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Pennsylvania

Deminpenn

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2. A good alternate would be Rich Fitzgerald

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Sun Jul 28, 2024, 07:28 AM

Jul 2024

The best thing is he would bring a lot of western PA votes with him. Western PA is where Dems usually struggle, but after 3 terms as Allegheny County exec, he's well known and well regarded on this side of the state. He's also an Irish Catholic who, along with his wife Cathy, has raised 8 kids (6 of them girls) who all appear to be quite successful adults.

Pgh Magazine story: https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/our-pittsburgher-of-the-year-rich-fitzgerald/

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Will Gov. Shapiro be invited on the presidential ticket? I hope not - I want to keep him here [View all] FakeNoose Jul 2024 OP

I feel the same way. blue neen Jul 2024 #1

A good alternate would be Rich Fitzgerald Deminpenn Jul 2024 #2

I agree that Rich Fitzgerald is a great Democrat FakeNoose Jul 2024 #3

To me, it's about votes on this side of the state Deminpenn Jul 2024 #4