To be honest, as much as I like Kamala, I would have picked Gretchen Whitmer. I would only have pledged to pick a woman.
She's only polarizing among MAGA cultists, which Harris is as well. From what I've read, Joe Biden had most "personal chemistry" with Whitmer, who seems like a real cool lady. Other presidential or vice presidential candidates had the same or less experience, so that's not really that much of a factor here. Also remember that Whitmer served in the state legislature for a long time and was Democratic leader. Furthermore, she was from a critical region and won her election in a Trump state by ten points.
If Whitmer ever decides to run for president once Joe Biden is done, she'll definitely be my first choice. Maybe unless T-Mac ever runs.
