LA Governor John Bel Edwards being on the 2020 Democratic Presidential Ticket.

[nkpolitics1212]

Edwards-LA is best known for ending David Vitter's political career.
Edwards is conservative on Gun Control and Abortion but liberal of Gay Rights.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Not supporting abortion rights is a deal-breaker.

So, no. I appreciate that he defeated Diaper Dave, but no way in hell would I (or most other liberals) vote for someone who does not whole-heartedly support women's reproductive rights.

[Merlot]

2. Yes, it's a deal braker

I did not like HC vp Kaine saying that he was personally against abortion but would uphold the law. What would happen if someone like that were in a position to change the law? Would they uphold it, or would they say that they just felt they could not vote for it?

Nope, don't want to go down that road.

[GulfCoast66]

3. I respectfully disagree

There are plenty of things I personally disagree with but strongly support being legal.

But I respect you position.

[Merlot]

4. You're not an elected official with the power to change laws

So it's fine that you respect other positions that you don't agree with. When a politician does the same, am I just supposed to "trust" that the polictician won't take the opportunity to change a law that they fundamentally disagree with?

That's why for me, it's a deal breaker. I get to make that decision.

[ehrnst]

6. One's voting record is a good indicator of where they stand legislatively

And Kaine's voting record gets an A from Planned Parenthood and NARAL.

I don't care what he "thinks" about the moral implications, any more than I care what MADD members "think" about alcohol.

MADD (nor any recovering alcoholic I have heard talk) members don't support the repeal of the 21st amendment, because like those who are pro-choice, they know that things will get worse under criminalization.

[NurseJackie]

5. Yes. Thank you!