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(29,149 posts) Fri May 15, 2020, 10:59 PM May 2020

Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is under consideration for Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, according to Illinois' other senator Dick Durbin.

On Friday morning, Durbin said, "I support Tammy Duckworth. She's spectacular, a great colleague and I hope that she fares well in this interview, which I think is going to take place soon." Durbin did not specify on details of the interview.

Former Vice President Biden officially began the search process of selecting his running mate on April 29, who he pledged would be a woman.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-will-interview-illinois-senator-tammy-duckworth-potential-vice-presidential-pick-1504481

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Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all] fishwax May 2020 OP

I like her-- dawg day May 2020 #1

Choosing Warren wouldn't doom a Dem majority Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #32

We've been over this so many times. It isn't gonna happen. FailureToCommunicate May 2020 #62

What isn't going to happen? Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #63

Hmm okay. Sounded like you were. And yes, picking her does risk a seat. It's been FailureToCommunicate May 2020 #64

We must listen to different experts Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #65

I am not convinced...and I strongly disagree. I like Warren but there is a GOP in her state thus Demsrule86 May 2020 #75

There is a Dem super majority in legislature Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #77

Governor appoints the Senator...and then there is an election...I well remember Scott Brown. Demsrule86 May 2020 #79

Legislature can force Mass. Gov. to appoint a Dem; Brown only won because opponent was weak Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #80

I dont agree . And we need states like Arizona. She won't help in Demsrule86 May 2020 #83

What is your evidence for that opinion? Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #84

Yup and she has some clout with Bernie folks Blue_playwright May 2020 #85

No, can't take a chance.l Demsrule86 May 2020 #74

Was Durbin supposed to say that publicly? Renew Deal May 2020 #2

Maybe. You never know with these surrogates. PatrickforO May 2020 #10

I don't think I have heard her mentions as a potential vp before. But I miss a lot. riversedge May 2020 #3

I'd never really heard it either fishwax May 2020 #11

She has been on some top 10 lists Renew Deal May 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby May 2020 #58

I'd rather all the sitting Democratic Senators would stay where they are. Jeebo May 2020 #4

Harris would just be replaced by another Dem qazplm135 May 2020 #6

I really like Porter. But, allow me to play devil's advocate for a moment: PatrickforO May 2020 #14

sure they are qazplm135 May 2020 #21

Warren would make sure that Barr and trump and the gang go to jail. BComplex May 2020 #26

you don't like Harris because of what she did in the debate qazplm135 May 2020 #27

You didn't read my post. BComplex May 2020 #68

It would actually be a powerful gesture of magnanimity on Biden's part. calimary May 2020 #71

She whines? mcar May 2020 #60

I didn't realize some people think whining is a female trait. BComplex May 2020 #67

I dont get the fascination with Abrams. She's won a state House seat. Thats it. oldsoftie May 2020 #50

Thought I was the only one who thinks this! highmindedhavi May 2020 #82

No worries in IL moosewhisperer May 2020 #9

Just like Obama was supposed to replaced but a Democrat Proud liberal 80 May 2020 #13

Everything you said, and as an Illinoisan, I'm going to be selfish about Sen. Duckworth. LOL. Progressive Jones May 2020 #33

I met her 14 years ago DFW May 2020 #48

Fact. sheshe2 May 2020 #5

I think Biden's pick WILL be the first woman president. PatrickforO May 2020 #16

Thanks. sheshe2 May 2020 #19

I really would like to see Stacey Abrams Scalded Nun May 2020 #7

If he chose Abrams, I believe he'd carry most of the South. PatrickforO May 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby May 2020 #59

YAY...she is Spectacular. Tikki May 2020 #8

DOYBLE YAY!!! onetexan May 2020 #43

AHA!! Bayard May 2020 #12

I suspect a cabinet position. PatrickforO May 2020 #18

He's be a dandy Chief of Staff Bayard May 2020 #20

Oh that would be amazing!!! onetexan May 2020 #44

for Abrams... qazplm135 May 2020 #24

He could kiss the black women vote good bye Chitown879 May 2020 #22

I think it's a little unfair.... moriah May 2020 #29

I'm from IL and don't agree.. certainly the chatter on twitter thinks she would be a great pick Thekaspervote May 2020 #30

Fine. If they'd prefer 4 more years of trump. Because thats what they'd be supporting. oldsoftie May 2020 #51

She does make a lot of sense frazzled May 2020 #23

YES !!! left-of-center2012 May 2020 #25

She is my Senator. murielm99 May 2020 #28

I don't think the Quad Cities will be going for Trump so strongly this time around. Progressive Jones May 2020 #34

Do you live in the Quad City area? murielm99 May 2020 #42

No, I'm in Kane Co. I have people in the Quad Cities area. They are GOP, but hate Trump. nt Progressive Jones May 2020 #81

I think Cheri Bustos would make a good future speaker, too. DFW May 2020 #49

Of all the candidates for VP, I would look forward to her debate with Pence the most lunasun May 2020 #31

Based on her Senate performance, too. moriah May 2020 #35

Susan Rice GETPLANING May 2020 #36

A TRUE Patriot... B Stieg May 2020 #37

I wish he could pick Warren cate94 May 2020 #38

What about Oprah? Joe Mauriceovich May 2020 #39

Oh, please. murielm99 May 2020 #41

Hey, why not? People have shown they'll vote for a celebrity oldsoftie May 2020 #52

And we all see how well THAT has worked out! (N/t) Lefta Dissenter May 2020 #54

She's the one Botany May 2020 #40

Well that would get under somebody's bone spurs bucolic_frolic May 2020 #45

HA!!! May cause a flare up! oldsoftie May 2020 #55

Yes, as she coined the term "Cadet Bonespurs" for Drumpf. yellowcanine May 2020 #73

good national security credentials RDANGELO May 2020 #46

She's an interesting choice. NurseJackie May 2020 #47

If Ted Cruz can run after being born in Canada to a Cuban father DFW May 2020 #56

Yes, I know. That's why I reconsidered and edited... NurseJackie May 2020 #61

I think she'd be a great running mate. Nt raccoon May 2020 #53

Only if he and she can guarantee that a democrat will win her senate seat. not_the_one May 2020 #57

Her replacement would be named by the Democratic governor. But of course there could be no absolute totodeinhere May 2020 #78

I like Tammy Duckworth. A lot. But, I'm still Kamala's ride or die. SKKY May 2020 #66

I like her! ananda May 2020 #69

She's great but can't be VP Javaman May 2020 #70

I think her father was a U.S. citizen. yellowcanine May 2020 #72

No. Cruz was born in Canada and his Father was not a US citizen. Tammy would be great. Demsrule86 May 2020 #76