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mercuryblues

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96. With Mark, it's BOGO time!

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 08:08 PM

Jul 23

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Scott Kelly, Mark's twin brother is also an astronaut and Naval pilot. That should mess with MAGAt minds for a while LOL

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Mark Kelly tweet 1 hour ago...hmmm... [View all] jmbar2 Jul 23 OP

Would love to see him be the VP, but Karma13612 Jul 23 #1

He would be replaced by a democratic governor, the seat is safe for awhile. Bev54 Jul 23 #2

I think he has appeal to the older generation that experienced those early flight missions, but I in2herbs Jul 23 #3

I don't think we need the VP to appeal to the younger voters as Kamala Harris has that role. mucifer Jul 23 #8

He might with the anti-gun kids jmbar2 Jul 23 #10

Case in point: David Hogg DinahMoeHum Jul 23 #19

Interesting that he and Kamala are only a few months apart in age. Crunchy Frog Jul 23 #75

You age differently in space :) TommyT139 Jul 23 #86

I agree and I think right now there's a lot of energy with young voters pinkstarburst Jul 23 #93

My heart is with Shapiro or Cooper. I moonscape Jul 23 #4

Cooper is in his 60s BonnieJW Jul 23 #18

Huh? Now 60s is old? babylonsister Jul 23 #47

Kamala will be 60 by inagauration day.... getagrip_already Jul 23 #56

I thought the same. 🧐 madaboutharry Jul 23 #79

No offense but 60 is not the new 40. former9thward Jul 23 #89

It's a joke. madaboutharry Jul 23 #90

Kamala Harris will be 60 in October. Mark Kelly is 60. CentralMass Jul 23 #67

You do realize Harris will be 60 when she takes office, right? Self Esteem Jul 23 #88

Use your head SocialDemocrat61 Jul 23 #91

Fortunately they work in tandem :) moonscape Jul 23 #95

Arizona law requires that the vacant seat be filled by GoCubsGo Jul 23 #5

But KEEPING the seat DEM after voters get to decide rather than a DEM governor picking a temp? Attilatheblond Jul 23 #20

You are just a couple of seats away from dumping that damn Republican legislature. lees1975 Jul 23 #25

You have been expressing exactly my concerns for your state BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #58

Yep. With the AZ State Legislature what it is, they would likely take Hobbs' power away Attilatheblond Jul 23 #61

I think they are looking at geography and demographics and past history BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #82

Those Are Indeed The Optics From My Vantage Point MayReasonRule Jul 23 #12

I think Mark Kelly is a nice man, a good piolet, and a reliable vote in the senate Attilatheblond Jul 23 #16

Because we really need Arizona? And he's a military/astronaut hero? Hassin Bin Sober Jul 23 #26

We don't? Is our Senate margin so big we can not need AZ? Attilatheblond Jul 23 #30

So Katie Hobbs appoints another good Democrat until 2026. Then they run as an incumbent (against some loon) Hassin Bin Sober Jul 23 #38

Military/Astronaut does not carry the same impact as it used to Attilatheblond Jul 23 #35

Kamala will need to win over the military jmbar2 Jul 23 #49

Show them who thinks they are "Suckers and Losers" again BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #84

Military. Astronaut. Husband of the victim of an assassination attempt. Strong pro gun-control voice. AZSkiffyGeek Jul 23 #59

Harris will get DEMs in AZ and probably a lot more indies than Trump will Attilatheblond Jul 23 #63

we need PA more MistakenLamb Jul 23 #83

I'm either or on those two. Just to be clear. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 23 #87

re: "He is not dynamic..." thesquanderer Jul 23 #44

Border state though AZSkiffyGeek Jul 23 #65

I don't think most Americans really care about the Sky Jewels Jul 23 #81

We attended a fundraiser in San Diego for Mr. Kelly, Abolishinist Jul 23 #85

Not necessarily. Isn't AZ turning blue, and his term still has 2 years left, right? brush Jul 23 #39

At least I've heard of him. LakeArenal Jul 23 #6

It's on us to learn about them now. mahina Jul 23 #69

Why? This is not like a primary where it matters what I think or do. LakeArenal Jul 23 #72

