Biden's VP?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Heard on NPR well connected sources say it’s down to four women: Warren, Harris, Bass, Duckworth.

Huh. As Trump gets crazier, and Biden leads by more...e the GOP stop campaigning in Texas... I’m a little more open to considering her. But I know I’m biased. I wanna see her kick asphalt, and implement a lot the help that is so much more appealing to people now than before. She is savvy enough to deal with others across the aisle. But I do think she is a turnoff for some Republicans. Doesn’t she have a townhall? I completely forgot to try to catch it!

Still think Bass is badass and would be less polarizing than Warren in terms of political position, and I find the rare possibility of someone with true service and humility leading our country, even if for one term, to be so powerful as an option. Americans are crushed and feel beaten down and we haven’t even gotten into the final days before election. We need wisdom guiding and hope inspiring.

I love the way you worded it. I don’t think I realized how much I want and value this until you said it!

+100

Service
Humility
Honor
Strength
Intelligence
Courage

All are words that describe our next president: President Joseph Robinette Biden

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Could the bashing just be a ploy to distract from the fact that its Kamala? Also, why does Chris Dodd have a platform. He is a fcking lobbyist with a laundry list of abuse allegations. As a CT native and part-time resident, Blumenthal is miles better and more charming.

I wondered that, too, but it could just as easily be laying groundwork for the fact that it's not Harris. This would make sense since the media has created some expectation around her, but it's almost never been the media-anointed pick. This thread has exhaustively reviewed her issues. Since he's been clear all along his priority is a governing partner, she never made much sense to me. Dodd has Biden's ear because of their 30-year friendship. Biden is a backslapper who has plenty of acquaintances but in politics it's hard to find someone you really trust and apparently he trusts Dodd. So much so he was willing to overlook the baggage of the poor optics of having him on the vetting committee.

This is ultimately a personnel decision that will be made by one man (Joe Biden) and he has surrounded himself with loyalists, friends, and Dr. Jill. It is unclear how much information he has on the candidates. It is odd that as of last week that Biden had not formally interviewed anyone (even over Zoom) despite a months-long process. Joe will go with who he knows.

Harris: Got to know Biden on the campaign trail and reportedly connected afterwards through spouses. Biden went out of his way to defend her recently based on the photo of his notes. Also knew Beau and reportedly told Biden "I love Beau, and I love you." That seems like a strange thing to say and perhaps Biden is misremembering. But she has to be considered someone still in the mix.

Warren: Also interacted with Biden on the campaign trail despite a rocky start to their relationship when she was coming up the ranks. Trusted advisor on policy. Strong contender.

Rice: Met with Biden almost daily when they were in the White House together. Strong personal relationship. Another strong contender.

Duckworth: Relationship unknown. Overlapped as a member of Congress for 4 years with VP Biden. Probably interacted with Biden through their shared Illinois connection (President Obama).

Bass and Demings: Unlikely to have much of a previous relationship with Biden as members of the House, especially for Demings who has only been there since 2017. Bass had a 2-minute conversation with Biden recently. Seems like a way for Biden to check a box and say he at least met her. Notwithstanding the Bass media buzz, she does not seem likely as a pick.

Baldwin: Probably interacted with Biden numerous times during her approximately 22 years in Congress. Should not be counted out.

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I’m still pulling for Tammy Duckworth but am fine with any of the women mentioned (except for Susan Rice, who has never held public office and whose ultra conservative son and Maret school board husband would be unwelcome distractions.)

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Anonymous wrote:Could the bashing just be a ploy to distract from the fact that its Kamala? Also, why does Chris Dodd have a platform. He is a fcking lobbyist with a laundry list of abuse allegations. As a CT native and part-time resident, Blumenthal is miles better and more charming.

Charming?

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I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

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Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

True. But Dana milbank argues well why Susan Rice wouldn’t be a good idea, calling her a human lightning rod.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/31/why-would-biden-pick-human-lightning-rod-vp/?outputType=comment

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Anonymous wrote:Warren: Also interacted with Biden on the campaign trail despite a rocky start to their relationship when she was coming up the ranks. Trusted advisor on policy. Strong contender.

I'm pretty sure that Warren is only on the short list to keep people guessing and to keep the progressives interested in the campaign.

The fact that Charlie Baker would be appointing a Republican replacement for Warren that would hold the seat for Biden's entire first term (Warren's seat is not up for reelection until 2024) is a show-stopper. Since Mitch McConnell is still the odds-on favorite to win reelection, despite Amy McGrath's very amazing fundraising, he is the biggest impediment to Biden getting anything done in his first 100 days and his entire term in office. Therefore overturning the Republican majority is a must. They already need 3 votes to tie and 4 votes to win. That becomes 4 votes to tie and 5 votes to win with the likely loss of Doug Jones seat. If Warren resigns her seat, it becomes 5 votes to tie and 6 votes to win. Despite the races where the Democratic contender is leading, that is still a huge number.

