Recommendations: 7
Labadal: I know this is way out there, but I'd like to hear the pros, cons, and discussion about a Kamala Harris / Liz Cheney ticket ... Thoughts?
Not. A. Chance.
After doing a little research last night, Kelly is the smart choice. He's the only candidate who addresses the democrats most serious weakness: he comes from a border state, Latinos like and respect him, and he understands how to talk about border security without alienating either side. He a veteran, a legitimate American hero, an astronaut, and generally speaking is a centrist who also happens to be married to former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the head during a 2011 mass casualty event at a Tucson grocery store. Together, they have a powerful, personal story about gun violence in America, while, at the same time, being a gun owner. He has the least political experience but has been a winner at every challenge he's faced.
Beshear, 46, would be an outstanding pick for his ability to appeal to Rust Belt swing voters but electorally, it's doubtful he could deliver his own solidly red state.
Harris has said North Carolina governor Cooper is a “dear friend” and they have a working relationship from when both served as their state’s respective attorney general. Plus, he's in his final term as governor. But... he was never able to turn his state legislature blue and republicans will undoubtedly claim some credit for his state's successful policies. Like Beshear, it questionable that Cooper can deliver an electoral victory in his state.
Pete Buttigieg would be the best and brightest of them all but America is not going to elect a Black woman and an openly gay man. And he, too, provides no electoral advantages.
YMMV.
