The murder of George Floyd ended any hope Amy Klobuchar had of being Joe's running mate

[StarfishSaver]

Discuss.

[Omen78]

1. I think the Charlemagne, Breakfast Club, interview

ended any chances of Klobuchur being Biden's running mate.

[qazplm135]

14. Bingo

that interview solidified a Black woman as the VP.

[Sugarcoated]

24. What did she say in that interview

that ended her chances?

[PJMcK]

2. What's your point? (n/t)

[SixString]

9. Shit needs to be stirred ?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I don't think she'd have been chosen anyhow, but

she hasn't been the county prosecutor since 2006 and at this point she isn't responsible for what's been going on with the MPD - they've been racist assholes since the '70s or before. I used to know a few of them.

[TheBlackAdder]

17. Same here. She brings about as much to join and heal the party, attract Indys, as Tim Kaine would.

[Sherman A1]

4. No

I do not choose to "discuss" as you have directed.

[cwydro]

7. Agree.

Smh.

[StarfishSaver]

12. That's fine. Thanks for the kick.

[JustAnotherGen]

5. Agree

Hennepin County Again. But glad Ellison is the A.G. I have faith in him.

[Sogo]

6. I caucused for Klobuchar in Iowa, but

she probably wouldn't be the best choice in the face of the current events and in regards to the huge support Biden has been given by the African-American community. Though, wouldn't that be true with regards to Kamala Harris, also?

[nycbos]

8. I don't think Klobuchar was high on the list before this incident.

I think the Biden campagin leaked her name intentionally to gage public reaction. When they saw it was unfavorable they nixed the idea.

[qazplm135]

15. I think it was simply a thank you

for her help in solidifying behind him.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

10. Here's hoping that hope had been gone before this, but yes -- I can't imagine her stumping and

having to talk about what we need to do about any of these issues, while carrying her record.

[Trumpocalypse]

11. There was little hope to begin with

She was always a bad choice.

[judeling]

13. Wrong

I know it looks that way right now but …

Keith Ellison for his own reasons having to do with Minnesota state politics has moved big time into Klobuchar's orbit after the primary.

Coming out of this he will be a strong validator. Plus he is a good bridge to the Bernie camp.

[trocar]

16. Michigan

And Whitmer's husband just took her off the list as well. Just to get the boat in the water a few days early.

[Sugarcoated]

25. Uh oh

What came up with her husband to disqualify her?

[trocar]

29. Her husband banking her name to get ahead nt

[obamanut2012]

33. Wrong -- zero proof it even happened

And, if it even did, zero proof it was him.

But, your concern is noted.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

20. Just be aware that Mintpress News is a kind of dodgy source

that has produced editorials in support of Assad, reprinted articles from RT, and once claimed that "President Obama is President Bush on steroids." In 2019, a pro-Assad lobby group gave an award to MintPress News and an undisclosed amount of money. They were fans of Tulsi Gabbard and have published editorials claiming there is little difference between Trump and Biden. While Klobuchar's record as a prosecutor certainly deserves examination, that examination might be more objective coming from a less fringey publication.

[JonLP24]

22. I had no idea

I self deleted.

[Music Man]

21. I completely agree.

Of course, she would have been a weak choice even before this happened. But Joe Biden has a strong relationship with black voters *in spite* of a problematic history, so it's tenuous, and it is important that we not just defeat Trump, but wallop him. A Klobuchar selection when issues of criminal justice toward black Americans is becoming a central issue would be a grievous misstep that would dampen turnout.

I love Amy Klobuchar. She would make a great president, and she's been a great senator. I admire her experience, brilliance, and tenacity. But she would absolutely be the worst VP pick. She gets Biden nothing in terms of enthusiasm or demographics. African-Americans? Nope. The Midwest? She came in 5th in Iowa.

I'd rather see Klobuchar as attorney general or in a senate leadership position. Biden is great but candidate but not without his flaws, and the criteria need to be a qualified person who either generates enthusiasm or picks up a part of the coalition Biden struggles with.

[Hekate]

23. This is her fault how?

Discuss.

[MiniMe]

26. I agree

I like Amy a lot, but she isn't a good choice for VP this time. I think Joe needs somebody of color. And Amy has absolutely nothing at all to do with George Floyd.

[JustAnotherGen]

27. Not her fault

The murder itself -

But she declined to prosecute the perp in a previous incident. Goes to judgment -wouldn't be the best choice to get black voters engaged in gotv.

I would have a hard time knocking on a door for her.

[Hekate]

28. Good thing she's not running for president, then. Yes it goes to past judgment. How has she done

...since that time?

A lot of people got that thug where he is today. I don't know what kind of info Amy K was given back then, but if she is appointed to a Cabinet position she'll have occasion to explain herself, won't she?

As for choosing a VP, Joe Biden will pick someone good that he can work with, and I have few opinions on that. I'm voting against Donald Trump, come hell or high water.

[JustAnotherGen]

34. I look at strictly as a Democratic Committee Member

Would this candidate hurt Tom Malinowski, Corey Booker, our Freeholder and two Council Candidates?

I'm voting for the Democratic Party Candidate - because I'm a Democratic Party Member. Even if Trump drops dead tomorrow - I'm all in for my Party, my Party, my Party.

She could suppress black turn out in the great lakes states.

[wellst0nev0ter]

30. That's unfair to her record

When she first ran for Senate, the police unions campaigned AGAINST her.

That tells us she must have done something right.

[budkin]

31. Good

It would have been a terrible choice.

[ecstatic]

32. And rightfully so.

Cops are so used to killing with impunity that they can't even control themselves when cameras are rolling.

Enough!