What if a Republican and a Democrat run together as president and vice-president?
“The Kentucky state motto, “United we stand, divided we fall” serves as a warning for our nation's future.
Amidst the ongoing heated governor election in Kentucky, the last thing many of us want is to be bombarded with discussions about the upcoming 2024 presidential race. Unfortunately, our screens and social media feeds will continue to overflow with political ads for another year, leaving us entangled in deliberations about our future options. However, amidst this turmoil, there lies a glimmer of hope—a chance for unity.
No Labels, an organization dedicated to cultivating bipartisanship, is diligently laying the groundwork for a new type of ticket: a joint effort where a Republican and a Democrat run as president and vice-president. Through the establishment of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus in Congress, No Labels has spent the better part of the last decade pursuing sensible solutions to common issues. Their remarkable achievements include playing a pivotal role in the passing of the 2021 infrastructure bill, which secured a historic $1.6 billion federal investment for the new Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in northern Kentucky and a $1.1 billion federal investment for high speed internet throughout the commonwealth. These accomplishments undoubtedly highlight No Labels' ability to bring people together and deliver solutions that benefit the populace.
Like countless Kentuckians, I have grown tired as Democrats and Republicans are continuously engrossed in internal and external disputes, hindering the resolution of urgent matters that a significant number of citizens agree must be promptly addressed. By spearheading a unity ticket for the upcoming 2024 election, No Labels possesses the power to bridge the political divide by establishing an administration inherently committed to bipartisan collaboration.
In the months ahead, citizens from Pikeville to Bowling Green and Louisville will have the option to rally behind the No Labels movement, adding their voices in support of unity and pragmatic problem-solving. Although No Labels operates on a national scale, our local movement is driven by a grassroots collective of Kentuckians. On July 26, we will host a statewide video conference, convening community members who wish to join this movement and contribute to its cause. It will be up to the people of Kentucky to decide whether we should continue on our current path, or seek a new and better alternative.
Zach Ginder is a student at the University of Louisville, from Oldham County.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Could a Republican and a Democrat run together on the same ticket?
