I'm changing my VP pick, It's Kamala. It has to be if Joe gets the nomination.

[Firebrand Gary]

Or at least I hope that it is...

Something that Joe said about rebuilding the bench is standing out. Now is the time to pair up all of the incredible young talent that we have with those that do have more experience so that we can build the future of the party. Kamala is perfect. PERFECT pick.

Kamala Harris for the People.

It's a choice (IMHO) that mirrors the Obama-Biden dynasty. People were calling Kamala the female Barack Obama for the longest time. She's a California US Senator, and I'd bet it's a move that both Liz's and Bernie's supporters would welcome. She can efficiently prosecute the case against Trump. And when Trump drops Pence and adds Haley, the mantle of first Indian woman cannot be used solely for Nimrata "Nikki" Haley.

If that's the case that Biden decides to go, it indeed is passing the torch to the new American experiment.

VP - Kamala Harris

Secretary of State - Pete Buttigieg or Susan Rice
Secretary of Defense - Susan Rice or Pete Buttigieg
Secretary of Treasury - ?

Attorney General - ?

Secretary of the Interior - ?
Secretary of Agriculture - ?
Secretary of Commerce - ?
Secretary of Labor - ?
Secretary of Health and Human Services - ?
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - ?
Secretary of Transportation - ?
Secretary of Energy - ?
Secretary of Education - ?
Secretary of Veterans Affairs - ?
Secretary of Homeland Security - ?

[BusyBeingBest]

1. Joe will win both California and African Americans if he's the nominee. Easily.

I'd pick someone who's loved in her own Midwestern state and can secure it in the general election. That would be Amy K.

[pnwmom]

5. No. A minority woman should be on the ticket. No one should ever

take for granted the votes of either.

[Firebrand Gary]

11. I agree.

The truth is that Kamala checks A LOT of boxes! She's smart, kind and she's worked hard for it. For those that say Amy, I think it's poor strategy. Amy knows how to move things through the senate, we're going to need that when we sweep congress.

[BusyBeingBest]

12. No one's taking them for granted. Most voters care about what you DO

for them, primarily.

[pnwmom]

19. Millions of women and minority people care very much about being represented

on the ticket.

Maybe most white men don't.

[BusyBeingBest]

28. I think the decision has to make the most sense politically, all factors being weighed--

I'm not opposed to Harris, but there's more to the decision than race/gender, obviously.

[oldsoftie]

59. You'd think. "Big picture" matters. Too many are just short sighted. nt

[underpants]

26. Yep. It's all about turnout and volunteers

And volunteers can create turnout.

[helpisontheway]

49. African American women did not support Kamska. I remember

months ago Joe was popular with AA. That is why Kamala basically called him a racist and Booker attacked him.

[JaneQPublic]

16. Yes, let's just take the African American vote for granted.

[Firebrand Gary]

20. I agree Jane, we just cannot assume anything.

There are a lot of people, for understanding reasons; are wanting to pull talent from the Senate. I think that's a bad decision, even if they'd like to see their candidate get the VP slot. We cannot vacate the Senate, especially from swing states to fill the VP/cabinet positions.

None of us want to see anymore Scott Browns. While it was Kennedy's passing that opened the seat, it was an abrupt halt to the Obama-Biden agenda.

[Celerity]

52. [phone]

[left-of-center2012]

2. no

She brings nothing to the ticket.

[JenniferJuniper]

4. Ditto no

[Firebrand Gary]

21. And who would you recommend?

[Firebrand Gary]

8. Ok, any what say you?

Have any recommendations?

[FM123]

56. I think Val Demings from Florida should be in consideration

she was just amazing during the senate impeachment trial.

[MrsCoffee]

22. Except everything.

Young. Woman. African American. Smart. Tough. Experienced. Most progressive Senator.

Trump is terrified of her.

[left-of-center2012]

25. "Trump is terrified of her"

no

[Firebrand Gary]

36. Why bother commenting if you're not going to participate in the dialog?

You say no, why is that? Kamala is rockstar in our party! That's a powerful ticket for her and Biden, and a fun ticket too!

[left-of-center2012]

47. "Kamala is rockstar in our party!"

[Firebrand Gary]

48. no

[MrsCoffee]

50. Yes.

[left-of-center2012]

51. She lost in the primaries ...

... and dropped out quickly.

[MrsCoffee]

53. Don't care.

She is still all of the things I listed. She adds extra value to the ticket.

