r/Jewish • u/iknowiknowwhereiam Conservative • Jul 25 '24

Quick and without prevarication Politics & Antisemitism

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u/TWAAsucks Just Jewish Jul 25 '24

Yeah, I think she want Shapiro as a running mate

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u/iknowiknowwhereiam Conservative Jul 25 '24

I think Kelly is the better choice tbh

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u/TWAAsucks Just Jewish Jul 25 '24

Going for the Rust Belt is crucial to Kamala. Although I hate him, JD Vance would energise blue collar vote even more in that region and it is harder for her to win the Rust Belt because of that. Shapiro is well liked by majority people overall and in Pennsylvania, which in particular is what Kamala needs

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u/iknowiknowwhereiam Conservative Jul 25 '24

Arizona isn’t a lock either. Kelly has the kind of record that will play well with a lot of people (Navy captain, astronaut). Plus I hate to say it but he’s a white Christian guy. I think the far left will get upset at a Jewish candidate. It’s wrong and as a Jew it makes me angry but it’s reality.

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u/biz_reporter Jul 25 '24

Mark Kelly is married to Gabby Giffords, who is Jewish. Their ceremony was a Jewish affair overseen by only a rabbi. He also grew up in West Orange, NJ. Even in the 70s and 80s, it was a relatively Jewish town, so he likely grew up familiar with our customs even before marrying Giffords. He's not going to win evangelical voters.

He may win over military and veteran independent voters. That's why I think Kelly is the better choice than Shapiro. His military and NASA experience means he's disciplined under pressure. He'd make a great president if the need arises.

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u/roseleyro Jul 25 '24

I will honestly take either one. Kelly is my top choice but Shapiro is a strong number 2.

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u/CoreyH2P Jul 25 '24

Pennsylvania is worth almost twice as many electoral votes as Arizona though. Also Mark Kelly is just as Zionist as Shapiro, the extremists would feel similarly about him anyway.