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A group of more than 100 liberal activists and celebrities sent a letter to Joe Biden urging him to choose Sen. Elizabeth Warren for his 2020 running mate as the former vice president considers his options.
Jane Fonda, whose recent activism includes a slew of arrests at climate protests, signed the letter, obtained by The Washington Post, along with progressive health care activist Ady Barkan, Pulse nightclub shooting survivor and gun violence activist Brandon Wolf and a wide range of left-leaning scholars and public figures. It was sent to the campaign on Friday, the Post reported.
The Massachusetts senator "has proven herself most prepared to be President if the occasion arises and deeply expert on the overlapping emergencies now plaguing America Covid-19, Economic Insecurity, Racial Injustice and Climate Change," the letter said.
The letter argues Warren is key to reaching more progressive voters who backed Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Many Sanders supporters were angry when Warren did not endorse him for the nomination ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/06/15/jane-fonda-liberal-activists-ask-biden-letter-pick-warren-vp/3189943001/
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)JustAnotherGen
(31,780 posts)Mike 03
(16,616 posts)And she was the candidate I supported prior to Super Tuesday.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)This will be the most important decision Biden will make going into November.
phylny
(8,367 posts)She's not my choice for VP.
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)It would be a slap in the face to the voters of color who saved Joe Biden from being an also-ran.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)weakness. I think we need her to go after corporations and wallstreet. Where as Harris more compliments Biden's strength with her strength. Fine, but I think it would be a missed opportunity not hitting Warren's strength.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)I would like to see her as majority leader if Schumer would hopefully step aside. The Vice President has no power to speak of, I want her in a place where she can use her power and her mind, not go to funerals.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)I have never been impressed with Schumer. I would love to see Pelosi, Warren and Harris as VP. I think it would be sweet. In schools, the VP is the hard ass. Another thing that is Biden weakness that I can see and if allowing of the VP, whomever, gets to be the hard ass. Any woman has proven to not have a shit to give, pertaining to Trump.
I honestly do not think Schumer would give it up.
I think we play a little with VP tradition role, whomever goes in. Biden truly did not get the majority but all us strong Dems got behind him, well before the end, to take out Sanders and get 'er done. We are not voting for Biden, but the blue wave. Legitimate reasons others are stronger choices and I think Biden knows that. 4 yrs. Place the VP in a major role with administration and let them shine for four years.
I think this will be an interesting time whomever is decided on. And it would be a shining role for the end of Biden's career with a cherry on top, as uniter... At least within our party and connecting to the American voter on an emotional level. I think that is what Biden is bringing to the table. He is old. Lets make it as easy on him as we can. Again, a management style that great leaders can implement at this time in their career.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)for Biden and the blue wave. I think we need some new blood at the top of the ticket. Harris would be great. Elizabeth will kick some ass if she is in a majority Senate.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)Fiendish Thingy
(15,544 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)(Disclosure: She's this voter's favorite too.)
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,699 posts)Biden is up in much of the South or even with Trump, which 4 years ago, had him in double digits ahead by election day.
This election is different. People are in the streets in the deeper south and the faces of local and state governments and in the state legislatures are ever changing. The voters in the deeper south are paying attention. Democrats running for office, more and more are African-American. Mike Espy, Jamie Harrison, Charlie Booker, etc.
His picking a woman of color is going to be huge. Not only will that pick be pivotal, but crucial at this time of COVID and Civil discord of late.
Doodley
(9,033 posts)Doodley
(9,033 posts)jcgoldie
(11,610 posts)customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)He totally rented space in her head for free on that one. And she had to use her DNA test to take away focus just before the midterm election.
jcgoldie
(11,610 posts)I like Demings because I don't feel VP is a policy position. Its a desk job unless the president chooses to put you in charge of something. I think a woman of color with more youth from a battleground state gives the most political punch. But if I had to choose who would step in for the president then thats easily Liz. The DNA nonsense, however, was and is exactly that... the statements "she looked foolish" and he "rented space in her head" are just rather trumpian opinions stated without evidence.
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)achieving racial balance on the ticket is the top priority. I just wanted to agree with another poster on this thread who pointed out her vulnerability, but no, it's not terribly relevant as to whether or not she should be on the ticket.
And the next Democratic VP will have so much more to do than staffing a desk. With Joe Biden being the oldest President ever elected, it is absolutely vital that his VP is as hands-on with governing as he himself is.
