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9. Trump isn't going to be bestowing lavish praise no matter who it is

Sat Aug 3, 2024, 06:50 AM

Aug 3

Does anyone here truly expect that Harris’ decision is going to cause Trump to say, “hey, I have to admit, that was a great choice!” Seriously? Who would that be?

If Harris picks Walz, Trump will say she has lost the foxtrot vote. So, let’s stop caring what Trump says about her VP pick. If she were to pick Cornell West, Trump would note that she had lost Tim Scott’s vote. So what? Did she ever have Tim Scott’s vote in the first place? We don’t crow that Trump picking Vance lost him the sane people’s vote, because he wasn’t going to get most of that group’s vote in any case.

By the way, if Trump thinks the Palestinian vote is so vital, let’s see how much time he spends specifically courting Palestinians during the campaign. How many joint campaign appearances will he hold with Rashida Tlaib? Anyone wish to hazard a guess?

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Trump: "She'll lose the Palestinian vote if she picks Shapiro". [View all] Funtatlaguy Aug 3 OP

So the rightwing IS afraid of Shapiro, interesting. Think. Again. Aug 3 #1

Yes I think this is what Trump is saying. Irish_Dem Aug 3 #13

Actually... Grins Aug 3 #30

He did not say a thing about Michigan...Trump knows PA is a deal breaker for him if he loses it... Demsrule86 Aug 3 #63

Dearborn, Michigan DID! Explicitly. Grins Aug 3 #75

Harris get to pick her VP, not Trump. DiamondShark Aug 4 #95

Yes. He's afraid of Shapiro. Shapiro would steal much of Trump's pro-Israeli vote MaryMagdaline Aug 3 #36

Of course they are - it is so apparent. Gov Shapiro is getting bashed TBF Aug 3 #37

I haven't seen too much Shapiro-bashing here... Think. Again. Aug 3 #68

Perhaps you're focused on other things - it definitely catches my eye TBF Aug 3 #69

That's true, I'm certainly not the intended target for... Think. Again. Aug 3 #70

Reminds me of the Eric Hoffer quote Bok_Tukalo Aug 3 #2

Indeed Sugarcoated Aug 3 #5

Fuck him Sugarcoated Aug 3 #3

He wants to paint Harris as "not liking Jews" madaboutharry Aug 3 #4

But he's smart enough to know Sugarcoated Aug 3 #7

Hard for Kamala Harris to NOT like Jews when .... ProudMNDemocrat Aug 3 #18

I think that's what Trump is doing. He's just stirring shit. yardwork Aug 3 #20

And, of course,.. LAS14 Aug 3 #32

:sarcasm: (put it between colons in the Reply text) spooky3 Aug 3 #77

If she picks Shapiro he will say he isn't a real Jew JI7 Aug 3 #6

He's not wrong underpants Aug 3 #8

"could be seen as approval of or appeasement to Israel" Dorian Gray Aug 3 #11

I understand what you are saying but I also understand how this could very well be received underpants Aug 3 #12

I appreciate the response Dorian Gray Aug 3 #91

There is no mention of Shapiro being Jewish in underpants' post onandup Aug 3 #28

He said Dorian Gray Aug 3 #92

They all have the same opinion? onandup Aug 3 #94

They've all expressed generic pro-israel sentiments, yes. Dorian Gray Aug 4 #98

Agreed Lulu KC Aug 3 #31

Thank You for Calling That OUT! I don't want the Cha Aug 3 #74

Should she divorce her Jewish husband, then? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 3 #54

Tell that to Jamal Bowman who lost his primary in New York...and those Demsrule86 Aug 3 #64

Polling shows "the youth vote" doesn't care as much about I/P as you think they do. emulatorloo Aug 3 #80

I'm sure you know what you're talking about underpants Aug 3 #82

I just gave you a link. Loud Noises on twitter/X and tiktok do not equal "real life" youth voters. emulatorloo Aug 3 #84

Saw this earlier. Pay wall. Got around it. Reading now. underpants Aug 3 #85

Yes, I included a non-paywall link in my post, right under the official link. emulatorloo Aug 3 #86

My Gen Z kids do NOT want Shapiro. They feel strongly about it. Sky Jewels Aug 3 #83

Trump isn't going to be bestowing lavish praise no matter who it is DFW Aug 3 #9

I would hope all VP candidates are ready for the onsought that will bappen by the republicans jimfields33 Aug 3 #22

No that isn't true...Waltz is a good guy but can't deliver PA. Game over for Trump if we get PA. Demsrule86 Aug 3 #42

"If Harris picks Walz, MorbidButterflyTat Aug 3 #56

Didn't Gov. Shapiro North Shore Chicago Aug 3 #10

What???? AkFemDem Aug 3 #15

*clears throats North Shore Chicago Aug 3 #16

Ooooh gotcha and thank god lol AkFemDem Aug 3 #17

Actually no. He is and has been Jewish... Demsrule86 Aug 3 #43

LOL, the sarcasm tag is your friend RandomNumbers Aug 3 #47

Try this smilie next time :sarcasm: or :spray: maybe a :rofl: DiamondShark Aug 4 #96

