• halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    “But Astronaut” is a pretty damned high bar in many people’s views, in large part because of the stringent qualifications. They’re also the very few that actually get to experience the Overview Effect.

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        3 months ago

        I get all that but like…being an astronaut doesn’t just overwhelm all other considerations lol

        Gabby Giffords as Second Lady would be a great addition that comes included with a Kelly pick.

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        3 months ago

        You’re right, but it’s also not the only non-traditional qualifier though. For many people the fact that the Second Lady would be Gabby Giffords is also a consideration. Between the two of them, they’ve been on a national stage for a long time.

        For many people, this Is one of the first times they’re really hearing about Shapiro, and the fact there’s a dipshit on the MAGA side with the same last name, well that just complicates average voter perception. Name recognition and differentiation is massive for the voters that don’t follow politics constantly.