" What is Al Gore up to ? "
This weekend,President Joe Biden announced that he won’t be seeking reelectionin 2024 and endorsed his VP, Kamala Harris, to be the Democratic presidential nominee. So, weaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share who they think would make a winning ticket as Harris’s running mate.
Here’s what they said:
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1.“I want Harris-Buttigieg…”
" But I think that ( sadly ) multitude still wo n’t vote for a merry person , even if they are an intelligent , well - spoken military old hand . "
— ladedah
2.“Josh Shapiro, popular governor of Pennsylvania, is the wisest choice.”
" The most thickly settled jive - United States Department of State and that would really help the hazard of D ’s gain Pennsylvania again . He would also appeal to the depressed - collar whites in Michigan and Wisconsin . If all three of those states go blue ; Trump loses even if Georgia , North Carolina , Arizona , and Nevada all go reddened . "
— messysquid71
3.“I would vote for a dead rat at this point. As long it is not Trump.”
— laurenwalker
4.“I think Sen. Mark Kelly would be a good choice. Veteran, astronaut, and married to Gabby Giffords. He could go hard after Republicans on political violence.”
— doctorj
" fit in ! I ’d vote for him in an instant simply because he was an astronaut . spaceman are some of the smart , kind , humblest , most level - headed people I ’ve ever met , so I would entrust one to make good decision . "
— legoforest
5.“Gavin Newsom would have been a good choice, but then we’d have two Cali people, and that could alienate the Midwest.”
" Gretchen Whitmer would make a bully VP and add in midwestern right to vote , but unluckily , backing a two - woman tag might be too much for the patriarchy at this item . "
— Snirtskeeper
6.“Michelle Obama. She can handily beat Trump by a large margin, being widely loved for being down to Earth, thoughtful, and highly intelligent.”
" Her depth psychology and decision - making will be informed by the best adviser one could have , her married man Barack Obama . "
— cooltooth167
" Please respect Mrs. Obama ’s furious desire to stay out of this pickle . "
— CourtesyFlush
7.“My personal pick against anyone except a MAGA candidate would be Pete Buttigieg.”
" His incumbency as Transportation Secretary has been exemplary , and he distinctly has warm leadership qualities . unluckily , the political climate right now fence in the LGTBQ+ community means that his message would be completely drowned out by queer - bashing . So , he ’s the wrong person to name this year . "
— toothlessfeline
8.“Is Al Gore doing anything?”
— L4dy Gr4y
" I candidly had a vision the other 24-hour interval where I thought , ' What is Al up to ? ' "
— Anonymous
9.“I love Bernie. He’d have been a great president.”
" But that ship has navigate . And frankly , he ’s too old . I do n’t want to trade in one elderly man for another senior man . We call for YOUNG people in bearing . "
— quirkyship76
10.“Jon Stewart.”
— Megan B.
11.“My husband suggested Romney for this reason:”
" Republicans who will only vote the company parentage ( and there are plenty of Dems who do that , too , so , not sound out anything unsound ) but do n’t like Trump would have an opportunity to do something unlike . "
— WhyIsEverythingSoAnnoying
12.“I think Harris would do well to pick Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.”
" He has a mountain of experience from being governor and , before that , the state lawyer superior general . He ’s faced down conservative bullies Gov. Matt Bevin ( as AG ) and AG Daniel Cameron ( as governor ) . He was extol for his handling of COVID and has proven himself to be kind and generous . The fact that he ’s a Kentuckian ( and is a white-hot man ) will attract to some of the more flop - lean undecideds . But knowing him , he would likely worsen so as to focus on his occupation as governor . "
— Luxacious
13.“Gretchen Whitmer. Only choice that really makes sense.”
" She ’s a retail politico ( which ISN’T AN INSULT , Jamaal Bowman ) , exceedingly capable , and really damned smart . She also address Midwestern , which is a lively skill to have for a party that ( correctly or incorrectly ) is still dealing with the idea of being a part of the two coast . "
— modernsword28
14.“It’s gotta be Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.”
" He helps win a cut province , and he ’s been discussed for a potential trial press run in 2028 . They would have an amazing fortune of come through . "
— icypumpkin777
15.“The person who appears to have the best chance against Trump is one who will never, ever accept the nomination: Michelle Obama.”
" She ’s eminently qualified and open , but she see at first hand what being chairwoman does to a person and want no part in that ever again . And who can really pick her ? "
16.“Mark Kelly — good character, Naval Academy graduate, Naval officer, aviator, combat experience, astronaut, current senator FROM Arizona who could win a critical state, familiar with the border situation, supported his wife after she was injured in a shooting, personally understands the need for gun legislation, and upheld his oath to protect and defended the constitution.”
" Would help solve the military recruiting situation . History teaches that ' character is fate . ' The rich lobbyists could not buy this gentleman ! ! "
17.“Kamala Harris and Andy Beshear, all the way.”
" Harris shows the netherworld up and never , ever enter a post without having done her research , and Beshear is a Blue governor who was reelect in the South and has an amazing trail record of advocating for vote rights and keeping his state safe during the top of the pandemic . I feel , between the two of them , that they ’ll be able to contribute thoughtfully and receptively , with a thorough understanding of the office and its responsibilities . We necessitate people who take the caper seriously , apprehend the complexity of their decisions , and interpret that it ’s about sacrifice , not personal glorification . "
And finally…
18.“Senator Mark Kelly for sure.”
" He has ample military experience , is an cosmonaut , and furthermore a devoted , faithful husband unlike the former guy , and is n’t a far - leftist lunatic . He is a proud moderationist with honorable family value , has a great backcloth , and is a earnest Catholic . He is not afraid to criticize members of his own company ( he called out the Biden administration ’s manipulation of the disastrous border crisis , and truly so ) and has advocated for semiconductor independence from China .
He is the perfect VP nominee , especially compared to a bozo like Gavin Newson , who is widely dislike for his policies that left California in its current economic country . With him as a VP prospect , some Republicans and most independents will at least consider voting Blue this year . He will be a great asset to Kamala Harris and mayhap steer her in a better direction to implement centrist , moderate , America - First , and sensible policies that might stand a hazard against beating DT in this election cycle . "
