Why Not to Vote Democrat

[iris lilies]

I love the idea of a reset button. I was wondering what the conservatives here will do if it winds up being Trump/Biden. I agree that it's a bit of a dilemma. I was wondering if Biden would/could "fire" Harris as a VP and put someone more interesting in that spot, like Buttigieg, Whitmer, Klobuchar, or my pal Bernie (who of course would never be chosen as a VP under Biden).

If Joe Biden put Klobučhar in as his VP, I would almost not have to take seasick medicine before I voted for the old fart.

however, as of now, I am resolute to not except DJ Trump, as our party’s nominee. No that will not happen. Someone will come along, our white knight will appear.

[bae]

I love the idea of a reset button. I was wondering what the conservatives here will do if it winds up being Trump/Biden. I agree that it's a bit of a dilemma.

Not at all. Trump is morally unfit to hold office, and presents a clear danger to the Republic. The GOP is no longer the party for conservatives.

[catherine]

I am sure Phil Scott, Republican governor of Vermont, is not interested in running for President, but he is the most popular governor in the US. I think he's great. He definitely knows how to reach across the aisle and make as many consituents happy as possible.

[bae]

https://reason.com/2023/04/28/washin...most-gun-laws/

[pinkytoe]

I like our Democratic governor, Jared Polis, quite a bit. He seems to be able to bridge the parties usually - more libertarian I guess.

[frugal-one]

https://reason.com/2023/04/28/washin...most-gun-laws/

That's too bad... really horrible. The status quo of killings will continue.

[gimmethesimplelife]

The only hesitation to vote Democrat that I can understand is the concept of they/them pronouns. Seriously, I judge no one but I don't get it. I support it as I believe in allowing people to be who they are - but I don't understand it. OTOH, I wish more people would handle such differences the way I do. Rob

[gimmethesimplelife]

I like our Democratic governor, Jared Polis, quite a bit. He seems to be able to bridge the parties usually - more libertarian I guess.

I have friends I've known for years that left Central Pboenix for Central Denver and they say nothing but good things about him. Rob

[gimmethesimplelife]

I am sure Phil Scott, Republican governor of Vermont, is not interested in running for President, but he is the most popular governor in the US. I think he's great. He definitely knows how to reach across the aisle and make as many consituents happy as possible.

Hi Catherine - not to rain on your post in the slightest - I've never heard of him. The governors I do know of by name - Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Georgia. New Mexico, and Texas. For some reason especially Texas. We are always hearing of what goes on in Texas and of it's are you sure he's not visiting from another solar system Governor. At least our wanna be Abbott is gone. Rob

PS And also Colorado and Utah. Rob

[JaneV2.0]

The only hesitation to vote Democrat that I can understand is the concept of they/them pronouns. Seriously, I judge no one but I don't get it. I support it as I believe in allowing people to be who they are - but I don't understand it. OTOH, I wish more people would handle such differences the way I do. Rob

I use they/them pronouns all the time when I don't want to highlight a subject's gender, or I'm not sure of the gender, or it otherwise makes sense in context. I've used this construction for years and can't imagine why anyone finds the concept troubling.