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

[LastMcGovernite]

To add a ridiculous thought to a thread that has gone on interminably— what if they are last-minute vetting Megan Brennan, appointed postmaster general by Obama? It would be a great way to bring attention to Trump’s falsehoods about mail-in ballots...

[GAProgressive]

Anyone think Trump's press conference could be to preempt this?

[CellarDoor]

Anyone think Trump's press conference could be to preempt this?

That would be silly though, would it not?  The Biden team could just wait until the Trump Press Conference and send the text in the middle of it.  The networks would cut away to stock footage of the newly selected VP and talking heads for analysis.

[BidenHarris2020]

To add a ridiculous thought to a thread that has gone on interminably— what if they are last-minute vetting Megan Brennan, appointed postmaster general by Obama? It would be a great way to bring attention to Trump’s falsehoods about mail-in ballots...

ok yeah...no

[soundchaser]

In general, I hope they don’t take any pages out of Hillary Clinton’s playbook.

Although I still think Kaine was a terrible pick, I don't remember there being any issues with the rollout. But I take your point...

[Sherrod Brown Shill]

FWIW, I remember Hillary sending out the Tim Kaine text later on in the day, so it could still be coming.

Yep, looks like it was sometime around 7:15 PM. There's still hope!

If it was tonight wouldn't it theoretically be leaked to the press already?

[Interlocutor is just not there yet]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

[soundchaser]

If it was tonight wouldn't it theoretically be leaked to the press already?

As mentioned before, we've only had leaks in the past because of folks watching travel itineraries. If we're getting a pre-recorded announcement, we might not have any leaks.

[Alben Barkley]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

I think you're reading into it too much. That's just what the clock emoticon looks like by default.

[WD]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

It’s just a emoticon. Not everything is some secret message lol

[CellarDoor]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

I think you're reading into it too much. That's just what the clock emoticon looks like by default.

Yes, but...what if the emoticon was made years ago by Biden allies anticipating this moment...

[BidenHarris2020]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

And I thought I was crazy...

[Amanda Huggenkiss]

To add a ridiculous thought to a thread that has gone on interminably— what if they are last-minute vetting Megan Brennan, appointed postmaster general by Obama? It would be a great way to bring attention to Trump’s falsehoods about mail-in ballots...

I have a hard feeling he's gonna surprise us with Congresswoman Lois Frankel from Florida's 22nd district, securing the core demographic of residents of Palm Beach who are frustrated with Trump's Mar-a-Lago visits.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

It’s like Biblical hermeneutics at this point.

[Interlocutor is just not there yet]

Folks actually think I'm being serious? I thought the Karen Bass namedrop would've gave it away.

Some CSI-level of deep examination and decryption going on! Deciphering emails, campaign website pictures, flight paths...





...Thank God we only got another week of this.

[Kylar Nicholas]

The clock emoticons are set at 3 o'clock and, if it's a stopwatch, it could mean we'll be getting the announcement in another 9 hours.

9 hours would be 9:30 EST, 6:30 PST

That'd be maximum coverage for both time zones, but particularly the west coast.

California is on the west coast.

Ergo, Karen Bass is the pick!

I think you're reading into it too much. That's just what the clock emoticon looks like by default.

I agree. Still I hope the announcement is tonight.

[Amanda Huggenkiss]

Reliable sources have told me that it's going to be Tara Reade, securing the pivotal votes of rose twitter and Tulsi Gabbard primary voters.

[BlueSwan]

Can we get to 300 pages before Joe announces?

[dunceDude]

I did not underestimate and ignore Biden for months and months just to be ignored in reverse! The people demand a name!

[WD]

Can we get to 300 pages before Joe announces?

I will cry if that happens

[brucejoel99]

https://twitter.com/jonmipol/status/1292900722653245441

[OBD]

At this point Biden’s just torturing his supporters. If it’s Harris after all of this I’ll laugh.

[South Dakota Democrat]

To add a ridiculous thought to a thread that has gone on interminably— what if they are last-minute vetting Megan Brennan, appointed postmaster general by Obama? It would be a great way to bring attention to Trump’s falsehoods about mail-in ballots...

No.

[South Dakota Democrat]

Can we get to 300 pages before Joe announces?

Challenge accepted.

[BlueSwan]

Not even sure who I am hoping for anymore. I do prefer Warren in general, but fear sending the wrong signals. Harris or Duckworth would be fine. Please not Rice or Bass. Whitmer should stay in Michigan.