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Warren's Been Talking to Gillum, Sparking VP Buzz
Daily BeastPresidential candidates often keep a running list of influential individuals who they will informally call for ideas, advice, and, perhaps, to scope them out as a potential running mate.
And for several candidates, including at least one in the top tier, former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is on speed dial. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), in particular, has been in contact with Gillum over the past several months, multiple knowledgeable sources told The Daily Beast.
When reached for comment about the vice presidential buzz, a Warren campaign official said, that is baseless and not at all true.
But two sources said the talks between Warren and Gillum resemble the kind of courtship that happens when a leading presidential candidate is exploring potential vice presidential contenders. One source briefed on the communications said the two Democrats have been in contact over the course of the campaign and that there is a strong impression that Gillum is a possible vice presidential contender for Warren, who has risen in recent months to become a frontrunner in the 2020 primary, the source said.
And for several candidates, including at least one in the top tier, former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is on speed dial. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), in particular, has been in contact with Gillum over the past several months, multiple knowledgeable sources told The Daily Beast.
When reached for comment about the vice presidential buzz, a Warren campaign official said, that is baseless and not at all true.
But two sources said the talks between Warren and Gillum resemble the kind of courtship that happens when a leading presidential candidate is exploring potential vice presidential contenders. One source briefed on the communications said the two Democrats have been in contact over the course of the campaign and that there is a strong impression that Gillum is a possible vice presidential contender for Warren, who has risen in recent months to become a frontrunner in the 2020 primary, the source said.
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Warren's Been Talking to Gillum, Sparking VP Buzz (Original Post)
brooklynite
Oct 2019
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Gillum couldn't beat a weak Republican in a blue wave election in a purple state.
W_HAMILTON
Oct 2019
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W_HAMILTON
(7,873 posts)1. Gillum couldn't beat a weak Republican in a blue wave election in a purple state.
He is a strong and charismatic speaker, but I don't think he adds much to the ticket.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)2. It is really far, far too early to even ponder VP picks
This is silly.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
OrlandoDem2
(2,066 posts)3. I voted for Gillum in the general election but he got eviscerated by the GOP for the Hamilton ticket
Scandal. I believe he settled with the FEC for campaign violations.
That said, whoever wins for the Democrats and its looking like Biden or Warren, needs to motivate the African American base. Statistically, our most loyal bloc is African American women. We need them to vote in Detroit, Milwaukee, Philly, and Minneapolis in record breaking numbers.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
blm
(113,091 posts)4. Gossip for those craving gossip, IMO.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden