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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 04:29 PM Aug 2017

2020 Democratic Presidential/Vice Presidential Ticket- McAullife/Harris.

Outgoing Virginia Governor Terry McAullife is the likely Democratic nominee for the 2020 US Presidential Election. McAullife is a former Governor from the east coast, wealthy businessman, and former DNC chairman.
Freshmen California US Senator Kamala Harris should be McAullife's Vice Presidential runningmate. Harris is a US Senator from the west coast, non white female, former State Attorney General and county District Attorney General. Harris is the 2nd most progressive US Senator.

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2020 Democratic Presidential/Vice Presidential Ticket- McAullife/Harris. (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Aug 2017 OP
Not McAullife. TDale313 Aug 2017 #1
How about Harris for POTUS and McAullife her running mate? BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #2
I am in favor of a Harris/McAullife Ticket. nkpolitics1212 Aug 2017 #7
Can we please stop trying to run east coast wasupaloopa Aug 2017 #3
With 2-to-1 Democratic legislative majorities that's quite the achievement BeyondGeography Aug 2017 #6
Is he anti-war? NCDem777 Aug 2017 #4
T-Mac opposed the 2003 Iraq War. I expect him to oppose any of Trump's future wars. nkpolitics1212 Aug 2017 #8
Let me say this - when TMac enters the room the energy level goes through the roof. underpants Aug 2017 #5
I'd prefer McAullife/Booker, though I'm still open to someone we haven't even thought of yet. nt No Vested Interest Aug 2017 #9
McAuliffe really showed leadership after Charlottesville crazycatlady Aug 2017 #10

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
7. I am in favor of a Harris/McAullife Ticket.
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 05:10 PM
Aug 2017

Kamala Harris is popular with the grassroots class of the Democratic Party and Terry McAullife is popular with the donor class of the Democratic Party.
The reason why I picked McAullife as the Presidential candidate in 2020 and Harris as the Vice Presidential candidate in 2020 is because-the likely Republican nominee barring an impeachment or resignation is going to be Donald Trump who has and will have higher unfavorable and disapproval ratings than McAullife. McAullife will be able to defeat Trump in the popular vote and electoral college-MI,PA,WI,and FL could turn into blue states. Harris could run for President in 2028 after serving 2 terms as Vice President. Harris could be able win in 2028.

 

wasupaloopa

(4,516 posts)
3. Can we please stop trying to run east coast
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 04:40 PM
Aug 2017

Dems.

We in CA have much more experience with passing progressive legislation.

Put someone like Harris or Newsom in the White House.

BeyondGeography

(39,369 posts)
6. With 2-to-1 Democratic legislative majorities that's quite the achievement
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 04:52 PM
Aug 2017

And an ideal primer for governing in Washington, no doubt.

 

NCDem777

(458 posts)
4. Is he anti-war?
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 04:43 PM
Aug 2017

If he's not, he's gonna lose to Trump. Interventionism just shoos people to Third Parties unless they're GOPers.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
8. T-Mac opposed the 2003 Iraq War. I expect him to oppose any of Trump's future wars.
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 05:29 PM
Aug 2017

The important question about T-Mac is his position on higher taxes on the wealthy. Does he support raising taxes on wealthy individuals or corporations to pay for Healthcare services for All Americans and Balance the Budget?
The problem with T-Mac is that he is pro big business.

underpants

(182,772 posts)
5. Let me say this - when TMac enters the room the energy level goes through the roof.
Sun Aug 27, 2017, 04:51 PM
Aug 2017

and I've been in the room with him on 4 occasions

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