Biden's VP?

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Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

Then it is not the less than one term senator Harris with no other legislative or governing experience and no foreign policy experience.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

[Anonymous]

I worry Harris only gets press when one of her “prosecutorial hits” lands. That is not governing, and it concerns me. Where is the substance and the deal making that actually gets stuff done in Washington?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

The amount of people in the world that would have done a worse job than the current occupant can be counted on one hand. This is not a normal election. In this election, experience is not electorally beneficial and not having experience is not an electoral negative.

If Biden were young and vigorous, I would agree with you. Since he is neither, I do not. I think most will be more concerned about this VP pick than usual. It's hard enough to get people in this country to trust a female leader but one without deep legislative or governing experience? If Biden is still expanding his list at this point, it's because he wants more options. Adding Bass in particular makes it clear what his concerns are.

Except Trump is old and even less vigorous. Need contrast.

I have no doubt that Biden's DNC friends are pushing for experience. I don't think they know what they are doing.

[Anonymous]

Val Demings!

In good form today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

The amount of people in the world that would have done a worse job than the current occupant can be counted on one hand. This is not a normal election. In this election, experience is not electorally beneficial and not having experience is not an electoral negative.

If Biden were young and vigorous, I would agree with you. Since he is neither, I do not. I think most will be more concerned about this VP pick than usual. It's hard enough to get people in this country to trust a female leader but one without deep legislative or governing experience? If Biden is still expanding his list at this point, it's because he wants more options. Adding Bass in particular makes it clear what his concerns are.

Except Trump is old and even less vigorous. Need contrast.

I have no doubt that Biden's DNC friends are pushing for experience. I don't think they know what they are doing.

Bass is progressive. What’s your point here?

[Anonymous]

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Val Demings!

In good form today.

In adequate form. I thought Deming’s performance during the impeachment hearings was mediocre, at best. I just don’t get the appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

The amount of people in the world that would have done a worse job than the current occupant can be counted on one hand. This is not a normal election. In this election, experience is not electorally beneficial and not having experience is not an electoral negative.

If Biden were young and vigorous, I would agree with you. Since he is neither, I do not. I think most will be more concerned about this VP pick than usual. It's hard enough to get people in this country to trust a female leader but one without deep legislative or governing experience? If Biden is still expanding his list at this point, it's because he wants more options. Adding Bass in particular makes it clear what his concerns are.

Except Trump is old and even less vigorous. Need contrast.

I have no doubt that Biden's DNC friends are pushing for experience. I don't think they know what they are doing.

Bass is progressive. What’s your point here?

It's not about idelogy. It's about always being overly cautious and out of touch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

The amount of people in the world that would have done a worse job than the current occupant can be counted on one hand. This is not a normal election. In this election, experience is not electorally beneficial and not having experience is not an electoral negative.

If Biden were young and vigorous, I would agree with you. Since he is neither, I do not. I think most will be more concerned about this VP pick than usual. It's hard enough to get people in this country to trust a female leader but one without deep legislative or governing experience? If Biden is still expanding his list at this point, it's because he wants more options. Adding Bass in particular makes it clear what his concerns are.

Except Trump is old and even less vigorous. Need contrast.

I have no doubt that Biden's DNC friends are pushing for experience. I don't think they know what they are doing.

Bass is progressive. What’s your point here?

It's not about idelogy. It's about always being overly cautious and out of touch.

In what ways is she out of touch? Be specific.

[Anonymous]

Is Keisha Bottoms out of the running? I see her name when VP lists are compiled but no specific mentions of her lately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Keisha Bottoms out of the running? I see her name when VP lists are compiled but no specific mentions of her lately.

I think the second burning of Atlanta may have eliminated her chances.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is Keisha Bottoms out of the running? I see her name when VP lists are compiled but no specific mentions of her lately.

I think the second burning of Atlanta may have eliminated her chances.

I think she has the same issue as Mayor Pete, inexperience. Biden floated her because she's a loyalist and a very good speaker, but she doesn't pass the readiness sniff test. Remember Joe himself is the one who repeatedly stressed readiness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kamala Harris is Biden's VP choice.