Doodley
(9,033 posts)presidential-ready.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)Doodley
(9,033 posts)every single lawmaker was a woman, I'm a guy and I've said this for decades. But she showed she could crack under pressure. I think Susan Rice or Kamala are tougher. I don't want a VP who will let Trump define her.
demmiblue
(36,816 posts)That goes for the other dude responding to you.
boston bean
(36,217 posts)demmiblue
(36,816 posts)Biden is likely one and done.
At the same time, Warren would have likely been a two-termer.
:sigh:
Cha
(296,775 posts)Elizabeth for VP, either.
It's rather moot that "EW would likely have been a two-termer" when she didn't get close in the primary or win her home state.
Thekaspervote
(32,691 posts)grantcart
(53,061 posts)Phoenix61
(16,992 posts)her seat in the senate but that will happen anyway if shes appointed head of something.
Stuckinthebush
(10,835 posts)Nothing against Warren. She's fabulous. But at this time in history with the BLM movement finding strength and gaining traction with all voters, it may be a major mistake not to tap a VP of color. Remember that Joe has four years and he's moving on and passing the torch to the VP. That VP pick should be a non-white female.
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)I don't think that's going to happen.
LuvNewcastle
(16,834 posts)if something happens to Joe. The U.S. would be on a steady course with her in charge. I can't say that about some of the others. She isn't that much younger than Joe but she seems to be in good health and she's energetic. I hope he chooses her.
marlakay
(11,424 posts)And the polls have her in first place as to who the people want.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)is her time with the black community, listening. Processing, digesting and coming to a plan. After Booker and Harris got out, Warren was the only one really having conversation about social justice and the black community. It was not always perfect, and she always paused, listened and progressed. A huge reason I like Warren and a reason coming up with doable, solid plans.
TeamPooka
(24,204 posts)demmiblue
(36,816 posts)Smart as hell, and a huge personality.
ms liberty
(8,549 posts)Owl
(3,638 posts)HotTeaBag
(1,206 posts)But in the current climate, Joe's choice has been pretty much taken out of his hands - he'll have to pick a woman of color.
Some great choices there, but none come close to Warren.
nsd
(2,406 posts)If you want a seat at the table, you gotta act that way from the start.
jcgoldie
(11,610 posts)So your argument is that Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee should not be responsive to any Democrats who backed another candidate in the primaries? Pretty small tent you got there.
PTWB
(4,131 posts)Many of the most qualified contenders for VP were running for the nomination. Do you expect them to have backed their opponent? How about when it looked like he didnt have a chance in hell?
The primary is a primary. Mud gets thrown. The winner emerges and people get over it.
Biden must pick someone who balances his ticket. He ought to pick a strong, capable, younger woman of color. Many names have been floated - Harris, Demings, Abrams, etc.
Harris is my top pick for VP even though she called out Biden over some of his racial positions in the past.
USALiberal
(10,877 posts)Vinca
(50,236 posts)from a swing state. Thirdly, it wouldn't be a bad time to opt for a woman of color. IMO, Val Demings would be a good choice. Trump is going to try to run on Democrats hating the police, but if you've got a former police chief on the ticket, that's not going to fly. In addition, since a major issue for the next administration will be police reform, who would know more about it than a former chief? And it doesn't hurt she's from a swing state and wouldn't lose a Senate seat.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)TeamPooka
(24,204 posts)that a DEMOCRAT will replace a Senator that becomes VP.
Newsom will appoint a temp Dem, maybe Adam Schiff or my pick for it, Katie Porter
CA will elect a Dem in any special election etc too.
Vinca
(50,236 posts)controversial decisions she made when a prosecutor. Things like declining a request for DNA testing to exonerate someone and not being keen on the idea of police body cameras. I think at this point in history it would come back to bite us big time.
TeamPooka
(24,204 posts)StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)They won't be a problem for more conservative swing voters, who actually might think those make her more palatable.
And, even if this record made them less likely to vote for her in the primary, any Democrat who would even consider not voting for Joe Biden because Harris is his running mate needs to stop pretending they're a Democrat.
in2herbs
(2,944 posts)8 years as Pres. I would like to see EW as Sec of Education for 12 years.
GentryDixon
(2,947 posts)LizBeth
(9,952 posts)weakness. I would like to see her in there addressing corporation and wallstreet and banking issues now.
in2herbs
(2,944 posts)TeamPooka
(24,204 posts)Green Line
(1,123 posts)We have a Republican Governor, there will be a special election for her seat, but if Charlie Baker decides to run, he'll win. He's very popular here, we can't take that chance.
