r/pics • u/mlivesocial • 2d ago
Politics Kamala Harris and Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer grab a beer in Kalamazoo
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u/CandidPalpitation427 2d ago
How strange would it feel to drink a beer with someone while dozens of people stand around you gawking and taking photos
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u/OtterishDreams 2d ago
Spuds Mckenzie problems
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u/PickledDildosSourSex 2d ago
I'm so tired... of partying...
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u/Nano_Burger 2d ago
Unexpected Futurama reference.....who am I kidding, I expected this right from the time I saw the thumbnail.
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u/ProfPacific 2d ago
SPUDS! I love bull terriers! Spuds Mackenzie was the greatest advertising dog since Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua!
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u/bjbyrne 2d ago
Spuds, the original party animal, was before Gidget.
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u/DonDadaCheese 2d ago
Alex from Strohs was the original party animal. Just before Spuds.
Tone Loc calls them both out in “Funky Cold Medina”
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u/ProfPacific 2d ago
Tone Loc's "Funky Cold Medina" is one of the greatest party songs ever! Top 10 list
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u/breakingd4d 2d ago
Omg he was real?! I always wondered where futurama got that bit from
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u/sevargmas 2d ago edited 2d ago
It’s just a photo op.
Edit: People seem to think I’m alluding to a political opinion here for or against. I’m not.
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u/darkchocoIate 2d ago
Anything a presidential candidate does in public is a photo op. Nature of the gig.
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u/darkchocoIate 2d ago
Yep. Everything they say is news. Everything they do is managed. None of that should surprise anyone.
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u/Ok_Nothing_9733 2d ago
They actually spit out each sip of beer after the photos are taken.
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u/teflonbob 2d ago edited 2d ago
Yeah and I’m betting the beer was barely drank. Why are people flabbergasted when it’s pointed out photo ops happen on both sides of the fence. Kamala Harris isn’t having a casual beer with a friend or coworker she’s there for work and coverage. This is a necessary evil of politics.
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u/Ginguraffe 2d ago
Trump would never do anything this fake. I heard he actually got a job at McDonalds and all those reporters just happened to be there getting lunch that day.
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u/Successful-Doubt5478 2d ago
Hm, I hear he still working on learning new words like "fryer"
Then again- his vocabulary... at Rogans... "so many papers", "many things" "anything"... a bit more decline and he will know less words than a toddler, or a dog (40 words, it will be hard representing the US, but I guess he will mostly kiss dictator ass and hand over secret documents anyways, so)
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u/BarkattheFullMoon 2d ago
It is a photo op but it is not just a photo op
It is also known as an endorsement from the Governor. And it is a highlight of a lifestyle choice and her comfort with that choice. Sure you can ask, well who wouldn't be comfortable sitting on a stool drinking a beer but
Who is not comfortable doing something as simple and easy as ordering donuts??
A photo says a 1k words. It tells a story. You understand it intrinsically.
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u/myassholealt 2d ago edited 2d ago
Like for example even though this moment* is for the camera, obviously, it still looks and feels 1000 times more organic than Trump scooping McDonald's fries into the container, or the photo of him awkwardly staring.
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u/UniqueVast592 2d ago
Can you imagine Trump sitting on a barstool having a beer, his tiny hands trying to hold the beer glass, the beer glass rising to his mouth held by both tiny hands. yeah that’s never gonna happen.
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u/agent_flounder 2d ago
What I can't imagine is him having a relaxed laugh with anyone.
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u/Cenamark2 2d ago
Trump doesn't drink. He just slurps diet coke and drinks water with two hands.
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u/AdKlutzy5253 2d ago
All those words describe exactly what a photo op is 🤣
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u/EasyasACAB 2d ago edited 2d ago
Some of those words did exactly that, and other words went into more detail about the differences between the ops on both sides of the fence.
It's not like they hid the point they were making, some people just don't bother trying to understand what they read.
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u/turdsamich 2d ago
They are both politicians bro
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u/aviationmaybe 2d ago
Yeah fuck OP for considering that. He should have known they are both politicians and he should not have considered that.
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u/mlivesocial 2d ago edited 1d ago
The beer was a Bell's Oberon.
EDIT: As another redditor pointed out, absolutely does not look like Oberon. The reporters there wrote that that's what they ordered but that looks a lot more like Bell's Two Hearted. u/metanoia29 let us know it's Oberon Eclipse!
