Joe biden on possible Vice President picks

[Gothmog]

I am confident that Joe will select a quality person like Senator Harris as VP

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[cilla4progress]

1. Biden/Warren?

Any chance?

Biden/Harris?

Biden/Booker?

Biden/Castro?

[helpisontheway]

21. Not Warren..you can tell they do not care for each other. Plus she is too different..

I don’t see him with Harris after all of the busing hoopla. I think Klobuchar would be a good fit. Plus she is from and area that we must win. I love Abrams but I’m not sure that he would select her. It is all a bit premature right now anyway. First he must win the nomination.

[boomer_wv]

40. I doubt that matters.

I understand Reagan didnt care for Bush either. It's just who can help you win.

[Demsrule86]

41. Warren brings nothing to the table...no states...and she has a GOP governor to replace her with a

GOP.

[boomer_wv]

51. All....

good points.

I wasn't saying I think it should be Warren either, just that being friends won't be a factor.

[Demsrule86]

71. True that...I don't think Gore and Clinton were friends either...we know Reagan and Bush

were not.

[aeromanKC]

78. Not a Senator with a GOP Govoner

We need every Senator we can get!!

[EveHammond13]

52. they cancel out each other's strengths when placed on the same ticket. not a good idea.

[EveHammond13]

53. all along I have been hoping for Stacey Abrams

[AlexSFCA]

77. Biden/Abrams is bulletproof ticket

Another possibility is Biden/Doug Jones. Not diverse but winning is the only goal here.

[Cha]

2. KR!

[mainstreetonce]

3. I'm rooting for Harris

Go Joe!

[redstatebluegirl]

6. She would make a great Attorney General.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

36. I don't think Bernie would choose Harris as VP... besides she should remain as a powerful voice

in the Senate.


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[elleng]

4. There are MANY 'quality persons' among Democrats,

including those we haven't heard of, and 'seven women' and 'African-Americans.'

[evertonfc]

5. the pick will not be from debate stage

Harris provides no real benefit. My guess is the pick will be a female, minority from the southwest or southeast. Young and without the baggage the candidates bring. It WILL NOT be a costal choice or Senator.

[brush]

10. Harris proves no real benefit? I take it you never saw her grilling o...

Sessions and Kavanaugh during their respective hearings? The couldn't-be-more-obvious benefit is she's African American—FYI: from the Democratic Party's most loyal base demographic and of which no candidate can win without, and she's a woman—FYI: do I have to remind you, half the population are women, many of whom want to see one of their own finally being among the most powerful people in the world?

[evertonfc]

13. she doesn't

if you read my comment I said it will mostly likely be a woman but NOT be Senator and not from Cali. She ran a lousy campaign and there are far more appealing female candidates that are electorally better.

[brush]

15. Apparently you didn't read the part about her being African American.

Everyone has an opinion. Yours I don't agree with and apparently neither does Biden since he mentioned African Americans were on his list. It might not have occured to you but having an all-white ticket may curb enthusiasm among black and other POC voters.

[wiley]

20. Not with me

but having an all-white ticket may curb enthusiasm among black and other POC voters.

That's a tired old crock of identity politics.

[brush]

25. Everyone has an opinion, yours is a crock as Dems can't win...

without AA and POC votes. But keep that outdated thinking that you can exclude black voters and POC voters when 2/3s of white males and 53% of white women voted for trump.

Do the math.

[UniteFightBack]

38. Well considering a good chunk of black folks are supporting Biden maybe it won't be such an

issue. ????

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

37. Agree with you 100%... Elizabeth will be Bernie's VP, so that pretty much settles it.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[pinkstarburst]

22. No real benefit?

Harris was quite popular, is well qualified as a senator and former AG, and is now a national figure after running in a national race for nearly a year.

Her benefits FAR outweigh any minor "baggage" from the campaign. I cannot think of a single person who could be named for the office of VP who would come with less "baggage." The ones who haven't been running are for the most part not well known and not ready to be VP to a 78-year-old president--which may matter to many voters. Harris would be.

[Demsrule86]

43. I disagree...she would not be a good VP choice...and her baggage would hurt Biden in the

general. We don't need that.

