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43. Austin Davis

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 01:19 PM

Jul 2024

If Shapiro were to leave office before his term was up, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would take the reins. According to Pennsylvania's line of succession, Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, a Republican from Westmoreland County, would become lieutenant governor.

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The Harris Shortlist [View all] RandySF Jul 2024 OP

All good choices! imanamerican63 Jul 2024 #1

Michigan's Gov said she did not want the vp role. Wonder if she will riversedge Jul 2024 #4

I thought Whitmer had said no? moonscape Jul 2024 #2

She will say yes if Harris asks JI7 Jul 2024 #5

Some of our best right there kwolf68 Jul 2024 #3

What a great list of candidates! Ruby Zee Jul 2024 #6

Walz would be amazing. edisdead Jul 2024 #7

Tim Walz? That surprises me. He's an excellent governor, but Ocelot II Jul 2024 #8

He DOES help with WI and other midwest states edisdead Jul 2024 #9

Flanagan, who is very capable, would also be the first Native American governor. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #15

MN was too close for comfort in 2016 Jose Garcia Jul 2024 #20

True, but Clinton's campaign seemed to have pretty much ignored MN, Ocelot II Jul 2024 #24

I think Gretchen said no to a challenge for the nomination... rogerballard Jul 2024 #10

Fellow Michigander here... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #13

Same with Pete... rogerballard Jul 2024 #16

Sen. Kelly is the guy bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #11

agree... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #14

Man I hop Wavelight Jul 2024 #19

We will lose this senate seat krawhitham Jul 2024 #39

A Democratic Governor will appoint a new one. ./ nt bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #41

Just until the next state wide election, just like with McCain krawhitham Jul 2024 #47

He is not up for re-election until 2028 Bev54 Jul 2024 #53

He's one of our least reliable votes in the Senate krawhitham Jul 2024 #44

I think it'll be Kelly. TheRickles Jul 2024 #12

I think Kelly is the right choice as well Buckeyeblue Jul 2024 #18

The big thing about Cooper is that he carried NC in ... Persondem Jul 2024 #21

I think Kelly, as well. hamsterjill Jul 2024 #28

If it's Gov Shapiro, he would be replaced by the Lt Gov Freddie Jul 2024 #30

Austin Davis ellemb Jul 2024 #43

Strong on the border and guns AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #59

Kelly or Shapiro in that order, IMO. Happy Hoosier Jul 2024 #17

And I don't believe it's time for a two-woman ticket. Rocknation Jul 2024 #54

I wish Secretary Pete was on this list, I think he would be spectacular! lark Jul 2024 #22

Couldn't agree more! phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #33

Pete May Have Turned It Down Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #34

He will be a fine president KentuckyWoman Jul 2024 #37

RSO rso Jul 2024 #55

Bernie wants VP for workers rights phoenix_rising Jul 2024 #23

Shapiro makes the most sense politically. WarGamer Jul 2024 #25

Shapiro to Davis ellemb Jul 2024 #49

Why is Whitmer on the list? She said she doesn't want it and I believe her. catbyte Jul 2024 #26

We are keeping our Governor. Cherrycheeks Jul 2024 #27

I like Bashear or a Buda Cherrycheeks Jul 2024 #29

I heard Walz speak this morning on one of the TV shows Renew Deal Jul 2024 #31

Are they all moderates? Emile Jul 2024 #32

Good question krawhitham Jul 2024 #46

That is who they were willing to leak. Yes? KentuckyWoman Jul 2024 #35

Only one on that list that will be helpful is Josh Shapiro krawhitham Jul 2024 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Jul 2024 #50

It can't be Mark Kelly, we don't want to lose that senate seat krawhitham Jul 2024 #38

Katie Hobbs would appoint the replacement. RandySF Jul 2024 #40

until the next state wide election, Just like when McCain was replaced krawhitham Jul 2024 #45

Similarly, that's a lot of West and West Coast on one ticket Alice B. Jul 2024 #42

His term expires in 2026. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #48

Roy Cooper pat_k Jul 2024 #51

Who would do the best job of balancing the ticket? Rocknation Jul 2024 #52

I'm sure she will pick the right person for the ticket. I personally like Shapiro Pisces Jul 2024 #56

Verified by Rachel. lindysalsagal Jul 2024 #57

Kelly has border expertise, is ex military, has gun control cred. nolabear Jul 2024 #58