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Celerity

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66. My dream ticket (not counting the impossible to convince Michelle Obama and not willing to lose a
Wed Apr 8, 2020, 02:42 PM
Apr 2020

Senate seat via Sherrod Brown and also Newsom said pass) was Stacey and Pete , then when Stacey said no to top of ticket, Pete and Stacy.

In a semi-perfect world (ie one where OH had a Dem governor) I think the strongest ticket would have been Sherrod Brown/Abrams. Perfect balance and mass appeal across the board, it would have ticked every box, and satisfied the progs. Damn Senate, grrrrr.

Biden/Abrams is still very strong though, and also balanced (just not as much as Brown/Abrams would have been, and Brown was the best shot to grab Ohio, and thus truly fuck up Rump's chances. If we can re-take PA and MI, plus grab Florida, and hold VA, there is no path for Rump, literally none, even if he somehow grabs all of NV, IA, MO, OH, WI, NH, MN, NC, AZ, ME-2, NE-2

that would yield this map (and bear in mind as well, even if we LOST VA (and still take PA and MI and FL), all it would take to also win would be just ONE out of any of IA or NV or MN or WI or NC or AZ

this would be the WORST case map if we grabbed PA, MI, FL and hold VA




if we win those 4, then this is the actual map I would predict)




and this would be a best case scenario, absolute blowout, with Abrams helping flip NC and GA, and Biden flipping OH






If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

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I prefer her for Attorney General relayerbob Apr 2020 #1
In a perfect world, I agree. But this time we need to win the election above all else. mobeau69 Apr 2020 #2
There are other great choices relayerbob Apr 2020 #7
Sally Yates, Preet Bharara, Adam Schiff, just to name a few padah513 Apr 2020 #14
Sally Yates, definitely dansolo Apr 2020 #21
Adam Schiff? Please no. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #26
Plus, Adam Schiff is doing a great job in the House. Laelth Apr 2020 #29
Preet or Sally would be my choice. Adam is best in the House. We need him there soooooo much! onetexan Apr 2020 #45
He already committed to choosing a woman.... Upthevibe Apr 2020 #56
And to win the election you have to win the electoral college Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #20
Obama came from a solid blue state, and picked a VP from a solid blue state... SKKY Apr 2020 #23
It mattered last time. And Biden isnt Obama oldsoftie Apr 2020 #27
It mattered in 16 Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #44
I don't Harris as helping the ticket myself. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #35
Please tell us DownriverDem Apr 2020 #39
In General There Seem To Be Two Reasons, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #41
Can I explain for myself? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #46
She kicks plenty of ass in the U.S. Senate and DURHAM D Apr 2020 #3
I suspect she would disagree relayerbob Apr 2020 #6
Correct Zeus69 Apr 2020 #4
Should tragedy strike??? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #19
Joe dies. This isnt new; he's even mentioned it himself. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #24
Hear! Hear! n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #30
Why would he die? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #42
Well, the life expectancy of a man born in '43 is about 63. Joe is 77. It HAS to be considered. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #50
That's a great argument Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #51
Oh lord. Ignoring reality is what helps trump. Who also happens to be 74 in a few weeks. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #53
OK Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #55
And there's the answer! Because it WILL be brought up. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #57
Let them bring it up Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #61
That's life expectancy at birth DavidDvorkin Apr 2020 #54
Thats true. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #58
You said it, Zeus! chimpymustgo Apr 2020 #47
Zeus69.....You make good points... Upthevibe Apr 2020 #60
No to any former candidates quickesst Apr 2020 #5
You make a lot of sense Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #16
I can tell you exactly what I think quickesst Apr 2020 #22
Agreed! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #28
thanks for the thumbs-up quickesst Apr 2020 #63
YW! 👍 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #64
Again you make a lot of sense. Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #43
thanks for the kind words.... quickesst Apr 2020 #65
Whitmer could work too. Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #67
I would prefer Val. From aSwing state. Dream Girl Apr 2020 #33
I could definitely get behind.... quickesst Apr 2020 #62
I agree caraher Apr 2020 #8
Yes, I agree it's a no-brainer. Maven Apr 2020 #9
I'm good with whoever (whomever?) Joe picks. Talitha Apr 2020 #10
I believe you're right StFrancis1 Apr 2020 #11
"no brainer" That's a very unfortunate image in relation to aging Joe Biden fpublic Apr 2020 #12
... padah513 Apr 2020 #15
Can you back up WHY it will be Kamala ? Why is it a no-brainer ? OnDoutside Apr 2020 #13
It's not a no brainer at all. Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #17
mobeau69, Mayor Pete is highly intelligent and answers questions better than pretty much anyone. Sloumeau Apr 2020 #18
I think Mayor Pete would make a great Chief of Staff exboyfil Apr 2020 #34
I agree. Sloumeau Apr 2020 #36
Whoever the pick is, it will be the make or break of the campaign IMO. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #25
Joe is no push over. Remember he destroyed Ryan in the 2012 VP debate and he just... brush Apr 2020 #32
I would like to see Trump with a "scared" look on his face for once. oldsoftie Apr 2020 #38
I agree 100%. It seems to me to be a perfect choice. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #31
Her infamous debate moment will be a constant 24/7 Fox News loop that will be a huge distraction Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #37
I have said one name for VP for over a year, so why stop now, Stacey Abrams Celerity Apr 2020 #40
Has Stacey Abrams endorsed anyone as yet? Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #48
Biden any minute, now that Bernie is out. She maintained neutrality due to her national GOTV efforts Celerity Apr 2020 #49
Stacey Abrams Cornus Apr 2020 #52
My dream ticket (not counting the impossible to convince Michelle Obama and not willing to lose a Celerity Apr 2020 #66
Am I remembering this right? Bayard Apr 2020 #59
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