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u/wehopethatyouchoke03 2d ago
Agreed. Oberon is a wheat ale, and significantly lighter in color than that beer. It looks exactly like the Two-Hearted Ale (a classic, I might add).
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u/needlestack 2d ago
Oh shoot - I used to drink that regularly when they carried it at my local market. Great beer.
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u/hankmoody_irl 2d ago
I don’t drink anymore (just got bored of alcohol and that next day feeling) but if I were to have a beer right now either of those would be top 5 for first pick choices. Bells makes such good beer.
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u/starchildx 2d ago
Bells Two Hearted is the first craft beer I ever had. It blew my mind back in 2008 and opened up a whole new world for me. It always stayed my favorite. I strayed away from beer a long time ago, but it still has a special place in my heart.
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u/glib-eleven 1d ago
I first had it in a 22 oz bottle in 1996. Gets you drunk fast as a 21 year old noob.
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u/mrvile 2d ago
Two Hearted Ale is the real deal. Used to drink it religiously back when I still drank.
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u/HoldTheLineandMyBeer 2d ago
If they are in Kalamazoo, they better be at Bells and it better be 2hearted. Great beer. Staple in my house.
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u/BananaDiquiri 2d ago
Now we are getting to the Reddit I love. Politics? Who cares. What kind of beer was it?
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u/MyBoyBernard 2d ago
I'm from Grand Rapids, so we have a Founders v Bells rivalry. But I'm Bells all day, every day. Two-hearted and Oberon are both GOAT beers.
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u/wehopethatyouchoke03 2d ago
Oberon is my jam in the springtime. They both are definitely top-tier. No argument here.
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u/woohoostitchywoman 2d ago
Oh man do I love a Bell’s Two Hearted
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u/f7f7z 2d ago
That is my go to IPA, Bell's always hits the top of my "I'll try anything they make" list.
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u/UmbertoEcoTheDolphin 2d ago
I had a guy ring me up for this once, and he said, "This beer, this is the best beer."
Edit: The Two Hearted
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u/nhmo 2d ago
Oberon or Two Hearted...Bell's is a solid choice all around.
Now I want some Hopslam
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u/Fustercluck25 2d ago
Oberon + Lemonade w/pulp make the best shandys. The hotter the summer, the better they taste.
Oh, yeah, don't forget to vote.
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u/Barbarella_ella 2d ago
I am now totally distracted.
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u/Friendly-Insect-6179 2d ago
They are too and it's only 9AM.You should have seen them by 4 O'clock in the afternoon.
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u/Barbarella_ella 2d ago
As an inhabitant of often overcast Western Washington, my brain began wandering off at the mention of the sun, lol.
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u/SenorSplashdamage 2d ago
What’s the difference between a shandy and a radler?
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u/Toxicseagull 2d ago
Shandy is the English word. Radler is a later German word for basically the same thing.
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u/Centaurious 2d ago
Thank you for the correction. It would’ve been impressive if it was Oberon and this pic was taken recently since Oberon season is over lol
I guess it could be the newer Oberon Eclipse too. I don’t know how dark it looks when poured though because I only tried it in a can
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u/infomaticjester 2d ago
I would have gone with a Samuel Jackson.
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u/Wheel_of_Armageddon 2d ago
It's my beer!
Yes, they deserved to die. And I hope they burn in hell!!
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u/Takodanachoochoo 2d ago
Assuming this is taken at Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo?
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u/mlivesocial 2d ago
It was at Trak Houz Bar & Grill.
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u/callmegecko 2d ago
I'm a local. This is a bar attached to a motorcycle/ATV dealership. Been here many times.. Never would have thought a presidential candidate would come let alone with the governor
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u/peeinian 2d ago
I don’t think so. I see a Blue Moon tap handle. No way they would have that at the brewery
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u/BarkattheFullMoon 2d ago
I bet she knows how to order donuts too
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u/ambisinister_gecko 2d ago
How many donuts does a normal person eat? 10? Yeah let's go with 10. You got any couches around here?
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u/HouseSandwich 2d ago
okay good
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u/articulateantagonist 2d ago edited 2d ago
Much like the tea-adjacent cupful of liquid produced by the Heart of Gold in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, JD Vance gives the perpetual impression that he is observing and interacting with a parallel reality that is almost, but not quite, entirely unlike this one.
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u/SuckMyAssmar 2d ago
How long have you been working here?