[gulliver]

7. I'd guess Klobuchar. They have sympatico, and she has experience and charisma.

[The Valley Below]

8. Klobachar makes the most sense.

She'd help us win.

She'd help move legislation post-victory.

And Joe Biden could trust her with big jobs.

That's the trifecta.

[CTyankee]

9. I was thinking of that myself...but...an all white ticket...

[LakeArenal]

29. Plus she can help note Midwest.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

63. Like her spunk but we need someone to energize youth.

Can't see college kids lining up around the block for her.

[The Valley Below]

72. We need a VP who can secure the win in the electoral college.

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That means securing Minnesota (which will be in play) plus winning WI, PA, and MI.

Klobuchar is the best asset to help win these critical states.

Plus we'd likely win in Arizona and might tip some other red states.

We need to be strategic and win the electoral college.

After a win, we will need a VP who can help move legislation through Congress. Who better than Klobuchar to join Biden in getting bills passed.

And who better to be Joe's partner? A person he can trust and give big jobs?


Those college students need "excitement" in order to get out to vote against Trump are probably not the block who should determine the pick. Just saying.

[Freddie]

76. Agreed

Actually I’d rather have her on top of the ticket but she would be a great running mate.

[caraher]

85. Same here

Biden is actually pretty low on my list among the "moderates" in the race. What he does have going for him is a network of support and Obama afterglow, but in terms of who I would actually prefer in the Oval Office I'd definitely place Amy higher.

And I'd rather keep Warren in the Senate than put her in the VP post.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

80. I am far from college - but even I know she's got close to absolute zero cool. Her

jokes are so staged and without even an inkling of humor. If Biden can't win those states MN, MI, WI, and PA on his own - we might as well just hand it to Dipshit
Also bothers me a lot - what staff said about her bad disposition.

That said, I suppose she might help in MN, agree. Do think she's a doer and can push through legislation...I guess? She's got some on burner now she couldn't push through already, doesn't she?

I totally doubt Biden (if he's nominee) would pick her....strikes me he'd (or any other candidate) be thinking there could be some nagging in future?

Who else do you like?

[The Valley Below]

84. Yes, I think she's a "doer" who can push legislation.

She has proved that. One of the best Senators in that regard.

I appreciate her humor and I'm not looking to elect a comedian in any case.

We lost MI, WI, and PA in 2016. That cost us the election. With a good economy this will be a very tough race. Biden is a great candidate for winning MI, WI, and PA and in my estimation Kloubachar helps in those states.

And Arizona. Maybe NC, FL, and TX.

Strong women are often accused of having "bad dispositions." I'm not buying it.

I'm not seeing anyone else who comes close to fulfilling the three needs we have in 2020. One, helping to secure the win in the EC. Two, moving legislation post-victory. And three, having a great relationship built on mutual trust with the President who could had off big jobs.

Biden will want someone who will fill the same roles he did for President Obama. Klobachar is the best suited in my opinion.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

86. Sounds like you've made up your mind.. if you think

She's funny...great. Reported bad disposition? If you think it's just bitter employees...great.

Nothing against her personally for sure. And more power to ya for sticking with her! I am just one person's opinion.

[The Valley Below]

87. I'm obviously not the person who will decide who Biden picks as his VP

assuming he gets the nomination.

I do think Klobuchar fits the bill of what Biden will want/need from a nominee better than any of the alternatives on my radar screen.

We need to win. Once we do that we will need to pass legislation, including a Public Option. A VP like Amy Klobachar could be a vital ally. She is obviously competent, smart, and has the ability to work with others.

Who is better positioned to bring these assets to the team and be a partner to Biden?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

90. She is probably all those things...but they have to win first.

I think all and any of our people would be great once in.

How's she doing in matchups in rust belt?

Seriously need a lot of analysis on what we need in a VP once we pick a candidate. Trump can not have anything near 45% approval in any swing state or we will lose it. Especially with Russian help.

[The Valley Below]

91. Yes, we'd have to win first.

In my estimation Klobuchar is the best choice to help Biden with the win. He is popular in these states (MI, WI, MN, and PA) and she is icing on the cake. She helps and doesn't hurt us in these states.

When you say "anyone would be great" post-victory, what your standard of measure?

