Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro is perhaps the top contender to be Kamala Harris’s running mate. But Shapiro would be an awful selection, with a history of alienating and antagonizing core party constituencies and caving to pressure on major issues.
  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    There is one functional question for a VP pick. Can they give me the state I need?

    And Pennsylvania is it folks. Georgia is nice, but not a dependable thing. From the Campaign’s POV, if Shapiro can secure Pennsylvania and he doesn’t have a literal serial killer body dump in his backyard, they’re going to smash that button.

      • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        That’s … An interesting take. They certainly aren’t going to flip a deep red or blue state. But they can absolutely swing a close race. Which is the case here.

          • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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            2 years ago

            It’s been a discussion for that long. But it’s been a hot take just as long with evidence flying both directions. I’m going to stay firmly on the side of common sense. And point out that someone winning statewide elections ought to be able to campaign in that state.