Add one more to the list of hype videos that the VP contenders are putting out recently nt realtruthflavor Jul 23 #7

I would be very happy with Mark Kelly.. Peacetrain Jul 23 #9

Wow. byronius Jul 23 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Jul 23 #13

What in the world obamanut2012 Jul 23 #15

You really should edit SCantiGOP Jul 23 #23

I'm somehow undermining or diminishing some Democrat? How so? ancianita Jul 23 #41

Rules aren't the only reason we generally pick words carefully Attilatheblond Jul 23 #66

Perhaps you could rewrite the uncareful words, then? ancianita Jul 23 #70

If you are here, I will assume you are smart and can to your own homework. Attilatheblond Jul 23 #76

The help that is no help. ancianita Jul 23 #80

My hmmm was about the timing of his video appearing as vetting info requests started jmbar2 Jul 23 #28

I see. Okay. Yes, I've seen the list of who's being vetted ancianita Jul 23 #46

He's givnen speeches, to an empty chamber, as they often do, due to scheduling floor time Attilatheblond Jul 23 #68

That's not reality-based. Case in point, a dead guy tried to kill Trump, and he's Maru Kitteh Jul 23 #32

It's reality based that Trump isn't president right now, too, and so not a good parallel example. ancianita Jul 23 #40

And yet the suggestion that 2 black women on the ticket as assassination insurance Maru Kitteh Jul 23 #45

Duly noted. ancianita Jul 23 #52

So strange. demmiblue Jul 23 #42

Oh please Jilly_in_VA Jul 23 #71

Fine. ancianita Jul 23 #73

Lots of respect for the man, but maintaining a majority in the Senate is vital. surfered Jul 23 #14

(D) Governor would replace him with a D. Maru Kitteh Jul 23 #22

Do you think she would appoint Gallego? surfered Jul 23 #64

I think Shapiro will be more helpful with securing PA electoral votes AlexSFCA Jul 23 #17

He would be a great choice securing PA...his approval rating in the state is 64%. A very dynamic speaker PortTack Jul 23 #31

I'd love to see him but mostly because I don't know much about some of the others Maru Kitteh Jul 23 #21

Contrast with... Kid Berwyn Jul 23 #24

What will happen to Kelly's seat if he is VP? JohnSJ Jul 23 #27

My understanding is the Dem governor would replace him and that seat would go up for re-election in 2028. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 23 #33

That is the only way it should be considered. Thanks. JohnSJ Jul 23 #34

Kelly's Seat Isn't Up for Re-Election Until 2028 so His Replacement Would Have 4 Years Indykatie Jul 23 #55

Two years - the replacement will hold the seat until the next statewide election in 2026 AZSkiffyGeek Jul 23 #62

Yep, sorry, you're right. Until 2026. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 23 #94

Mark Kelly would appeal to the midwestern and white male voter crimycarny Jul 23 #29

I'd like to see Pete in a high role as well. Maybe Secy of State? jmbar2 Jul 23 #36

I was thinking the exact same thing crimycarny Jul 23 #48

Agreed. Pete would make a great Sec'y of State. brush Jul 23 #60

I think Blinken deserves to stay in, if he wants it FakeNoose Jul 23 #77

He has many supporters. Worth it. keithbvadu2 Jul 23 #37

Kelly Was My First Choice Initially But I Now Think Shapiro Would Be Better Indykatie Jul 23 #43

The problem is getting that fragile white male vote crimycarny Jul 23 #53

I see that story as metaphor for his station in life vs 18 month Fake Hillbilly Stinky The Clown Jul 23 #50

That's how I saw it too jmbar2 Jul 23 #57

I think he's a good choice. LudwigPastorius Jul 23 #51

Yep crimycarny Jul 23 #54

No. I want someone younger and certainty not a Democratic Senator from a red state. Autumn Jul 23 #74

How would MAGA deal with Kelly ramapo Jul 23 #78

Two things with him pinkstarburst Jul 23 #92

With Mark, it's BOGO time! mercuryblues Jul 23 #96

Yeah, I can see it now. LudwigPastorius Jul 24 #97

She needs someone who is Joinfortmill Jul 24 #98