Tammy Duckworth for VP?

[DIVINEprividence]

She has always been high on my list but this article really got me thinking. If I was a Republican, I would be really nervous if Biden picked her. Trump is going to flag hump and mud sling a lot and a war hero Democrat is just the thing to shove it back down their throats.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/509882-dont-count-out-duckworth-in-biden-vp-race

[beachbumbob]

1. she really is NOT VP material, when many others are way better suited

she is our Senator and we support her absolutely for that. She would make a great VA director for sure as our VA system is in tatters

[Squinch]

3. What makes you say that? I like her but I see her from afar. What is she lacking?

[beachbumbob]

4. My wife in her state job, had to deal with Tammy when she was a Rep in Illinios and she will tell

you Tammy is no intellectual genius at any level. Many other well qualified picks to choose from.

[Squinch]

6. What specifically, though? Has she made mistakes that you can point to? Because I just

love her and she appears pretty smart to me.

[beachbumbob]

13. We know her from directly dealing with her. She is a fine person but being presidential material

requires more than that

[Squinch]

18. So nothing specific. OK, thanks.

[BannonsLiver]

42. His cousin's mother's sister saw her in a hallway once

That’s not enough for you?

[Demsrule86]

56. Obviously you want someone else which does not mean you can attack a Democrat...

with such innuendo.

[BannonsLiver]

14. Well that settles it then.

[Squinch]

19. LOL!

[beachbumbob]

20. I know, you don;t like other;s opinions, ok

[BannonsLiver]

23. I don't like moronic opinions based on nothing.

[beachbumbob]

38. I agree, you have no basis for your comment

[BannonsLiver]

39. Lol

Irony is dead.

[FM123]

16. She seems smart enough...

She's not exactly a slouch - she does have three college degrees including a PhD

[beachbumbob]

22. not saying she is a slouch,

[FM123]

27. I was referring to your comment that she is no intellectual genius

and I was responding that she seems smart enough.

[beachbumbob]

37. not an intellectual genius doesn't mean being a slouch

[BannonsLiver]

43. With all due respect you couldn't walk a mile in her shoes on your best day, sir

Who in the hell do you think you are to impugn a war hero’s intellectual capacity? Because your wife ran into her in a hallway once? What a bunch of twaddle.

[Bradshaw3]

44. You wrote she is no intellectual genius

A phrase which anyone would take as meaning she is not all that bright. Please explain how someone with a Ph.D is not all that bright. As others have asked, some specific examples of her lack of intellectual acuity would be helpful. I have seen her talk and be interviewed several times and she seems pretty bright to me. Perhaps your wife was slighted somehow and this is how she got her take on this Democratic senator.

[catsudon]

32. right...

trump is so much better than her right? not trying to put words in your mouth, but it looks that way

[Solomon]

36. Please. Let's not use Trump as the measuring stick!

[LexVegas]

51. Is your wife or you an "intellectual genius"?

[Demsrule86]

55. You should delete this...that is an attack on a Democrat.

[whistler162]

62. Obviouly since she only earned 3 degrees

including a Ph.D. and learned to fly a helicopter in combat conditions!

[Demsrule86]

54. She would be a great VP...so I disagree...the only other choice I consider as good

would be Val Demmings.

[Jamastiene]

2. She's badass.

I think it would be great if she could be VP, but I think it would mobilize the Republicans almost as much as Hillary running for president did though. It would be something that would make them determined to vote in droves.

She is a badass though. I like her.

[WePurrsevere]

5. I like Kamala & the others but...

the more I learn about Tammy, the more impressed I am and hope that Biden picks her.

[ALBliberal]

7. Remember what they did to Max Cleland? And on

a different level John Kerry? Republicans are masterful at turning our candidates strengths into weaknesses (especially when measured against weaknesses in their own candidates). It almost seems to be even more effective with military service records which in my opinion should be off limits. But for them the lower they place themselves morally and ethically the more inexplicably they are able to turn the tables on our candidates and we end up defending these valorous brave soldiers.
Picking the right VP will be so tricky. A lesson in reverse psychology.
I like Tammy Duckworth she would make a fine VP. But I worry. Heck seems all I do these days.

[Squinch]

24. They'll brutalize whatever candidate it is. But in the wake of the completely unaddressed

Russian bounties, I don't think impugning her valor will go over very well.

I say bring it.

[Demsrule86]

26. Nonsense. This is a different sort of year and they can do that with any candidate...

[BannonsLiver]

29. So we should let the GOP dictate the pick and how we run the race?

Interesting flex. I’m not sure I agree, to be honest.

