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Anonymous
To Joe, I could see that is a real conundrum |
Anonymous
I think that the Biden-Obama relationship is different. Obama was a political newcomer that picked Biden to give the ticket more experience, particularly in foreign policy. He also needed to appeal to more conservative white voters. The type that Kamala appeals to is upper middle class suburbanites and black Americans, who are already going to vote for Biden. Your point about terrifying Trump and his appointees is correct. However, as VP, Harris wouldn't be in charge of this. She would have more influence as AG or as Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee. |
Anonymous
+1 excellent analysis |
Anonymous
| Previous poster here, Do not get me wrong, I am a huge fan of Kamala. I even volunteered on her senate campaign when I was in college. I just think that the VP slot is not right for her. |
Anonymous
I wrote the post about Kamala being AG, not the literal previous post |
Anonymous
I disagree that the VP slot is wrong for her. But then again I was for Obama from the moment he announced and was sure he would win, even when other Democrats were arguing against his 'inexperience'. He should wait they said. How wrong they were. As for Kamala, the points that worked for the Obama-Biden relationship, also work for a Biden-Harris relationship. First off, I've never seen a President/Vice President administration that worked so well together that it was never, not once, considered adversarial. They were a team with a healthy friendship and a ticket built on respect. Second, where Obama was weak on foreign policy Biden's credentials more than made up for it. In the same manner, Biden is weak on jurisprudence and we need that to clean up the Trump mess. According to your aguement though Biden would have better served Obama as Secretary of State. Third, Harris is ready from Day One as VP. Just as Biden was. She is skilled in legal matters and legislative matters. Biden has a lot cut out for him to correct the sinking ship that is the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic absolutely takes precedence. But what about the kids in cages down at the Mexico border? If I was Biden I would trust that I can send Harris to handle it and dismantle all of that legally without worry. Could you send Stacey Abrams (no legal degree or legislative experience) or Duckworth (maybe)?? No, he needs a strong VP who can do everything, bridge divides, and has a background only Harris has. 
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Anonymous
| Apologies - Stacey does have a legal degree. |
Anonymous
Ridiculous. These women need to rise above it and stop fitting the stereotype. They need to remember that they are already leading by example. Handle it like a professional. |
Anonymous
| Kamala stabbed Joe in the back during the debates. During the most fractured moment in politics that America had seen. We needed a unified democratic front against Trump more than anything. Not “just politics”. People who didn’t know her were introduced to her that way. When given the opportunity to address it, she dismissed it. Sorry, it’s fine to take that to AG but she clearly has her own agenda, and it is t necessarily to follow Joe. Ambition is good but she is hungry and that is different. Swarming a thread with pictures reduces her intelligence to eye candy, and that isn’t enough. What side deal has she promised someone? I wouldn’t put it past her. Because that’s politics. And that is what we don’t want after Trump!! |
Anonymous
NP. I agree, spot on. It is a head scratcher as to why she wouldn’t do both. There are so many hats in the ring, and every advocacy on her focuses on legal, prosecuting, etc. A VP isn’t a lawyer. And shouldn’t be. I remember Obama saying that by the time a problem comes to him, there is no easy answer, it is the most difficult problem potentially on earth. Scientists, lawyers, advisors, mathematicians, historians, analysts, experts, researchers have worked to exhaustion on it already. That judgment and character you have matters. There are no easy decisions. I’ve always thought Kamala could strengthen her reputation outside of her circle and cast down any argument against her character, and the more she is boosted for her legal skills, the more I want her to use them to get Trump and Co. it seems like she has that in the bag. But that aside, agree with her wisest moves and placement as AG being strongest assignment for the country and our needs today. I really want to hear more about Grisham. She has a natural charisma, and her history in advocacy is appealing to both black and Hispanic voters. Is she able to work across the aisle? How does she compare to Bass in problem solving? Would any of these candidates be willing to implement ideas from other party members? I remember Warren saying on the debate stage, we all agree on where we need to go but we just have differences on how to get there. |
Anonymous
She immediately used her Senate seat as a platform to run for president, will do the same with VP if she's chosen. Ambition is fine, but show you can keep your head down and do the work first. Like AOC, who threads the needle well. Joe can't trust her to do that, and he needs a governing partner. I don't see that she helps him in any meaningful way as VP, agree she should stay in the Senate or take AG. |
Anonymous
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i want Warren.
But will vote blue no matter who. |
Anonymous
| He should pick Joe Manchin to troll everyone, including Trump. |
Anonymous
Warren deserved the top spot, but I don't think she's the right no. 2 for Joe. Like Susan Rice, too easy to demonize by the right. |
Anonymous
Yep, blame the woman. That's not sexist! 
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