There are better choices that do not jeopardize the Senate majority.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Warren: Also interacted with Biden on the campaign trail despite a rocky start to their relationship when she was coming up the ranks. Trusted advisor on policy. Strong contender.

I'm pretty sure that Warren is only on the short list to keep people guessing and to keep the progressives interested in the campaign.

The fact that Charlie Baker would be appointing a Republican replacement for Warren that would hold the seat for Biden's entire first term (Warren's seat is not up for reelection until 2024) is a show-stopper. Since Mitch McConnell is still the odds-on favorite to win reelection, despite Amy McGrath's very amazing fundraising, he is the biggest impediment to Biden getting anything done in his first 100 days and his entire term in office. Therefore overturning the Republican majority is a must. They already need 3 votes to tie and 4 votes to win. That becomes 4 votes to tie and 5 votes to win with the likely loss of Doug Jones seat. If Warren resigns her seat, it becomes 5 votes to tie and 6 votes to win. Despite the races where the Democratic contender is leading, that is still a huge number.

There are better choices that do not jeopardize the Senate majority.

Pretty sure you’re wrong about that, pretty sure it’s been addressed on this thread several times. She and Bass strike me as the strongest contenders ready to lead.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

True. But Dana milbank argues well why Susan Rice wouldn’t be a good idea, calling her a human lightning rod.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/31/why-would-biden-pick-human-lightning-rod-vp/?outputType=comment

I just read that. Good grief, I’m voting Biden/Whoever but that was a scorcher and I really don’t want someone who’s made enemies of political allies as VP.

Again, I’m voting non-traitor regardless, but she does not come off well here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

Ha Ha. True for many but not for all unfortunately. That is why the VP is so important. The DNC made mistakes backing Clinton who then made many mistakes. Biden is not the strongest pick the party could have come up with. That is a problem and the swing states will need a strong VP to get them from purple to blue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

Ha Ha. True for many but not for all unfortunately. That is why the VP is so important. The DNC made mistakes backing Clinton who then made many mistakes. Biden is not the strongest pick the party could have come up with. That is a problem and the swing states will need a strong VP to get them from purple to blue.

I don’t think polling supports any of your cuckoo claims.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

True. But Dana milbank argues well why Susan Rice wouldn’t be a good idea, calling her a human lightning rod.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/31/why-would-biden-pick-human-lightning-rod-vp/?outputType=comment

I just read that. Good grief, I’m voting Biden/Whoever but that was a scorcher and I really don’t want someone who’s made enemies of political allies as VP.

Again, I’m voting non-traitor regardless, but she does not come off well here.

Biden would have a hard enough time getting a Sec State confirmation, even if we manage to flip the Senate. He and his team are not idiots, they know that. Her negatives are far too high to run and she has little to no establishment support. He needed a slate of qualified Black women to consider—the only reason she’s in the mix but she 💯 will not be the pick.

[Anonymous]

It is pretty clear that he will pick Whitmer, but use the rest of those participating in the VEEPstakes to fill out his cabinet.

[Anonymous]

Clyburn gave him permission (in his own way) of not picking an African American when he said he'd rather see an AA woman on the Supreme Court as opposed to VP. I am going with Duckworth. Nader will retire immediately after Biden is sworn in and Biden then appoints an AA women to SC. Another woman when Beyer retires, probably Asian-American. Imagine, four women of diverse backgrounds on the US Supreme Court. Impeach Kavanaugh and appoint Roy Englert, Jr. Who is gay and one of the best lawyers in the US.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t matter. He could pick a folding chair. He gets my vote.

True. But Dana milbank argues well why Susan Rice wouldn’t be a good idea, calling her a human lightning rod.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/31/why-would-biden-pick-human-lightning-rod-vp/?outputType=comment

I just read that. Good grief, I’m voting Biden/Whoever but that was a scorcher and I really don’t want someone who’s made enemies of political allies as VP.

Again, I’m voting non-traitor regardless, but she does not come off well here.

Biden would have a hard enough time getting a Sec State confirmation, even if we manage to flip the Senate. He and his team are not idiots, they know that. Her negatives are far too high to run and she has little to no establishment support. He needed a slate of qualified Black women to consider—the only reason she’s in the mix but she 💯 will not be the pick.

Don't need to confirm anyone nowadays. The Vacancies Act no longer applies