[ALBliberal]

30. They have obviously attacked our candidates military

records successfully before. Yes they will attack
anyone. Notice Trumps not getting knocked for the Russian Bounties to any extent at all. They have a strange way of positively owning the military patriotism angle it is baffling.

Peace.

[North Shore Chicago]

8. President Biden

will choose a very capable woman, no matter her name.

[kentuck]

9. She would be a great VP!

There are several very qualified women.

[Atticus]

10. No. The VP decision should be determined by "Who would be most qualified to be POTUS?" and

"Who can I best work with?"

I like Tammy, but believe there are several others on the list who would be better successors to Joe.

[Trumpocalypse]

11. Wrong. There is only one criteria for the VP pick

Who will best help the ticket win the election. Because if they don’t win everything else is irrelevant.

[Atticus]

15. In most prior elections, that would be very important. Not in this one. The VP pick

will not change the outcome: Biden will win handily.

[Trumpocalypse]

35. Yeah that's what we thought in 16

Over confidence will be our doom. This election is too important to take any chances.

[Atticus]

41. And, it is too important to treat it as a political chess game. Substance is more crucial than

appearances---as Al Gore proved with his politically correct pick.

[Trumpocalypse]

45. You are being naive

Whoever best helps win the election is crucial. Nothing else matters. That is the mistake both Gore and Clinton made.

[Atticus]

47. Yeah, you're right. Let's choose Oprah. She's awfully popular and

that's all that really matters.

[Trumpocalypse]

49. To win an election yes

And if Oprah would be the best to ensure winning, I would fully support her.

[Atticus]

50. I rest my case. nt

[Trumpocalypse]

52. What case?

[Atticus]

53. Thanks again. Nt

[Trumpocalypse]

61. Nice evasion

You’re welcome

[Demsrule86]

21. Looking ahead to 24 or 28, she can win an election...thus she is my choice and Joe will easily work

with her. Val Demmings would be my second choice as she bring us Florida maybe.

[Squinch]

25. What do you think she is lacking that others have?

[Atticus]

31. While she is effective as a senator and a surrogate, I just don't see evidence that she easily

considers the "big picture". She can be a "bulldog" when focused on a specific issue, but a VP or a POTUS, MUST be able to compartmentalize and juggle multiple problems.

That's my opinion and it's worth what it cost you. OF COURSE I will bust my butt to elect a Biden/Duckworth ticket if that is who Joe chooses.

[Squinch]

33. Thanks.

[catsudon]

34. by that criteria, then hiilary

would be the best pick.

[JI7]

12. The flag humpers are racists. Duckworth would be a great VP but not because of those types

They would hate her because she is a woman and asian . Just look at how they treated McCain who was a conservative white man .

[Demsrule86]

17. I adore Tammy and say yes.

[tavernier]

28. I think she checks all the boxes

And then some.

[Bucky]

48. She's perfect on paper. I don't find her an inspirational speaker though.

I don't know squat one way or the other about how good she would be in the Oval. I will leave that judgment call to Joe Biden.

However one of the top job requirements of a VP candidate is motivating millions to engage, help get out the vote, and feel like their contribution is important. I haven't seen Tammy Duckworth deliver a barnburner. If a Joe picks her, I hope she's got that in her.

[BannonsLiver]

40. So other than one person

Whose wife’s cousin’s sister’s brother once met her in a hallway and didn’t think she was too bright most here seem to like her.

Edit: And one more on some nutty purity grounds.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

46. No longer a Duckworth fan

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dick-durbin-tammy-duckworth-abortion-rights-trump-judges_n_5f203293c5b6945e6e403115

[Demsrule86]

57. We have no way to stop any judges and the judges in question are in Illinois.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

58. The fact that she was FINE with the nomination of an anti-choice judge when

she absolutely could have opposed it instead of supporting it means that I do not support HER for VP and I hope she does not get the nomination.

[ProfessorGAC]

60. Unbrilliant!

[Demsrule86]

63. I hope she gets the nod. If there was a chance of putting a pro-choice judge on the court, it would

be different.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

65. She didn't just bow to a fait accompli. She added this statement:

"He has the qualifications, integrity, and judgment to serve with distinction as a district court judge in the Southern District of Illinois. We appreciate the Administration’s willingness to work with us and with our nonpartisan screening committee to reach consensus on nominees who will serve the people of Illinois well. We look forward to guiding his nomination through the Senate.”

What a slap in the face to the women of IL who want and need their reproductive rights to be respected.

[StevieM]

59. Originally she and Hilda Solis were my top two choices.

Now I think I would like it if Biden picked Susan Rice.

[Demsrule86]

64. Absolutely no to Susan Rice...I don't want to hear about Benghazi endlessly ...yeah I know it

was not her fault but why give them this sort of opening?