The case for Catherine Cortez-Masto as vice presidential pick

[President Johnson]

As I've gone through the various vice presidential picks, I think CCM is easily among the best choices, if the not the best. Particularly because there are no serious downsides to her being Joe Biden's running mate. Especially if he's focused on picking someone in line with his views (as he stated numerous times).

There are lots of pros with CCM: She's not just a female under the age of 60 from a Western state, she's also from the demographic Uncle Joe needs the most assistance. Amy Klobuchar would help in the Midwest, but I think Joe Biden can win enough states here on his own. Kamala Harris may help with the black community, though that has been put in question since she ran herself. The black community stuck with Joe Biden over African American candidates. Joe is fine with African Americans and they will turn out for him to get rid of Donald Trump. What would help him is African American surrogates on the trail, such as Cory Booker, Jim Clyburn, Stacey Abrams or Oprah Winfrey. That doesn't require them to be on the ticket. However, his performance among the Hispanic community could have been better. Considering the fact he needs robust numbers among them to flip Arizona and Florida (and may give Trump a run in Texas), having a Latina on the ticket would definitely help. Remember that Hispanics are the biggest minority voting bloc.

Furthermore, CCM doesn't put a senate seat at risk, as Democratic governor Steve Sisolak would name a replacement to serve on until the next regular election for her seat occurs in 2022. As senator and former attorney general, she has enough experience to take the job as vice president, and president if necessary. In addition, she's someone who could take the mantle of leading the party after Joe Biden retires. No matter whether it's one term or two.

And last but not least, it seems she doesn't have baggage that could make her selection controversial. The thing that might be minor issue is that she doesn't speak Spanish (though that's nowhere near a scandal). She's also a decent public speaker, has some charisma but doesn't overshadow the nominee himself.

While I like Kamala and think she'd be a great choice too, I think CCM offers some of the pros Harris does as well, but is less controversial, and not just among the left.

Thoughts?