He said long ago it would be a woman right? And woman of color. Here are the options: Kamala Harris, Stacy Abrams, Susan Rice, Michelle Obama, Maxine Waters, Lori Lightfoot, Kimberly Gardner, or Kim Foxx etc.
I don't think he said it had to be a woman of color. I LOVE Michelle Obama but I don't want her to run for office. This isn't a monarchy, for goodness sake. George W. was awful and, yes, I voted (and volunteered) for Hillary but only because she was the Democratic nominee. Lord help us if any of the Trump offspring decide to run for office. You know Jared and Ivanka got a taste of power and they aren't letting go.
And you’ll probably get your wish because those leaning left will hold their nose and breath and everything and vote anyone but Trump. It’s voters like you he needs to convince. Though my money’s on Rice.
If Biden chooses someone extreme, other independents I know will just vote for the 3rd party candidate (thus handing the election to Trump). Dems MUST choose someone who is serious and could actually handle the presidency. Example: McCain lost me in 2008 when he chose Palin. I was planning on voting for him until that profound fuckup.
She’s got a colossal ego. When asked if she wanted the office of VP, she replied it was not that she wanted it, but that the Office wanted/needed her. Does it, indeed? Well, aren’t you a special anointed one. Next!
Somebody who could never be voted in by herself ; so JB will just prepare the seat for a few weeks and oopsie ! Will be the wokest potus ever, as disingenuous as the way she will have won.
For the sake of conversation, let's say Biden picked a man for VP. What would be the fallout? Would the backpedaling cause a certain segment of voters to go to Trump?
Cory Booker would have been a great pick. But he has to pick a woman now. All the women come with some negatives. I think Kamala rubs a LOT of people the wrong way.
In the primaries, she would say something with vehemence on X day, and the very next day would have to walk it back, or would deny she said what she said in the first place. The way she went after Biden was personal. It was hard to watch. And it wasn't because she was a woman. Making him accountable for his record was fine. But printing tee shirts --it was all so craven. I don't find her genuine. I think she sways the way the wind blows. I just don't like her much, and I trust her less.
Thanks— this reminded me about her conduct as a candidate and helped me understand my aversion. What with COVID, the primaries seem so long ago I had forgotten these details.
No, I don’t think Biden/ Cuomo ticket would have been viewed favorably by POC. And the enthusiasm of all voters of all colors and genders is needed if Biden is going to win. An all white, all male ticket just won’t cut it anymore, nor should it.
I had a sad moment with my DS a few days ago. We were talking about how "long ago" women weren't treated equally and people didn't think they were capable of doing the same things as men, such as leading countries. So he asks me, "Who was our first woman president?". My heart broke a little as I explained to him that we haven't had our first.
He said long ago it would be a woman right? And woman of color. Here are the options: Kamala Harris, Stacy Abrams, Susan Rice, Michelle Obama, Maxine Waters, Lori Lightfoot, Kimberly Gardner, or Kim Foxx etc.
I don't think he said it had to be a woman of color. I LOVE Michelle Obama but I don't want her to run for office. This isn't a monarchy, for goodness sake. George W. was awful and, yes, I voted (and volunteered) for Hillary but only because she was the Democratic nominee. Lord help us if any of the Trump offspring decide to run for office. You know Jared and Ivanka got a taste of power and they aren't letting go.
Kamala
Wouldn’t be surprised if he picked Susan Rice. And whoever said Michelle O is an option, that’s a pipe dream for many. She wouldn’t agree.
This.
Conservative leaning Independent here: I would feel more comfortable voting for him if he chose a moderate & law and order running mate like Kamala.
And you’ll probably get your wish because those leaning left will hold their nose and breath and everything and vote anyone but Trump. It’s voters like you he needs to convince. Though my money’s on Rice.
If Biden chooses someone extreme, other independents I know will just vote for the 3rd party candidate (thus handing the election to Trump). Dems MUST choose someone who is serious and could actually handle the presidency. Example: McCain lost me in 2008 when he chose Palin. I was planning on voting for him until that profound fuckup.
I prefer Rice to Kamala
Tammy Duckworth. She is a bad-ass veteran, disabled, the first woman to give birth while in the Senate, and half-Asian.
I'll go out on a limb and say Val Demings.
She’s got a colossal ego. When asked if she wanted the office of VP, she replied it was not that she wanted it, but that the Office wanted/needed her. Does it, indeed? Well, aren’t you a special anointed one. Next!
Duckworth or Rice. I personally think Warren is the best choice but it wouldn’t be of the moment.
Agreed! Either of these three would be fantastic! I really like Tammy-I-take-shit-from-no-one-Duckworth!
Somebody who could never be voted in by herself ; so JB will just prepare the seat for a few weeks and oopsie ! Will be the wokest potus ever, as disingenuous as the way she will have won.
Calm down, Svetlana.
lol
I'm fine Ms Xi !
For the sake of conversation, let's say Biden picked a man for VP. What would be the fallout? Would the backpedaling cause a certain segment of voters to go to Trump?
At this point? Yes.
The Independents who are on the fence don’t care. The liberal True Believers will care a lot.
If it’s someone like Cuomo - many folks will get over his “requirement” for a woman.....
Cory Booker would have been a great pick. But he has to pick a woman now. All the women come with some negatives. I think Kamala rubs a LOT of people the wrong way.
Including me. Can‘t figure out exactly why, though. Anyone?
In the primaries, she would say something with vehemence on X day, and the very next day would have to walk it back, or would deny she said what she said in the first place. The way she went after Biden was personal. It was hard to watch. And it wasn't because she was a woman. Making him accountable for his record was fine. But printing tee shirts --it was all so craven. I don't find her genuine. I think she sways the way the wind blows. I just don't like her much, and I trust her less.
Thanks— this reminded me about her conduct as a candidate and helped me understand my aversion. What with COVID, the primaries seem so long ago I had forgotten these details.
Karen Bass is being talked about.
Too extreme and I don’t think she’s qualified enough to be that close to the presidency. Kamala, please.
She seems experienced and solid. Kind of like her.
Biden screwed himself over by promising a female veep. Cuomo and Biden would be a landslide.
Do you think Cuomo would have accepted? I don't think he would have.
No, I don’t think Biden/ Cuomo ticket would have been viewed favorably by POC. And the enthusiasm of all voters of all colors and genders is needed if Biden is going to win. An all white, all male ticket just won’t cut it anymore, nor should it.
I had a sad moment with my DS a few days ago. We were talking about how "long ago" women weren't treated equally and people didn't think they were capable of doing the same things as men, such as leading countries. So he asks me, "Who was our first woman president?". My heart broke a little as I explained to him that we haven't had our first.
Well if something happens to Biden while in office we will have our first female President.
Selina Meyer
Sen Tammy Duckworth