Welcome NEWORLEANS!

I'm a big fan of NOLA.

Be honest. That was rough.

#35 | POSTED BY EBERLY

You certainly don't speak for me here. Your predictions are ----.

Swallow it.

but nobody really cares. By nobody I mean people who aren't devoted partisans with zero chance of switching sides.
#32 | POSTED BY EBERLY

EBERLY speaking for everyone again?

"Not surprised one bit."

#26 | POSTED BY HUMTAKE

I'm surprised you finally wrote a post without mentioning "liberal" or "Democrat."

Incredibly surprised, you fnkcing hack.

#20 | POSTED BY CBOB

If y'all haven't yet, you should watch the Alex Jones documentary on HBO. Really well done and highlights his grifting perfectly. A despicable piece of ----. Just ask his ex-wife.

They had Hulk Hogan speak because Milania refused.

So sads.

I recognized his name because he is Gabby Giffords' husband.
#47 | POSTED BY REDIAL

Entirely fair.

:)
#45 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

;P

They're not just random 1,400 Black women. They're from a fairly powerful group that has some pull (e.g., past mayor of Atlanta, a former US Senator, etc) so if the Dems decide to crap on them by passing over Kamala ...

Would be a factor, IMO, had that been 1,400 Black women surveyed out of a certain sample size equivocating 1,400 as being statistically significant. A "fairly powerful" group though, you say? I'm left nothing more than intrigued.

Got future Senator Kari Lake's name written all over it.
#42 | POSTED BY CENSORED

I understand your concerns. And originally, was confident that Mark Kelley had enough name recognition to be a viable consideration for VP. LAMPLIGHTER's perspective here gives me serious pause, and I'm forced to recognize my bias as someone who pays as close attention to space related topics as I do.

For what it's worth, as someone who lives very close to AZ and encounters "Zonies" on a routine basis, I'm pretty sure Kari Lake's political career is all but over.

So, please explain why I should recognize Sen Kelly's name because of that.

I did just that with the twin experiment description. I'm not gatekeeping here, but it was a pretty big story for those interested in humans exploring space.

Yeah, I readily admit that I do not keep track of every and all astronauts we send into space.

You never heard about the unique situation that the brothers offered NASA as an experiment? OK.

But I do appreciate that Voyager is still sending back data after, what?, 50 years?

Yeah, even though there was a significant period recently when it wasn't, yet some of its operations have been corrected, allowing NASA to maintain some communication. Were you aware of this recent nuance?

What will he bring to the ticket?

In the eyes of your generation: Astronauts are heroes, unlike Trump. And, ultimately, unlike Kamala.

So, go figure... :) -- LAMPY

That post must have taken you a while to write out. LOL

#38 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

Lots and lots of money is involved, already invested. You think Biden campaign is just going to hand that over to any Dem candidate? You think Republicans are going to allow another non-Biden ticket member to move forward without lawsuits?

I am NO fan of Kamala, hated the fact that Biden chose her as VP, but they won -- they beat Trump. And replacing her as the "next in line" will bring more headaches than not. Keep in mind, I'm the one that has ALWAYS hammered against the "next in line" candidate; in modern times, they always lose. It's typically the "out of left field" candidate that pulls out the win.

Not this time. Things are different now. Officially and monetarily, Kamala has to be the one to take on the torch. Procedurally, there is no other practical way forward.

Allow me to reiterate how much it pains me to write out the above, I do not enjoy the idea of Kamala Harris being POTUS. But, admittedly, it is far better than Trump 2.0 leading to 2.1, 2.2, 2...etc. I also believe she cannot win.

IOW. We. Are. Fncked.

I fail to see the connection your comment implies.
#33 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

Yeah. Today I Learned that you're not into space exploration. If you were, you'd have recognized Mark Kelley's name.

The fact that you fail to see the connection suggests a lack of interest in space exploration. Did you read the piece provided by CORKY?

