"Fun midwestern uncle" doesn't seem that dissimilar from "dull" to me and I don't find his vibes particularly immaculate (whatever that means?), but to each their own

And I have no particular desire to list the pros/cons of each candidate, especially now that it's extra-irrelevant, but plenty of others have so feel free to read about their various qualities elsewhere. I find Walz to be a dud, but hopefully enough others feel the same way about him that you do because I would like to move on from Trump et al.

I think Shapiro will have a hard time winning a primary filled with progressives. I worry this was his moment. But if enough former Republicans like me take over the Democrat elections, then he might have a chance

Both parties kind of made the same pick of taking a midwest guy (but not from the real swing states) that is as left wing or right wing as their main candidate so it will turn out their voters rather than go for independents, which might be the right strategy in this time period. Right now it seems Walz is better pick as he is more likeable than Vance and a guy people want to have a beer with but will wait to see how he does in speeches and debate.