12-13-2018, 07:36 PM
Gary Locke is a Democrat, but he was so fiscally conservative as Governor of Washington that many liberals criticized him.
He has a real populist appeal. He was raised by immigrants (Taiwanese) in government housing projects.
Many former governors make good candidates for President because they are both executive positions, but many governors lack experience on the national issues involving foreign policy and trade. After being Governor for 8 years Locke served as Secretary of Commerce under Obama and later Ambassador to China.
I think Locke could draw a lot of votes from the middle, but I don't see the "Unity Ticket" being viable at all. All the money comes from the parties and no party is going to promote a ticket with a member of the other party on it. If they did try a "Unity Ticket" I guess I would suggest Locke/Kasich.
He has a real populist appeal. He was raised by immigrants (Taiwanese) in government housing projects.
Many former governors make good candidates for President because they are both executive positions, but many governors lack experience on the national issues involving foreign policy and trade. After being Governor for 8 years Locke served as Secretary of Commerce under Obama and later Ambassador to China.
I think Locke could draw a lot of votes from the middle, but I don't see the "Unity Ticket" being viable at all. All the money comes from the parties and no party is going to promote a ticket with a member of the other party on it. If they did try a "Unity Ticket" I guess I would suggest Locke/Kasich.