You can take that to the bank.

From the NYTimes article yesterday: "The way she [Harris] and her advisers handled the 2020 primary left some in the Biden campaign with significant reservations."
Bass and Demings are more appealing in my opinion. I prefer Bass due to legislative experience and because she is an excellent, warm speaker.

Bass and Demings are appealing, indeed.

However, only Harris has the essential experience Biden knows he really needs: Someone who can be POTUS at a moment's notice.

We currently have a ginormous idiot as President and a mannequin as VP. Biden does not need a VP that is pre-qualified to be President. Yes Biden is old but so is Trump. There's no benefit gained and no relative negatives countered. It is far more to be gained, and nothing lost, by having someone "new" and Gen X.

There is a great deal to be lost if Biden becomes incapacitated early in his term. It's too much of a risk imo. Experience is my number one criterion for the pick.

The amount of people in the world that would have done a worse job than the current occupant can be counted on one hand. This is not a normal election. In this election, experience is not electorally beneficial and not having experience is not an electoral negative.

If Biden were young and vigorous, I would agree with you. Since he is neither, I do not. I think most will be more concerned about this VP pick than usual. It's hard enough to get people in this country to trust a female leader but one without deep legislative or governing experience? If Biden is still expanding his list at this point, it's because he wants more options. Adding Bass in particular makes it clear what his concerns are.

Except Trump is old and even less vigorous. Need contrast.

I have no doubt that Biden's DNC friends are pushing for experience. I don't think they know what they are doing.

Bass is progressive. What’s your point here?

It's not about idelogy. It's about always being overly cautious and out of touch.

In what ways is she out of touch? Be specific.

I didn't say she's out of touch. I don't know her. I said the advisors stressing the importance of an "experienced" hand as the most experienced qualification are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Keisha Bottoms out of the running? I see her name when VP lists are compiled but no specific mentions of her lately.

I think the second burning of Atlanta may have eliminated her chances.

I think she has the same issue as Mayor Pete, inexperience. Biden floated her because she's a loyalist and a very good speaker, but she doesn't pass the readiness sniff test. Remember Joe himself is the one who repeatedly stressed readiness.

Because he understands how hard and complex the job is. Not for rookies.

[Anonymous]

The job is indeed hard and complex. I wish we lived in a world where competence was rewarded. I also wish we lived in a world where this election wasn't so vitally important. Tim Kaine is a competent Senator. Hillary Clinton was a competent Senator and SecState. John Kerry was a competent Senator. The American electorate does not place as much value in competence (or foreign policy) as we would like. Biden already provides a sharp contrast with Trump on competence on those two issues. Doubling down on competence if it doesn't add anything else isn't beneficial. Because Trump is also old and says stupid old man things they cancel each other out on the issue. Age isn't the issue they need to worry about.

This pick is hard. The VP needs to resonate in some way with the swing voters in Wisconsin, Arizona, or North Carolina. Florida is just too weird. In Wisconsin that swing vote is Gen X/Millennial cusp white males that want an outsider. In Arizona it's Gen X white suburban females that need to not be turned off. In North Carolina it's Gen X/Millennial cusp black males plus Gen X black suburban females that want an outsider and need not be turned off respectively.

Karen Bass seems like a great Representative. But she's from LA and a member of Congress. I don't see what she adds to the ticket but maybe I'm missing something. I worry about adding a Congessmember to the ticket and how that makes the ticket open to anti-congress and anti- coastal urban elite attacks. The type of attacks that unfortunately resonate with key voting blocs. But that's

What's the angle of attack?

We know Trump's strategy because it's a rerun: depress gen x/millennial cusp black males, hype up gen x/millennial cusp white males, and scare suburban females.

[Anonymous]

I really hope Tammy Duckworth is getting lots of looks. She plays well with lots of demographic buckets in the electorate.

The left is voting for whomever the Dems run. Trump is that bad. I personally do not believe Biden needs to pick a hardcore progressive. The left flank is sewn up because it’s so anti-Trump. The crazy left will accuse anyone who is a Democrat of being “corporate,” so it’s pointless to appease them.