Mine is, who has the personal relations, temperament, and experience of moving legislation through the Senate? And I'm not seeing an alternative who matches her qualities. She is a very effective legislator. Passing a Public Option would be a huge step forward and it is doable.

And I think she's someone who could be a great partner to a President Biden.

Hitting these 3 points is critical for the VP pick in my estimation.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

88. Btw...I am convinced trump will rig MN

I say that because I hear every word the Dipshit says...working from home with news on all day in the background. The man can not keep a secret due to his unparalleled narcissism. And he has mentioned that he will win MN

[The Valley Below]

89. The Trumpists are pushing very hard to turn MN.

That's no secret and it is a potentially vulnerable state.

They will throw maximum resources into trying to win Minnesota.

[Gothmog]

11. I also like Stacy Abrams

[enid602]

50. Stacy

Stacy has such an open, honest face. I think she would be a good choice for Secretary of DOJ. I'd like to see Kamala as VP. She could be a Democratic version of a Dick Cheney type VP

[pangaia]

55. There is no Secretary if DOJ..

[Gothmog]

60. I do not think that Abrams is a member of the Bar

I think that attorney general needs to be a lawyer. There are plenty of other jobs for Abrams in a Biden administration

[enid602]

73. bar

She is a member of the bar, in good standing per https://www.zeekbeek.com/lawyers/30317-GA-Stacey-Abrams-248510

[Gothmog]

75. Yeah

That is good news. Abrams would be a great AG if Joe does not select her to be Vice President

Another possible VP would Senator Harris. She is an amazing attorney

[enid602]

74. Stacey

I really don't know much about her legal career, but given her stance/dedication on voters' rights, and her experience in her own campaign, I think appointing her as Atty General would send a clear message.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

12. Well this is certainly a hypothetical discussion thread, since Joe will not be the nominee.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[chillfactor]

17. only on your dreams will bernie ever be the nominee

he isn't even a Democrat except when being a Democrat is beneficial to him.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

31. True, Bernie is not a Democrat... he's a Super Democrat based on his voting record...

Bernie votes with the Democratic majority more than most Democrats!! Why we love him!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[OnDoutside]

14. Stacy Abrams. It makes sense.

[left-of-center2012]

16. No, it won't be Harris

Her 'flame' died out too quickly in her campaign.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

82. It did, didn't it. But, got to think someone who dropped out with what I called dignity

and didn't continue for NO REASON but vanity, have a leg up for VP choice. At least Harris WAS up for a while.

[chillfactor]

18. Stacey Abrams

would be my choice.....an educated, electric personality plus being a woman and Black.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

32. Yes, I'm sure Bernie will consider Stacey Abrams to be his running mate...

but, of course, I think it'll be Elizabeth whom Bernie ultimately chooses.


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[wiley]

19. Katie Porter

I can't wait for her to be President as well.

[LakeArenal]

30. Same here.

[musicman65]

24. It just may be

out of the box,we do not expect/but yet a qualified person for the 2 spot

[Thekaspervote]

26. It will be an interesting process....he will give a great deal of consideration to his choice

[myohmy2]

27. counting...

...your chickens before they're hatched can leave you wanting...

...a little birdie told me...

[Uncle Joe]

28. I was hoping Biden would consider Aung San Suu Kyi

...but she's not American so that's understandable.


Thanks for the thread Gothmog.

[NYMinute]

35. He won't be picking Jane either

[NYMinute]

33. K&R nt

[ritapria]

34. If nominated I think Biden should think outside the box

[crazytown]

83. Meghen McCain

(I said, that's as joke son)

[UniteFightBack]

39. I want a pit bull as the VP. Someone who has snaps edged with class, not crass. So that leaves me

out.

I want somebody ramrodding rump with righteousness. Is that so bad? I do want somebody to shut him the fuck up and to his face.

[Hekate]

54. Sounds like my Senator-- Kamala Harris

She is one helluva prosecutor

[Pachamama]

58. +100000

Sounds like it to me too

[True Blue American]

59. Mayor Pete?

[NBachers]

42. Biden / Franken

[Rob WA]

44. Can't Wait

This is certainly putting the cart before the horse. Never-the-less, it would seem prudent for him to pick a VP orator that might be prepared to offer something different than, say, a Neil Kinnock echo.