Did it happen to mention that Mark Kelly has a twin brother, Scott Kelly, who is also an astronaut. NASA scientists used Scott's one-year experience in space as an experiment to compare his physiological, molecular, and cognitive changes with those of Mark, who remained on Earth as a control subject?

---- it. Call me a nerd. I think this stuff is interesting. TIL it's not interesting to you.

Problem with Kelly as veep is losing a Dem senator from Arizona. May end up with Qari Lake taking his spot and potentially losing a Dem majority. So seems better to leave Kelly where he is.
#26 | POSTED BY CENSORED

Just who exactly do you think is Arizona's governor and just exactly how do you think interim senators are put in place?

---- it, let me lead you to a bone:

In Arizona, when a Senate seat becomes vacant, the governor has the power to appoint a temporary replacement. The appointee would serve until the next general election, at which point a special election (if necessary) would be held to fill the remainder of the term. The governor must appoint someone from the same political party as the departing senator. Since Mark Kelly is a Democrat, the appointed replacement would also need to be a Democrat. The appointed senator would serve until voters choose a permanent replacement in the next general election.

Capiche?

New people.
#23 | POSTED BY EFFETEPOSER

Not gonna happen. It's Kamala or Biden.

"1,400 Black Women Sign Letter Condemning Dems for Plotting to Ditch Biden [...] They reminded Democrats that their support is key, as Black women are the most consistent block of Democratic voters." www.thedailybeast.com Basically announcing that if Kamala isn't the nominee, they'll pull they're support in the general. Same situation Dems faced with (White?) women in 2016 if Hillary wasn't the Dem nominee.
#16 | POSTED BY CENSORED

As of 2024, there are projected to be 34.4 million Black eligible voters in the United States. In the 2016 presidential election, 66% of eligible Black women cast their ballots, down from 74% in 2012.

You're telling me that 1,400 black women speak as a monolith for all eligible black women voters? How many of them supported Kamala in 2020 before she dropped out, when she was polling at 3%?

Please, expound.

That lack of name recognition aside... I will say {shrug}
#5 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

Not a fan of space exploration, eh?

TIL

#2 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

Any speculation as to why she's not considering Mark Kelley?

Love how all the DR fascists are upset about the results of the defunded law enforcement they've been demanding for years now...
#82 | POSTED BY CHUFFY

Who are you referring to? Be specific.

Louisiana toddler dies after shooting himself in the face, sheriff says

(Hammond)

#2 | POSTED BY C0RI0LANUS
#6 | POSTED BY DONNERBOY

A recent analysis by Third Way found that red states have consistently higher murder rates than blue states, even when controlling for large urban centers. Here are the key findings:

In 2021 and 2022, the murder rate in red states was 33% higher than in blue states.

This trend has persisted for 23 consecutive years, with murder rates consistently higher in Trump-voting states compared to Biden-voting states.

8 out of the 10 states with the highest murder rates in 2022 voted for Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020.
From 2000 to 2022, the average murder rate in red states was 24% higher than in blue states.

Even after removing the county with the largest city from red states (but not from blue states), red-state murder rates were still 20% higher in 2021 and 16% higher in 2022.

States like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama consistently rank as having the highest murder rates, holding the top three spots for 15 of the last 23 years.

The study debunks the notion that higher crime rates in red states are solely due to their urban centers. It shows that the trend persists even when controlling for large cities, suggesting that state-level factors, including gun laws and social policies, play a significant role in these disparities.

Michelin guide is going downhill:

Taquera El Califa de Len, a small taco stand in Mexico City, received a Michelin star in 2024. This marks a historic moment as it is the first taco stand ever to be awarded a Michelin star.

jkjkjkjkjk

I was happy to hear they are willing to consider food providers that are not always high-end and expensive.

#28 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

That's my take - lawsuits to gum up the entire nomination process run into November. I know previous SCOTUS couldn't take up special cases outside their structured procedures, but who knows what this version would do. And who will stop them from taking up a case and ruling against the DNC for nominating someone OTHER than Biden?

Once again, we find ourselves where we are because of one stubborn politician.
#24 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

Buh Buh buh, it was her tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurn! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!