New York Magazine writes:
Welcome to Kamalot! Our new issue grapples with the two weeks that reshaped the 2024 election -- and the thrill of taking a risk on Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Meanwhile: Here's the latest from the Gray Lady, still crestfallen that she doesn't have a full year to try to sabotage the Harris campaign
Word leaked tonight that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has backed out of consideration to be Harris’s running mate. I'm bummed because he was my first choice but think he'd instead make a great senator, which is something that doesn't come easily to Democrats in non-blue states these days. I feel like a lot of people are leaning toward Mark Kelly but -- for the reason I just mentioned -- I think it would be a big mistake to remove a popular, twice-elected Democratic senator from a crazy, newly purple state. (Have Dems learned nothing from Janet Napolitano?)
For this reason, I think Josh Shapiro is the best bet. Not only do I think he would actually help shore up must-win Pennsylvania -- something I don't think Kelly would necessarily do for it-would-be-nice-to-win-again Arizona -- but I think he would add to the youth and "future of the party" image Harris is running on, making him an obvious successor at just 51, nearly a decade younger than Harris. (He really is Gen X!) His being Jewish would also add another potential first to this already groundbreaking ticket.
The Republican mayor of Mesa, Ariz., my ultra-conservative (second) childhood home town, just endorsed Harris, which may chip into my Arizona theory. Read what he had to say about the Biden administration and his decision HERE.
Cuteness overload: Last of the boomers
UPDATE: I wish I didn't know about Mark Kelly's ties to multi-level-marketing hucksters Shaklee, which our neighbors in the late 1970s used to ram down our throats(!)
Kenneth - I agree with your comments about not selecting Sen Kelly and think either governors from WI or PA are the likely choice. However, the candidate I would've liked to see is Gov Whitmer from MI. I know many feel that two women at the top of the ticket wouldn't be great but I disagree. If women, particularly women of color, come out to vote, then why not double down? Whitmer is also great on camera and media savvy. She also has been the target of MAGA and can make a strong and personal case about how dangerous the far right has become. But alas, it won't be and either governor from WI or PA are a safe choice.
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