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phoenix_rising

(323 posts)
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 01:24 PM Aug 2024

Who do voters want as Harris' running mate? One name stands out in recent polls

Miami Herald
Brendan Rascius
August 02, 2024


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But, according to recent polling, one contender is steaming ahead of the pack: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

In a July 29 YouGov poll, 59% of Democratic respondents said they would approve of Buttigieg being chosen as the vice presidential nominee. Out of nine Democratic officials included, he was the only one to garner a majority.
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In addition to his dominant approval ratings, Buttigieg also has the highest favorability rating among the top contenders, according to a July 31 YouGov/Economist poll.
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Among Democratic respondents, Buttigieg had an even larger lead, with 69% saying they had a favorable view. Kelly and Shapiro once again came in second and third, with 56% and 51%, respectively. Cooper garnered 31%, and Walz received 28%.






https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article290689624.html
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Who do voters want as Harris' running mate? One name stands out in recent polls (Original Post) phoenix_rising Aug 2024 OP
Well, no doubt he's brilliant! elleng Aug 2024 #1
i rly hope he gets the nod. mopinko Aug 2024 #2
I really hope he does too! 🤞🤞 n/t phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #10
Just win... walrus314 Aug 2024 #3
Yes Please! Faux pas Aug 2024 #4
I agree! Pete would mobilize young voters and ignite so much enthusiasm for the ticket! phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #7
Yes Faux pas Aug 2024 #8
It will largely depend on who Kamala really likes herself I think Beringia Aug 2024 #5
They have the best dynamic! phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #9
Pete and Walz are my two favorites. BComplex Aug 2024 #6
I'm a big fan of Pete, but... regnaD kciN Aug 2024 #11
For me, Dem registered voters are most important phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #12
The message is about CHANGE. Hela Aug 2024 #13
THIS all the way!!!! ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ n/t phoenix_rising Aug 2024 #14

mopinko

(71,817 posts)
2. i rly hope he gets the nod.
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 01:27 PM
Aug 2024

he’s going to excite far more ppl than he will turn off.
most of them arent voting for her anyway.

walrus314

(12 posts)
3. Just win...
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 01:28 PM
Aug 2024

The question of who do they want is not necessarily a who will win question. Democrats will come out already, if she even picks Biden for VP. There are maybe 100,000 votes that swing everything in those swing states. They need to do whatever they can do win those people over. Time to get very tactical.

phoenix_rising

(323 posts)
7. I agree! Pete would mobilize young voters and ignite so much enthusiasm for the ticket!
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 01:46 PM
Aug 2024

IMO Harris/Buttigieg would be such a powerful duo, they’d bring in a record turnout and potentially transform a blue wave into a blue tsunami! 🌊 🌊

phoenix_rising

(323 posts)
9. They have the best dynamic!
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 01:55 PM
Aug 2024

You can see how well the four of them (Kamala, Doug, Chasten, and Pete) get along in this sweet zoom call during the pandemic (Kamala and Pete join at 24:18):

https://m.

&pp=ygUOY2hhc3RlbiBlbWhvZmY%3D
(Chasten butchered our guy’s hair, lol) 😆

From a recent Politico article: “‘They have a great rapport, and they recognize each other’s talents and strengths,’ said Rachel Palermo, a former who has worked for both Harris and Buttigieg.”

I believe it!

regnaD kciN

(26,593 posts)
11. I'm a big fan of Pete, but...
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 02:24 PM
Aug 2024

…those registered voter numbers, which are the most important for November, show high favorability numbers but almost-equally-high unfavorability numbers. Mark Kelly, by contrast, has slightly-lower favorable numbers but a lot lower unfavorables.

phoenix_rising

(323 posts)
12. For me, Dem registered voters are most important
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 03:41 PM
Aug 2024

IMHO the unfavorability numbers in the “all registered voters” cohort is a reflection of homophobia from those deplorables who wouldn’t vote for a woman of color anyway. You can see the difference when you look at the numbers in the Democrat registered voter cohort. I think those are the numbers that matter.

Hela

(465 posts)
13. The message is about CHANGE.
Fri Aug 2, 2024, 03:55 PM
Aug 2024

I think Dems know they're both brilliant. IMO, choosing Pete would really cement the message of change for the under 50 crowd.

Stick that in your DEI-bashing pieholes, republikkkans.

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