Biden has the resumé of a Vice President and is perfectly qualified for that roll. I'm hoping for a nominee that represents a different generation or a different gender or at least new ideas.

[quickesst]

45. my only hope is....

.... that whoever becomes our next president chooses the person who is most qualified to be vice president, and will be able to step into the shoes of the president on a moment's notice, no matter that person's race or gender. I call it being logical.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

92. And people may think the same, given age, even

If it's subconsciously.

[aikoaiko]

47. I'm no fan of Joe, but this is an outrageous post.

No need for this kind of vileness.

[nsd]

49. Harris or Klobuchar.

Those are my guesses: Biden’s running mate has to be a woman and has to be someone with the kind of resume (governor or US senator) usually required for a president. Stacey Abrams’s tenure in the Georgia legislature is simply not enough. (I might add that I think Pete Buttigieg’s time as South Bend mayor is also not enough. Talented guy, but he jumped the gun.)

[Sugarcoated]

56. If only Maya Cummings had more experience politically

She sparkles with energy, such charisma and whip smart.

[Sugarcoated]

57. Not a woman

but Castro has grown on me. He's a bit green but a fast learner and he can go for the throat. I was very impressed with
him in the impeachment hearings.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

62. Good choice if not Beto. We have to win Texas. And he

Can help gain Hispanic support.

Doubt a woman could win Texas. It's their number one bigotry target. Hell there are even women here who won't vote for a woman

[Laura PourMeADrink]

61. 100% BETO. Our only chance at winning TX. We

Absolutely need a shot at Texas as insurance since tRussia WILL rig rust belt and we haven't been able to prevent that!!!!

[RestoreAmerica2020]

66. My father supported Beto as president or for VP says he'll bring Texas' 38 electoral vote

In my opinion, HClinton pick for VP, Sen Tim Kaine (VA) while a really nice guy, he did little for her ticket. Yes, she won VA, [13 electoral votes] but it wasn't enough. If she had chosen a woman [warren, harris ]and or a person of color we wouldn't have the odious racist know-nothing now occupying the WH. While Beto is popular in TX he did not beat Cruz for senator, so can he bring in TX as a VP pick? I prefer a Warren/Harris ticket because it's time we put women in charge, not because they are women but because they are both highly qualified to do the job; their ticket will energize voter turnout.

Here's the six states with the most electors are California (55), Texas (38), New York (29), Florida (29), Illinois (20), and Pennsylvania (20).

[Laura PourMeADrink]

67. Kaine was a safe background guy. We need TONS

more this time. A prez candidate can't just go with a nonoffensive type this time. Always seemed like a certain amount of vanity involved too (no one who will outshine me).

But picking based on gender or race is completely wrong this time. IMHO. We have to assess the swing States and who can help the most.

Yes, Beto did lose - but has built an amazing network here. And he CAN energize youth which will help everywhere.

See Biden Beto ("BB" for gun vote as a perfect team. Experience, wisdom, dignity mixed with the future of energy and optimism.

If woman, just 100% write TX off, sadly.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

64. Would love it if we started by determining what we need

to win. Then look for people who fit that criteria.

Picking first by what we want as far as gender and race could put the monster right back in. It's also prejudicial.

[Mike Nelson]

65. I think he will pick...

... someone not a white man. Obama picked Biden to reassure reluctant white voters aka Reagan Democrats aka fly-over Americans aka whatever. Biden knows about balancing the ticket. I read Reagan didn't like Bush above... true, the Reagans did not care much for the Bushes. The Reagans were perceived as ultra-conservative and picked the "liberal" Bush to balance the ticket! Now, I'm not sure Biden is on the same side of the scale as he was when Obama picked him... how times change...

[The Valley Below]

81. Nah. Obama picked Biden because they share the same liberal values.

Nice try anyway.

[Shrek]

69. Buttigieg

Any debate with Pence would be interesting since they already have a previous political history from Indiana.

[madville]

70. Klobuchar is probably the #1 pick right now

She’s add the most value in the swing states.

[Gothmog]

79. This makes me smile

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