And what states did she win? She finished 3rd in her own state.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)I'm sure all those who posted snake emojis when Warren didn't endorse Bernie, are going to come running to Biden if he picks Warren.
Better to firm up and excite the base.
Sid
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)everything to do with her strengths.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)as a way to attract Bernie voters.
That ain't gonna work.
Sid
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)those who supported HRC, academic and educated will get excited with Warren and her energy and progressiveness.
kcr
(15,313 posts)I'm not the only one.
We'll see who is chosen, but Warren is a solid pick.
Cha
(296,775 posts)Thank You!
budkin
(6,698 posts)Elizabeth was my candidate of choice, but I feel that considering everything that has happened, he needs to choose a woman of color.
BlueLucy
(1,609 posts)roscoeroscoe
(1,369 posts)Republican governor, etc.?
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)if it meant a Republican in senate seat. I do know know exactly what it is but something about the Gov would have to chose from within the Democratic party.
roscoeroscoe
(1,369 posts)whistler162
(11,155 posts)Two septuagenarians on the ticket is not good!
oswaldactedalone
(3,489 posts)Kamala or Val Demings.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)She has a platform as an outstanding and outspoken Senator. We need a veep who can help build the future of the party.
Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)nolabear
(41,930 posts)I think the moment for black women is now. They bring a great deal to the table, vote wise and agenda wise. The choices are good ones, not because theyre black but because theyre competent and smart and humane.
The fact 45s stupid criticisms will sound doubly evil when you throw his natural racism into the mix is just lagniappe.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)we are not on the agenda. A black woman is chosen, that works. A WOMAN is chosen, that is great. That is what we need, right now. Not telling a group of women that we are not a part of the whole.
brooklynite
(94,302 posts)"Liberal Activists and Celebrities" writing a public letter will have absolutely no impact on the VP selection.
lindysalsagal
(20,570 posts)I would have kissed her feet if she could be our POTUS, but we need someone who delivers the south. I say, go with a Black southern woman who's incredible on TV. Sorry, but that stereotype is necessary in this age of fickle independents who didn't "love" HRC enough to bother to gotv.
Just a reality, sad to say. We need the female, southern OBama.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)black. Women are pissed and voting blue wave. As is the south. This is not conventional.
SMC22307
(8,090 posts)and to make sure we don't lose Minnesota cuz Fat Nixon's targeting it HARD.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)marmar
(77,049 posts).... I don't know that it's a good idea to have two septuagenarians on the ticket.
Alex4Martinez
(2,191 posts)Let's fill the cabinet with POC and keep the VP spot available to the most progressive candidate who is interested.
Happy Hoosier
(7,210 posts)This is a time when representation matters.
SMC22307
(8,090 posts)Cha
(296,775 posts)is the best for his Admin.. he's had a lot of experience with what he would like for his VP.. Not who these "activists" want.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)wrong. Solid, strong women.
Cha
(296,775 posts)more than who they want. He's earned it.
LizBeth
(9,952 posts)Cha
(296,775 posts)because they were the ones in the OP "urging" Joe Biden.
Marrah_Goodman
(1,586 posts)Mosby
(16,252 posts)LizBeth
(9,952 posts)and again.
CTyankee
(63,883 posts)A lot of hard working AA candidates will feel snubbed and we'll invite disaster in November. We have several wonderful female AA candidates!!
DFW
(54,268 posts)I hope he listens to NONE of them. It has to be some one HE is most comfortable with, as in handing over the presidency with no misgivings in case he can't do the job for whatever reason. I have no preference as far as color goes, (though indigo blue is my favorite). Just give us some youth, some competence, and as little baggage as can be. ANYONE will have some reason why a portion of DU will cry NO NO NO, but I especially hope that Harris and Warren have no chance.
Other than that, it most be someone with competence and knowledge of foreign affairs, economics and environmental issues. A 49 year old Native American female Howard Dean would be just about right, come to think of it. I wonder if she's on the short list?
geralmar
(2,138 posts)eliminates her from my short list. (And how eager will Bloomberg be to spend money supporting the ticket if she is VP pick?) Also claiming minority status to get into college is a blight on her integrity.
Yeah, I'll vote for Biden regardless; but I won't be happy about it.
Doodley
(9,033 posts)again to try to damage a Biden-Warren ticket.