I think all of her choices are good. I love Shapiro, but Pennsylvania needs him, too. Vinca Aug 3 #14

Excellent point - Mark Kelly would be a wonderful choice FakeNoose Aug 3 #19

My only hesitation is adding another Westerner to a ticket that's led by a Westerner.. calimary Aug 3 #57

Trump will bash each & every candidate up & down. That is what he does. TBF Aug 3 #39

If we lose PA, we lose the election...sure all our candidates are great but Shapiro can deliver PA. Demsrule86 Aug 3 #45

This from the guy who said VP choices don't matter re:JD Vance Maeve Aug 3 #21

Indeed. calimary Aug 3 #58

That may be right soandso Aug 3 #79

If he said that, she needs to pick Shapiro Thrill Aug 3 #23

It's a right wing talking point ColinC Aug 3 #24

That goes without saying. DiamondShark Aug 4 #97

Stay in your lane, Dumpy. You picked JD, now she can pick who she wants. yellowcanine Aug 3 #25

No wonder Trump casinos went bankrupt C_U_L8R Aug 3 #26

Didnt he just say vp picks dont mean a thing? Lol getagrip_already Aug 3 #27

This probably tipped Shapiro right over the edge to the VP pick!!! nt LAS14 Aug 3 #29

I'm pretty sure he wants us to pick Shapiro. I think he scared of Gov. Walz wit. Emile Aug 3 #33

No, nice try. But Trump knows if we win PA it is game over. Shapiro can deliver PA...Waltz is a Demsrule86 Aug 3 #48

Um, okay, I know what you were trying to say here, fella Lulu KC Aug 3 #34

He must be afraid of having Josh Shapiro on the Democratic ticket. lees1975 Aug 3 #35

Hasn't Shapiro also offered criticism of Netanyahu? XorXor Aug 3 #38

Yes he has...it is posted somewhere some don't want him because he is Jewish...has to be Demsrule86 Aug 3 #66

That's simply not true. Shapiro has been more outspoken on Israel/Gaza than the others. Sky Jewels Aug 3 #87

This is not convincing...I would hope the governor would have not support Hamas terrorists...and that is why I have no Demsrule86 Aug 3 #88

No he hasn't...that is just BS. He was a volunteer. I don't care what he did in college. God forbid some of my exploits Demsrule86 Aug 3 #89

I guess some agree with Trump. I make it a point to never agree with Trump. Demsrule86 Aug 3 #90

Jamal Bowman lost his primary in New York when he sided with protestors. It cuts both ways. Demsrule86 Aug 3 #50

Good Point about Bowman Losing and BEING A dsa Cha Aug 4 #104

The rightwing is afraid of Shapiro...he cleaned their clock in the Governor's race and is very popular. He Demsrule86 Aug 3 #40

It's all about PA. tfg knows PA is a must win jg10003 Aug 3 #41

And this is why she needs to pick Shapiro...there is no fucking way we should take a chance on losing because of Demsrule86 Aug 3 #51

100% and that is why we are seeing all the "not Shapiro" posts this week - TBF Aug 3 #67

This guy ? Beachnutt Aug 3 #44

+1 dalton99a Aug 3 #53

How refreshing! An entitled white male telling minorities and their supporters what they think! RandomNumbers Aug 3 #46

One cannot lose sarisataka Aug 3 #49

No, he won't claudette Aug 3 #52

Since when should a weirdo be listened to for anything? Srkdqltr Aug 3 #55

There is that. calimary Aug 3 #59

And Trump lost the cat owner votes by picking Vance. Who cares what he thinks? 33taw Aug 3 #60

Like he has them Traildogbob Aug 3 #61

Palestinian vote? osteopath6 Aug 3 #62

1. Trump spews feces each time he opens his anus mouth! 2. Kamala will make cornball 24 Aug 3 #65

Jared's plans to turn Gaza into vacationland can't be endearing TSF to "the Palestinian vote" Scrivener7 Aug 3 #71

I did a search on that and found a good article on Forbes - TBF Aug 3 #73

So that's Jared's plan to bring peace to the middle east.... Deport the Palestinians. keithbvadu2 Aug 4 #102

He specifically said "move the people out, and then clean it up" TBF Aug 5 #105

And TSF Will Get It.. That's the Way It Works.. Do the Math.. Cha Aug 3 #72

I think he's a great choice epreic01 Aug 3 #76

Typical Trump mischief karynnj Aug 3 #78

That statement is all about keeping PA in play, for Trump, is all GoodRaisin Aug 3 #81

He wants to divide us ecstatic Aug 3 #93

Harris is going to win PA with or without Shapiro. lees1975 Aug 4 #99

5% would be up around 350,000 from Biden's 211,000 in 2020? Sugarcoated Aug 4 #100

Shapiro is very popular in Pennsylvania. That is much more important applegrove Aug 4 #101

We give Trump too much credit Agent Orange Tabby Aug 4 #103