[left-of-center2012]

54. sure

[Sneederbunk]

3. Who did you have for Hillary's cabinet?

[Firebrand Gary]

6. I was very surprised by Tim Kaine.

Love Tim, he's a good man! I'm not going to stroll the path of 2016, I will say Kaine surprised me. I felt that it should have been Julian Castro at the time.

[StevieM]

17. I wanted Tom Vilsack to be VP. And if not him then Xavier Becerra. (eom)

[Firebrand Gary]

18. Tom is great and Xavier would have been a brilliant choice.

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[pnwmom]

7. I also LOVE Kamala and would be thrilled to see her on the ticket. n/t

[Firebrand Gary]

23. Me too!

I want a gender balanced ticket.

[randr]

9. Bingo

[Firebrand Gary]

24. Fist bump randr!

[Sloumeau]

10. Kamala Harris is my number 1 pick as Joe's VP.

If he does not pick her for VP, he should consider her for AG, Secretary of State, or SCOTUS.

[Firebrand Gary]

13. She's a shoe in for AG.

She could easily go to the SC as well, however she's so talented, I would rather see her on the front lines and add academics to the court who are less likely to be perceived lighten rods. We've got to stop the politicization of the court.

[GemDigger]

14. Liz for HHS or education. Kamala for AG.

Pete for the VA. Rice for DOD. Stacey for VP. The entire trump family as prison inmates.

[Firebrand Gary]

15. I think Abrams should also be tapped for the cabinet, but not for VP (yet.)

I think she needs a bit of executive experience before such a big role. I'd be bummed to see Liz leave the senate, she's an amazing legislator in the deliberative body.

[mcar]

27. I agree with you

I think Amy Klobuchar would be a great AG. Mayor Pete Veterans Affairs of Chief of Staff.

[Walleye]

29. Kamala knew Beau Biden when they were both attorney general of their states

I think she we get along well with the Bidens and she is a good campaigner.

[Firebrand Gary]

34. It's interesting the opportunity that Joe Biden has.

He's uniquely positioned to build new coalitions and offer exposure to a slate of amazing talent that we have in our party.

[Walleye]

39. I think it's great. We have so many talented people

Joe appreciates talent and people like working for him.

[still_one]

30. I am curious why Kamala hasn't endorsed anyone

[Firebrand Gary]

32. That's a good point.

It's important that she remains neutral so that she can help bring everyone together.

[still_one]

35. In my view neutral is not going to bring anyone together, and i would argue that

Harris has not been particularly neutral anyway

Not only with her going after Biden early on in the process, but the Sanders people going after her when she was attorney general

[Firebrand Gary]

38. Most people will not dive into the weeds.

When the question comes up of who did Kamala choose, she can say that she let her state decide. It's smart.

[JCMach1]

31. It will be Harris, or Abrams... Outside chance for Beto

If TX is in play.

[Firebrand Gary]

33. I still love Beto so much, JCMach1

Texas as got a big star in that one!

I really like Abrams as well, however I think she needs a less senior role at this point in time. If the governorship was not stolen from her, I think she'd have it without a question.

[JCMach1]

37. Why I put Harris first on the list

I see Warren as a dark horse if Biden somehow managed to not get a majority (unity ticket).

However, I think Sanders will cease campaigning by the end of March. I don't see a path forward at all ...

[Firebrand Gary]

42. I agree, I think Warren is a dark horse.

She's in a unique position to bring all the sides together. Joe still has a ways to go, especially now that he's the front runner. I'd like to know for sure that he's going to be a lot more disciplined, which is something he's lacked up until the last month... #ToughLove

[still_one]

41. I suspect you like Beto because of his charisma, and Obama-Kennedy-Clinton ability to reach a crowd

[Firebrand Gary]

43. Yes, its that, but it's also the Birdseye view as well.

People flock to Beto, sure Beto is each to watch because of his charisma. I always find myself watching the people around him, they're always so enamored.

Stacey Abrams has that magic too...

[still_one]

45. I agree

[Walleye]

46. Beto could be Kamala's VP in 2024

[Walleye]

40. If we work this right, we could get the White House for 12 years

[Firebrand Gary]

44. From your lips! After Trump, we should have the next century!

[walkingman]

55. Secretary of Education - Elizabeth Warren

[Firebrand Gary]

58. If she left Mass do you think that we could hold that senate seat?

Scot Browns election really shook me, I think it surprised many people.

[walkingman]

60. Good point - I guess I just assumed that Mass would elect another Democrat. I need to read a little.

[Under The Radar]

57. Trump JR - ambassador to Iran