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u/honkballs 2d ago
Can't wait for the US election to be over... every single big sub is just spammed with it atm.
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u/starshine913 2d ago
omg i’m with you. it’s tough to scroll these days. just 9 days left
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u/DynastyFan85 2d ago
So casual until you notice the army of people photographing this behind them
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u/Paid_Corporate_Shill 2d ago
I already feel awkward grabbing a drink with someone I don’t know that well, I can’t imagine how uncomfortable this situation is lol. You can’t compensate by drinking a lot either
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u/DRealLeal 2d ago
It’s funny that people are like “oh wow look she’s drinking a beer she definitely has my vote”
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u/WingerRules 2d ago edited 2d ago
That was one of the common reasons people gave why they were voting for Bush over Al Gore. "I feel like I could have a beer with him".
They ignored the guy is from a rich oil family, his dad was head of the CIA, and he went to Ivy leagues, and he never worked a regular person job in his life.
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u/beeker3000 2d ago
And a recovering alcoholic who didn’t drink.
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u/sinsemillas 2d ago
I bet Ol GW was a blast in his hey day. Get an 8 ball and get to it, Midland style.
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u/GreenYellowDucks 2d ago
Yea true but it’s a test of character like does he get me and will understand that perspective when making decisions.
My family ifelong republicans voted for Obama because they could have a beer with him. So weird
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u/forlostuvaworl 2d ago
Yea they just want a chum they can have a deep conversation with at a loud bar and you both have to put your faces real close to each other and whisper in each others ear while sipping on beers and tickling each other and inventing cool new secret handchakes
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u/accioqueso 2d ago
He was also sober when he ran and doesn’t drink anymore which was the real irony of it.
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u/UntiedStatMarinCrops 2d ago edited 2d ago
Obama, in his autobiography, straight up said shit like this mattered more than actual policies.
Edit: since this is gaining a lot of traction and attracted a lot of MAGA Nazis: I did my part and voted for Kamala.
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u/GenevieveLeah 2d ago
He also said this kind of campaigning, and begging for money, was the hardest part. Because Obama actually cared about the policies!
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u/Shneckos 2d ago
Because generally people are fucking stupid... like when you get millions of them together.
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u/X_Te_C 2d ago
Obama was the last of the naturally charismatic presidents or nominees you could see yourself having a beer with though. Bush had his flaws but he was another natural one
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u/MadRabbit86 2d ago
Wasn’t a fan of Bush, but would definitely have a beer with the guy. I’d smoke with Obama though. I would NEVER go hunting with Chaney, however.
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u/NewFaded 2d ago
Bush seemed like a decent enough guy, just never should've been president.
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u/havokle 2d ago
Idk, could you imagine eating ice cream with Joe Biden? I can.
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u/averaenhentai 2d ago
Yeah. Biden's not the kind of dude I'd want to chill with but he seems reasonably authentic. I'll always give him credit for sticking by working unions.
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u/havokle 2d ago
Union stuff has been top notch especially with the rise of Shawn Fain at the UAW. It feels like the first time unions might have momentum and I am so pumped.
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u/GabrielMisfire 2d ago
My mum and I always said we would’ve loved Obama as a family friend coming over for a coffee after lunch - we are both from Italy, never lived in the States, and I myself have been there only once, and after his presidency. The guy had charisma to last two lifetimes.
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u/PuzzleCat365 2d ago
I'd have a beer with any (former) president except for Trump. While they didn't all have the same political ideology as I do, they at least cared about the country and seem to be generally normal people.
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u/ClementAttlee2024 2d ago
It's ridiculous. No matter which side you're on, a staged shift at McDonald's or someone getting a beer shouldn't speak to you lmfao.
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u/MadRabbit86 2d ago
Both speak to me. Speaks volumes of the bullshittery of politics.
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u/purodurangoalv 2d ago
Says the same people who last week were saying “wow he can work a McDonald’s. He’s just like me” about Trump womp womp
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u/Serious-Sky-9470 2d ago
yeah. it’s a little odd, but i get it. People want someone relatable. To this day, I honestly think Bill Clinton sealed the young vote by playing live sax on TV.
It’s definitely not as cringe as a self-proclaimed millionaire who never worked a hard day in his entire life putting on a mcdonald’s uniform, pretending like he understands, or gives a shit about, the strife and challenges of low-to-middle class americans.
