Biden VP news megathread (pg 286 - been selected, announcement could be today)

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I would be pretty surprised if it wasn't Harris

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Honestly I don't see the VP making a difference unless they're a bad pick. Warren and Harris are both fine, so I don't see either of them producing significantly different electoral outcomes.

I think Klobuchar might reduce black turnout, and Abrams might be seen as not qualified to take over if necessary, however.

Someone like Susan Rice just has way too much baggage.

Whitmer is theoretically a good pick, but it would look bad to pick her during a pandemic. So I don't think any sitting state-level politicians will get picked.

The only disadvantage with Warren I can think is her age. Biden's is already a concern, and having two 70+ people on the ticket might not look good.

Sticking with my Harris pick.

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Klobuchar could hurt minority turnout.

Rice would be political suicide. I think she'd be a fantastic Vice President, but she'd be a Palin-tier pick in terms of electability.

Abrams' very public audition for VP makes me question her political instincts. And I don't think we could win Georgia even with her.

Warren might be good to get support from the left-wing of the Democratic Party.

I think Harris is still the best option. She'd help with minority turnout, suburban women, and she would do very well in a debate with Pence.

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Stacey Abrams is not qualified in any way, shape, or form  to be the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate.

She would be worse than Sarah Palin.

This article lays it out in vey clear terms.

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/newspolitics/opinions-stacey-abrams-is-the-democrats-sarah-palin/ar-BB14jNWh?li=AAggFp5

Stacey Abrams brings absolutely nothing to the ticket.

The only choice Biden really has is Elizabeth Warren.

Warren is qualified, in all respects.

If Joe Biden does not get this, his candidacy is doomed.

I don't understand who these supposed voters are that would specifically come out to vote for Biden if only Warren was the running mate.

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Stacey Abrams is not qualified in any way, shape, or form  to be the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate.

She would be worse than Sarah Palin.

This article lays it out in vey clear terms.

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/newspolitics/opinions-stacey-abrams-is-the-democrats-sarah-palin/ar-BB14jNWh?li=AAggFp5

Stacey Abrams brings absolutely nothing to the ticket.

The only choice Biden really has is Elizabeth Warren.

Warren is qualified, in all respects.

If Joe Biden does not get this, his candidacy is doomed.

I don't understand who these supposed voters are that would specifically come out to vote for Biden if only Warren was the running mate.

If Abrams is the running mate, there will be millions of Democrats leaving Biden to vote for someone else.

In my view, Warren is the only candidate that Biden can reasonably pick.

I agree Abrams is a bad pick, but I don't see why Warren would be better than say Harris.

[Ferguson97]

Stacey Abrams is not qualified in any way, shape, or form  to be the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate.

She would be worse than Sarah Palin.

This article lays it out in vey clear terms.

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/newspolitics/opinions-stacey-abrams-is-the-democrats-sarah-palin/ar-BB14jNWh?li=AAggFp5

Stacey Abrams brings absolutely nothing to the ticket.

The only choice Biden really has is Elizabeth Warren.

Warren is qualified, in all respects.

If Joe Biden does not get this, his candidacy is doomed.

I don't understand who these supposed voters are that would specifically come out to vote for Biden if only Warren was the running mate.

Warren has the Bernie supporters and she is the change candidate that Ds need to win.  Barb Bollier and Laura Kelly are two senior women that connects with Warren voters. Warren appeals to AZ, due to Senior females being in that state. Look at Megan and Cindy McCain whom endorsed Biden, they are Senior women. Dont forget Jeanne Shaheen whom is a Boomer as well. Boomer women are a force. Whitmer and GRISHAM domt want to leave their states due to Pandemic.  Alot of Biden supporters dont want Warren due to fact, Kennedy would run for seat in case he loses to Markey

75% its Warren😍😍😍

Nah it'll be Harris. I'm like 80% sure.

[Ferguson97]

At the end of the day, I think Biden needs to pick a woman of color who isn't inexperienced, over 65, or divisive.

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If Biden goes with a high-ranking Latina (a House member is not good enough in my view) are there any reasons to favor Lujan Grisham over Cortez Masto?

Tell that to Congressman-turned-Governor-turned-Vice President Mike Pence.

I think OP obviously meant someone who has only been in the House. Obviously a Governor who was in the House years ago is fine.

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I think Val Demings would actually be a pretty exciting pick.

You're from FL, do you think she would help Biden's election prospects?

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Come on Joe we know you're gonna pick Harris, quit blue-balling us

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What exactly is wrong with having a Governor?? I think people would enjoy seeing someone competently do their job.

Optics are kinda not great since there's a pandemc.

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It's amazing to me the collective freak out that I've seen on social media about the Klobuchar thing. You'd think that Biden just announced yesterday that she WAS the official VP pick. People don't seem to understand what vetting means.

But as others have said, even before yesterday, I always thought he would pick a woman of color for the VP, and I still think Kamala is it. She just makes sense.

Combination of people not understanding what vetting is and people knowing what vetting is, but amplifying those who don't just to sow discord.

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What do y’all think about Carol Moseley Braun? She’s not young but she’s got the experience, she’s close to Joe and it would be a neat Obama parallel

Too old. His running mate can't be anybody eligible for social security.

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Whitmer doesn't have a fraught relationship with the African-American community, makes more sense than Amy.

I think picking a Governor is a mistake

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It's going to be a woman of color, and probably a black woman.

It's not going to be someone inexperienced or old.

Kamala Harris is the only reasonable choice.

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https://twitter.com/CNNPolitics/status/1264557261021753344

The more I hear from Demings the more I like her she is going up on the people I would like to see as Biden's VP, she truly is an inspirational woman.

Young African Americans still wouldn’t be too keen on a literal cop being on the ticket. Well, young Americans period probably.

It really depends on her record. I'm not familiar with her time as the Orlando police chief, but if she pushed for reforms than I'd say being a literal cop would be an asset.

Being a police officer is no longer an asset in the Democratic Party as a whole. I wouldn't be shocked, if, assuming Demings isn't on the ticket, she gets a primary challenge from her left in 2022, from an anti-police activist.

And they'll fail that primary miserably because outside of the internet bubble, police are very popular.

[Ferguson97]

I think Lance Bottoms might be the way to go at this point. How could you find a more perfect pick?

She's only been a Mayor of a city of less than a million people. Not remotely qualified.

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https://twitter.com/tylerpager/status/1265780628299096067

August 1? Omg, the next two months are gonna feel like an eternity.

[Ferguson97]

No Joe.

https://twitter.com/AlanRMacLeod/status/1265712649603551232?s=20

Oh lordy, Joe cannot pick her...

[Ferguson97]

Please someone explain to me why Bottoms is not being talked about more

She's not experienced enough

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Please someone explain to me why Bottoms is not being talked about more

She's not experienced enough

Neither is Abrams but she’s high on the list. Bottoms might be moreso than her.

Abrams is not experienced either.

I don't want anyone who wasn't a Governor or member of Congress under consideration for VP.

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Quinn
Warren
Bottoms
Bustos

That should be the final shortlist. Nothing else.

NYC Speaker of the House

A three-term white representative

An Atlanta Mayor

What a garbage list. Elizabeth Warren is the only good one here.

[Ferguson97]

Just pick Kamala Harris lol

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Zero chance Biden picks a white woman now.

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This was listed a couple days ago