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Opinion pieces are frustrating. But I found some parts of this to be thoughtful. #politics
'Kellyβs political success is based on a now-proven playbook for Democrats in Arizona. Run to the center, appeal to independents ...and moderates, debate as infrequently as possible, limit public speaking, keep a low profile with the media, raise money and run ads. Kelly follows this playbook perfectly, and it has worked well for him. But it would not work for him as the VP candidate.'
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/kamala-harris-mark-kelly-vp-arizona-rcna163454
On the other hand a pick like Kelly would be made to incorporate the ability to win in red territory into the campaign. If these 'faults' are how that is done then maybe the VP-as-attack-dog paradigm needs rethinking. Kamala is willing to throw blows. Maybe she doesn't need an attack dog as much as a red-state emissary who embraces rather than assails the doubters. π€