So in the scenario that he is the VP and they win, a democrat would be appointed to the senate, but instead of the seat being up in 2028 in a presidental general election year the seat would be up in an off election year with a democratic president (2026). I’m not sure this is wise in terms of keeping the senate.
Trump wins 2024 - the possibility of no 2026 elections is not insignificant.
Harris/Kelly win 2024 - Moderate risk the Dems lose 1 Senate seat in 2026.
If Kelly being on board helps Harris win swing states I think it’s worth it. I’d take the potential risk of a hostile Senate in the future over the impending risk of fascism in a few months.
So in the scenario that he is the VP and they win, a democrat would be appointed to the senate, but instead of the seat being up in 2028 in a presidental general election year the seat would be up in an off election year with a democratic president (2026). I’m not sure this is wise in terms of keeping the senate.
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00222.htm
I’m thinking about it like this.
Trump wins 2024 - the possibility of no 2026 elections is not insignificant.
Harris/Kelly win 2024 - Moderate risk the Dems lose 1 Senate seat in 2026.
If Kelly being on board helps Harris win swing states I think it’s worth it. I’d take the potential risk of a hostile Senate in the future over the impending risk of fascism in a few months.