(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Whitmer For Pres. in 2024 [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-07-02 Raphael Warnock for VP in 2024. From the ground in swing state Wisconsin, here’s the Top Ten reasons why the Dems should unite around Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. of Mich. 10.Fresh start. Gov. Whitmer doesn’t have to embrace the divisive issues. She is firm and strong on abortion, Ukraine, Jan. 6, and other issues we all agree upon. She can promise and be broad on the other issues. She has had nothing to do with the perception the economy is bad. 9.Bannon was right. After years of blabbering non-stop, he finally said something true. A younger, fresh Democrat without the baggage of Biden/Harris is Trump’s biggest nightmare. Make the MAGA nightmare come true. 8.Biden was a great President. He amazed all of us for the first two years. But one no longer has to be two term to be recognized as great. He was right when he initially told aides he would be a one-term President. He still can exit with his achievements intact, like Truman, LBJ, and Carter (also unfortunately JFK and Lincoln). 7.Kamala is not a strong candidate. In Wisconsin, we saw a lightweight try to unseat Ron Johnson. He got clobbered. VP Harris has the same image here on the ground in a swing state. 6.Whitmer faced the violent-right wing. She stood up to the kidnappers and killers who tried to take her out. People respect that. 5.Warnock is tough. Like Whitmer, he is in one of the six-ish swing states. He is battle tested against the extremists. He can debate. He appeals to Black voters. He gives evangelicals something to think about. He can be President if need be. 4.Sorry Gavin. Gavin Newsom, like Kamala, could carry California (duh). But here in middle America just the Kookie Byrnes (look it up) haircut, slick image, and the California perceived far-left initiatives would - - at first, second, and third glance- - turn away the farmers and factory workers in the Midwest. 3.Governors win. Governors win the Presidency. Like Whitmer, they have just enough visibility nationally, enough experience, and accomplishments. But no divisive policies. Witness FDR, Clinton, Carter, Reagan and Bush. 2.First female President! Whitmer would draw female voters. And strong on women’s rights. She would also bring American Muslims back. And she could inspire the trust of young voters. 1.What would Biden do as President? If Pres. Biden won a second term, what he do differently, or uniquely, from every/any other credible Democrat? And as we know, it’s all about winning. We respectfully need the best candidate who can win. Please tell us your state and what it looks like from your perspective there. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/7/2/2250768/-Whitmer-For-Pres-in-2024?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=more_community&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/