Gaia Posted July 23 Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, Bloo said: The way this would be such a simple and smart decision. The TikTok ban was so unilaterally stupid. I know why they did it, but Jesus. Literally she'd be seen as some "savior" of TikTok and instantly get every person under 30 to vote for her
Redstreak Posted July 23 Posted July 23 This lady on CNN just called Beshear a "Tim Kaine" pick, it's so over 1
wastedpotential Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Redstreak said: This lady on CNN just called Beshear a "Tim Kaine" pick, it's so over The way that's become a dirty blow 2
YellowRibbon Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Beshear is the smartest decision right know... Shapiro can be used in the future along with Whitmer, Kelly or Cooper. All of them still have stuff to do in their respective states while he's nearing an end on Kentucky's public positions. 1 1
Redstreak Posted July 23 Posted July 23 CNN reporting their poll saying 79% of dems want party to nominate Harris 1
Wonderland Posted July 23 Posted July 23 I hope Kamala goes and has a public coffee with Whitmer just to make people fret 3
Ms. Togekiss Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Communion said: Not to keep going, but the only other thing that comes up is that Beshear eventually created an "antisemitism task force" around December 2023 after being called on by the Kentucky Human Rights Commission after bomb threats at synagogues in the state and they welcomed the ADL to attend their first meeting in January 2024, but it's not really clear that the task force has actually done anything and in the executive order creating it are only meant to "meet 4-6 times a year". The task force though is under the Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, that Beshear appointed Charles Booker to. The announcement for it also saw him include explicit reference to Islamophobia as an equal form of hate as antisemitism (the language that comes from him is all very interfaith community counselor): None of the official texts reference Israel, as well: https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/20231221_Antisemitism-Task-Force.pdf Karen Berg, who seems like an ally to Beshear, is on the task force as well. She's the only Jewish member of the Kentucky legislature and is mainly known for her LGBTQ advocacy - her son was a trans man who killed himself in 2022 that led to unsavory comments by Republicans in the state: In the meeting notes, the examples of antisemitism Beshear references being shocked to see from his own personal encounters are things like a police training video made by KY state police that ended up having a swastika in it. Obviously the ADL will mention Israel and frame Zionism as self-determination. They promote the IHRA definition of antisemitism but that's largely irrelevant to Beshear, as Kentucky's legislature had unanimously passed a bill in 2021 making the IHRA definition of antisemitism the sole definition. The meetings are here for those genuinely curious. I'm not sure if I wanna bother watching thru them: https://governor.ky.gov/priorities/antisemitism-task-force Seeing him though possibly consider Charles Booker and Karen Berg allies (I'd need more tea from @Bloo) and their views definitely would give the impression his views are the most dove-ish out of anyone else being possibly considered. What do you mean by dove-ish?
Rotunda Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Ms. Togekiss said: What do you mean by dove-ish? At the most simplified level: Dove = peace Hawk = war 2
jakeisphat Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, jakeisphat said: +208 delegates in just an hour. She might just clinch the nomination by midnight. 3 3
Blade Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Beshear is by far putting in the most effort to be VP. Was it Ms. @Vermillion who had the tea saying Beshear didn't want it? Hm, the Morning Joe and CNN appearance give me a different impression. Also "Tim Kaine" pick isn't even applicable to Kamala. I can't think of anyone that would give "Tim Kaine" from the front runners. Maybe Roy Cooper?? Barely. If anything, J.D Vance gives "Tim Kaine" in the sense that these are VPs that add absolutely nothing to the ticket. They might "excite" the base but they brought in not a single new voter. 2
Redstreak Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Blade said: Beshear is by far putting in the most effort to be VP. Was it Ms. @Vermillion who had the tea saying Beshear didn't want it? Hm, the Morning Joe and CNN appearance give me a different impression. Also "Tim Kaine" pick isn't even applicable to Kamala. I can't think of anyone that would give "Tim Kaine" from the front runners. Maybe Roy Cooper?? Barely. If anything, J.D Vance gives "Tim Kaine" in the sense that these are VPs that add absolutely nothing to the ticket. They might "excite" the base but they brought in not a single new voter. He said on CNN "no one has asked me personally to send in info about being VP" but that felt like him avoiding the question
Blade Posted July 23 Posted July 23 1 minute ago, PrettyHurts said: KAMALANOMENON why does this gif have such Cuca or whatever her name is energy? That Brazilian crocodile thing. 6
Vermillion Posted July 23 Posted July 23 5 minutes ago, Blade said: Beshear is by far putting in the most effort to be VP. Was it Ms. @Vermillion who had the tea saying Beshear didn't want it? Hm, the Morning Joe and CNN appearance give me a different impression. Also "Tim Kaine" pick isn't even applicable to Kamala. I can't think of anyone that would give "Tim Kaine" from the front runners. Maybe Roy Cooper?? Barely. If anything, J.D Vance gives "Tim Kaine" in the sense that these are VPs that add absolutely nothing to the ticket. They might "excite" the base but they brought in not a single new voter. 2 minutes ago, Redstreak said: He said on CNN "no one has asked me personally to send in info about being VP" but that felt like him avoiding the question I think he genuinely hasn't received the vetting material and based on what I've seen, genuinely wants the gig. The fact that he hasn't isn't a good sign. The interviews absolutely gave a different impression than what I'd heard days ago, which is that he wanted to be transitioning to a different role in politics but that he doesn't want to be her VP.
Communion Posted July 23 Posted July 23 13 minutes ago, Ms. Togekiss said: What do you mean by dove-ish? 9 minutes ago, Rotunda said: At the most simplified level: Dove = peace Hawk = war Yeah, sorry for not initially explaining! 1
GhostBox Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Roy Cooper would be the worst pick of them all 💀 Beshear or Shapiro are younger and more appealing for obvious reasons
bunnyeyes Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Beshear, Kelly, and Whitmer (which I know isn't happening) are my top picks right now from the list, policy wise.
Redstreak Posted July 23 Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, Vermillion said: I think he genuinely hasn't received the vetting material and based on what I've seen, genuinely wants the gig. The fact that he hasn't isn't a good sign. The interviews absolutely gave a different impression than what I'd heard days ago, which is that he wanted to be transitioning to a different role in politics but that he doesn't want to be her VP. Yeah seems you're right
WildAmerican Posted July 23 Posted July 23 this is... he'd need to tighten it up bc this is kinda awk/cringe
NausAllien Posted July 23 Posted July 23 So Beshear is not being considered? I still think Shapiro is her best choice from an strategic point of view, but Beshear would have been an okay choice as well.
thedeathbymusic Posted July 23 Posted July 23 See Beshear is a little robotic and cringe... Shapiro has that machismo energy and lowkey a little rizz that may match Kamala's freak: 3
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