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In reply to the discussion: VP Harris has promised to have a republican in her cabinet. Who do you think it would be and for what position? [View all]Think. Again.
(16,600 posts)23. If they identify as republicans, they obviously haven't chosen Democracy.
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VP Harris has promised to have a republican in her cabinet. Who do you think it would be and for what position? [View all]
tulipsandroses
10 hrs ago
OP
bottle washer? fly catcher? giving a republican a job with power is a bad move IMO nt
msongs
10 hrs ago
#1
I'm done reaching across the isle. I hope Madam VP doesn't expect the nation to have a big kumbaya moment
Hotler
5 hrs ago
#130
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest she is less tone deaf than you are when it comes to politics.
onenote
10 hrs ago
#18
We need to heal our country. Continuing to feed the partisan divide will not heal anything.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
10 hrs ago
#25
Director of National Intelligence or National Security Advisor are also possibilities.
GregariousGroundhog
10 hrs ago
#38
We can no longer afford to make nice gestures to people who are trying to end our Democracy.
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#5
Hopefully it's just a lie, like what law enforcement does to get criminals off the streets.
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#14
I don't think she will go back on her word. Not a good look. I'm fine with certain folks working in a national security
tulipsandroses
10 hrs ago
#35
That's true, I guess an intern position would still be "in the cabinet".
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#43
OK. You should vote for her. And maybe support her decisions that are designed to help her win the election.
onenote
8 hrs ago
#101
DUers are cheering on Harris voters. I don't give a rat's ass what their party registration is if they vote for Harris.
onenote
7 hrs ago
#114
Ha! because one meaningless difference of opinion means I shouldn't vote for her?
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#39
Sorry, but I believe that's the wrong attitude to take. WE need to be the adults in the room and work to end all this
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
10 hrs ago
#34
No concessions were made to Republicans because there were zero R votes. They just wasted time.
betsuni
9 hrs ago
#80
No, it wasn't. ACA with public option passed the House. Was taken out in Senate when
betsuni
6 hrs ago
#123
Kinzinger would be a good choice, and was not one of "those people trying to end our Democracy".
JohnSJ
8 hrs ago
#106
Anyone identifying as a republican is showing the world their support for all that the republican party stands for.
Think. Again.
8 hrs ago
#108
I gave you an example of someone who does not subscribe to that, and in fact not only fought against that, but is
JohnSJ
7 hrs ago
#113
This is about much more than the election of one office, or even the election of Congress...
Think. Again.
7 hrs ago
#117
No. If we don't win this election nothing matters, our democracy will be gone.
JohnSJ
7 hrs ago
#118
Kisinger is not one of those people. The Harris campaign is not stupid, they aren't
JohnSJ
7 hrs ago
#120
Absolutely anyone who publicly identifies as a republican must be considered a republican....
Think. Again.
6 hrs ago
#127
If they identify as republicans, they obviously haven't chosen Democracy.
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#23
Why? We have plenty of good Democrats that can fill these positions. It's an insult to our Party
jalan48
10 hrs ago
#32
That is NOT true, it is NOT only magats that are bad, it IS the republican party that's bad for Democracy AND society.
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#51
Liz Cheney spoke out against her sister's gay marriage. You don't have to be MAGA to suck.
Gore1FL
9 hrs ago
#78
Is there a position that only has to read the Constitution all day, every day?
Think. Again.
10 hrs ago
#53
Not a bad idea. I'd be concerned about where he is on the issue of black farmers
tulipsandroses
8 hrs ago
#82
something harmless, hopefully. Absolutely nothing related to justice, education, or healthcare
ecstatic
9 hrs ago
#64
For the concerned, it's called politics. Majority of Americans want bipartisanship and for government to work.
betsuni
8 hrs ago
#81