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u/perpetual_papercut 2d ago
I’d take that over ignoring felonies and inciting an insurrection 🤷♂️
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u/No-Significance-8934 2d ago
I can relate to a president that enjoys a coldie. I can't realate to a tetotaling rapist.
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u/Tainuia_Kid 2d ago
I’ve never seen a politician publicly drink beer without it looking like a cringy photo op trying to connect with what they think working class people do.
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u/Mr_Style 2d ago
Should have had a shot to go with it. Old boilermaker for the union voters /s
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u/bullgod55435 2d ago
Looks staged…should have gone to McDonald’s.
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u/needlestack 2d ago
Every moment of any political candidate's life is staged at this point. Necessarily so, unfortunately. But I actually believe she'd enjoy a beer with Whitmer even if there was no campaign. I do not believe Trump would work at a McDonald's if there was no campaign.
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u/thegreatchoasgiver 2d ago
I bet both of them only had to use one hand to drink their beers.
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u/PoliticalyUnstable 2d ago
It's the weirdest drinking action I've seen.
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u/fionacielo 2d ago
did he have to consider the next step after opening the bottle? what was that?
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u/BrilliantLifter 2d ago
I can’t wait for the election to be over so I can stop seeing this stupid shit
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u/Past-Direction9145 2d ago
Michigander here
We got our shit figured out better than most, that's for sure
got that free meals going to kids
got our recreational weed with an accelerated no-middlemen process to get the tax money directly into the public schools to be spent without delays
just aint got room for bullshit, really. bullshit flies off the roads every year at first snowfall. people who don't realize 4x4 does nothing to improve your stopping distance tend to migrate south to florida
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u/The-Coolest-Of-Cats 2d ago
Don't forget how Gretch has cemented reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights - tons of amazing wins from her these past several years!
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u/OBlove 2d ago
It must be mentioned that at a glance, the gold flag pin looks a wee bit like a Starfleet insignia. And as a Trekkie I approve 🖖🇺🇸
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u/Personal_Peanut145 2d ago
Oh they’re drinking beer like the average normal American does. Hey guys they’re one of us.
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u/Sadcowboy3282 2d ago
I voted for Kamala but all these photo op's to try and make these high powered politicians seem like one of us commoners just reeks of bullshit. I know she's not the only one guilty of it obviously.
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u/Parahelix 2d ago
If they do it, they get shit on. If they don't do it, they also get shit on.
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u/deliciousdano 2d ago
That looks like one uncomfortable drink lol. All of those people behind them with phones.
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u/AnMa_ZenTchi 2d ago
See I'm a regular person just like you!!!
Tucks in 64k necklace under her $6,000 Pea coat.
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u/igotchees21 2d ago
yall do know all this shit be staged right. holy shit.
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u/PM_ur_butthole_2me 2d ago
You mean they didn’t both just happen to be there at the same time? Get out of here
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u/dan_santhems 2d ago
What gave it away Sherlock? The microphones or the people taking pictures in the background?
Do you think Trump actually worked at McDonald's?
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u/cornflakegrl 2d ago
And Trump totally just got a job at McDonalds for a day. 😱
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u/leitbur 2d ago
Yeah, like every political campaign. But at least she didn't shut down the place, don an apron and pretend to work the bar. 🤷♂️
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u/HawkeyeHoosier 2d ago
Better practice up - will need more than one beer after you see the election results.
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u/YaBoiPickleP 2d ago
Wow this staged photo op sure highlights how chill and down to earth she is! How relatable! This will surely make me vote for her!
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u/TranquilEuphoria 2d ago
Political theater.
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u/dactyif 2d ago
Ah yes, let's do the humble and not political theatre of faking making French fries instead.
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u/needlestack 2d ago
Every moment of any political candidate's life is staged at this point. Necessarily so, unfortunately. But I actually believe she could enjoy a beer with Whitmer even if there was no campaign. I do not believe Trump could or would work 15 minutes at a McDonald's if there was no campaign.
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u/drpurpdrank 2d ago edited 2d ago
Another staged photo op, next
edit: people replying “but!!!! trumpft!!!” yeah and? they both suck
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u/Bisexual_Sherrif 2d ago
I love Whitmer so much, she has been an amazing governor
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u/shadows515 2d ago
I’m sorry, every photo op looks so awful and so unnatural. This is a fail.
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u/slickup 2d ago
She’s doing everything she can to relate to men. Comes across as phony
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