Biden says he will choose his running mate next week

[demmiblue]

Source: CNN

(CNN)Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday he will choose his vice presidential running mate next week.

The former vice president's comment came during a news conference after a speech in Wilmington, Delaware. Asked by CNN whether he will meet in person with finalists for the role, Biden said, "We'll see."

Biden has said he will choose a female running mate, and has faced pressure within the party to choose a woman of color.

His campaign's vetting process has played out amid the coronavirus pandemic, making meetings that could allow Biden to better get to know those being considered more difficult.

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[Mr.Bill]

1. Get ready for

the most racist, misogynist shitstorm in the history of the internet.

[IronLionZion]

3. They probably won't have anything new though

it will likely be the same misogyny they spewed at Hillary and the racism they spewed at Barack. So I would hope it will be less effective this time.

[NNadir]

2. Whoever she is, I'm 100% behind her.

[Talitha]

12. You bet!!!!!

[MustLoveBeagles]

24. +1

[IronLionZion]

4. It would be extra interesting if it's Hillary

but I'm guessing it would likely be Susan Rice because they already have a working relationship from the Obama administration and she's an experienced qualified black woman who has already been attacked by the other side so there would be little new stuff to come out.

[thesquanderer]

15. re: "already been attacked by the other side so there would be little new stuff to come out"

That didn't save Hillary.

[IronLionZion]

20. Voters turned out to be more deplorable than I expected

shit

[Siwsan]

5. I have my preference, and all the others are favorites

I hope he announces on Monday because I'm waiting on this to order a yard sign and bumper sticker.

[bucolic_frolic]

6. I'd bet it's Thursday to capture the weekend news cycle

and why hurry when your campaign is going well? Running a few days off the clock only diminished Trump's time to try to turn his mess around.

[cstanleytech]

7. I hope he chooses a good candidate because they are a good one though and not because he is

pressured into it because we as a country deserve and need a good VP ready to step up if the unlikely should happen and Biden is unable to complete his term.

[Sloumeau]

8. I am glad that Biden waited and did not announce earlier.

It gives Trump and company less time to bash his VP, whoever it is.

[NCDem47]

9. Keep the timing of the announcement under wraps until last possible minute.

Otherwise, the Orange One will "counter program."

[honest.abe]

10. I will be thrilled with whoever he chooses.

I just would like it to be Kamala but the others being mentioned would be great too.

[Laelth]

11. No hurry, Joe.

I presume that this means he has already made a decision. At this point, he’s planning the announcement along with all the yard signs, banners, and bumper stickers.

Note that Karen Bass had to do a walk-back recently of a comment she made about Castro. That’s about all the baggage she had to address.

I will be happy with just about anyone that Biden thinks he can work with, but Biden-Bass has a really nice ring to it.



-Laelth

[Karma13612]

17. I just discovered her recently.

She gets my vote!

And the others on my shortlist are Susan Rice and Liz Warren

[Iliyah]

13. VP pick already knows . .

[Laelth]

14. Almost certainly. n/t

-Laelth

[flibbitygiblets]

16. The suspense is killing me! SO many great women to choose from.

[PatSeg]

18. How exciting!

Guess who will be dominating the news cycle most of next week? Trump will be livid.

[cayugafalls]

19. Whoever Joe picks will be great! Expect trump to do something to try and get attention.

Next week will be a banner week and trump will be livid because of all the press.

Expect escalation of Federal Violence against protesters next week to take the wind out of the announcement. Or some other shenanigans, but I just can't help but believe that trump will do something.

[left-of-center2012]

21. My money's on Susan Rice

No one else among those frequently mentioned have her vast experience
and this is no time for 'on the job' training.

[sandensea]

22. Val Demings

Besides all her other qualities, she's the best astrological match for both Biden himself and - most importantly - the U.S.

Liz Warren comes close though.

[SunSeeker]

23. I'm betting it will be Kamala Harris. nt

[jcgoldie]

25. They photographed his notes today with talking points about Harris

If he's announcing his pick next week then its likely he's already made the decision and if he's writing her into his talking points then its likely Kamala Harris.