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Anonymous
I’m a gay man - and agree that having a gay man on the ticket is a non-starter in 2024 America. It’s too bad because Pete is sharp, likable, and rips into the Republicans with glee. When people carp about “diversity” remember that’s it’s really about letting the best people rise to the top without regard to race, gender, orientation, etc. But unfortunately we’re not there yet. |
Anonymous
| Andy Beshear would be the best pick, imho. |
Anonymous
Because unfortunately society changes slowly. It's said that progress moves faster than conservatives want and slower than liberals want. We have gotten to the point where much of the country either accepts or is starting to accept outwardly gay couples. We have legalized gay marriage. We are starting to accept LGBTQ individuals in smaller races in more liberal areas including upt o the state level for more liberal states. But we aren't to the point where the nation will accept an openly gay individual in a nationally elected office. It will take much longer and right now, there are still enough conservative states where putting an openly gay man on the ballot will sink that candidate. It will galvanize the conservatives and will prevent borderline red/purple from moving further purple and may make true purple states lean read. We will continue to make progress slowly, but we aren't at the point where an openly gay candidate will be competitive on the national stage. |
Anonymous
I agree and disagree....I just don't think there should be any negative connotation to have a straight white man as a nominee for anything either (which is definitely the trend now). Gay or straight, so long as their policies and agendas stick to politics and either way do not encroach on any individual's rights, values and liberties. But maybe I'm living in a dream world. I've seen first-hand how DEI has been misused and become all about quotas which has its pitfalls - just look at what happened with Affirmative Action (even in liberal California, the public voted twice to prohibit affirmative action). For example, you should be able to hire someone based on qualifications alone and not be forced to hire someone less qualified just because of DEI and then later have issues because that person isn't' qualified. Unless the job spec specifically requires it, just remove/blackline all identifiers (no name, gender, etc.) and go based on qualifications alone. |
Anonymous
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PP here...meant to add...
Signed a Professional Working Woman who supports properly administered DEI initiatives. |
Anonymous
And unfortunately, we never will be until both sides are willing to compromise. Honestly, more and more polarization is all I see....it's even happening in Europe although at a slower pace. |
Anonymous
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Talk picking up about Minnesota governor Tim Walz
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/potential-vp-pick-tim-walz-emerges-popular-candidate/story?id=112262945 |
Anonymous
MN not technically rust belt but corn belt, yes. Cultural overlap anyway and he’d demolish Vance on small-town America issues (and is a longer-serving veteran). I think the fact that he is authentically non-elite small-town midwesterner would be a huge asset to the ticket. Although he looks older than his age, his humor and wit are very meme-able and would likely help with young voters too. Since I don’t think there will be a willingness to risk Kelly’s seat, Walz is my pick. |
Anonymous
| It’s going to be Shapiro. |
Anonymous
Nah. Shapiro would suck a lot of the energy out of the base, particularly women and youth. His attempts to ban state workers from participating in protests against Israeli policies were a First Amendment violation, and demonstrate a lack of understanding regarding how Americans are responding to the brutal attacks on Gazan civilians. His attempts to transfer public funds to private religious schools through school vouchers are a repudiation of public school parents, who make up a majority of Democratic voters. Finally, hiring a known sexual harasser to his team shows that he prioritizes political experience over the safety of young women on his team. Harris must know how toxic he is, and she can't win without women and young people. |
Anonymous
| ^^ Sorry, political EXPEDIENCE |
Anonymous
I think he's out of the running. Too many strikes against him. It's between Walz and Kelly in my opinion |
Anonymous
I think he's out of the running. Too many strikes against him. It's between Walz and Kelly in my opinion |
Anonymous
I'm a woman in my mid-30s and I really like Shapiro. |