Editors:

While I like Senator Kelly (and have two potential lines of connection to him -- thinking White House key chains here) I no longer have any feel for Arizona to know whether his presence on the ticket would make the state winnable. My best college friend knows Gov. Beshear a bit, did some effective campaigning for him in northern Kentucky, and his success in appealing to Red voters is admirable, but I don't think he becomes well-enough known, quickly enough, to change the electoral math. Big Gretch (Michigan governor) belongs at the top of the ticket, with Raphael Warnock (senator from Georgia). I don't know the North Carolina guy at all -- same objection as with Kelly plus no keychains.

So, I would choose (Pennsylvania) Gov. Shapiro, if VP Harris were too busy and just delegated the job to me. Prep carefully with him, then have him meet with some group(s) of Michigan Arab voters, seek to minimize that potential conflict.

Still, if I win Mega Millions tonight, I'm buying a little place in Toronto.

--Hugh Hansen

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