Vice President Pick

[yellowwoodII]

I read so many posts that suggest that the Democratic candidate should pick a woman or an African American or whatever.

Please don't use such characteristics as criteria!

We are in serious times. When, hopefully, our new Democratic President begins to try to right the damage that has been done during the DT Administration, he/she will need all the help possible.

Please pick the VP with the most brains, integrity, experience you can get. Don't worry about the optics

[Moderateguy]

1. This times a million

[Dem4Life1102]

2. There is only one criteria

the person who best insures winning.

[OnDoutside]

3. So....um.... do you have anyone in mind, who is not a woman or a POC ?

[LizBeth]

4. Women are just optics. Not that they could be the smartest in the room. And Sanders supporters

wonder why we see thru their support of women BS.

[oldsoftie]

13. Well, he didnt say "women are just optics". Just not to worry about optics period.

Do you think Palin was picked because she was qualified or just for optics?

[LizBeth]

18. It is an absurd conversation when discussing Democrats. Absurd. Ridiculous, and stupid.

[oldsoftie]

23. And thats your opinion.

Not an answer, but OK.
The pick just has to be a well known, competent person. Yes, notoriety is important even though it shouldnt be

[Under The Radar]

5. I see your point...

... if you are just looking for a female you may end up with a Sarah Palin, if you are looking for only color you may get a Herman Cain.
They can be one or both but 1st it is about their substance and character.

[LizBeth]

9. Democrats are not Republicans, why suggest such a thing. Harris is not a Palin, how offensive.

[Under The Radar]

14. I didn't suggest that.

I am all for Kamala Harris, Stacy Abrams but not because they are female or of color.

[LizBeth]

16. You did. You throw in Palin and Democrats do not have a Palin. It was a BS statement.

[Under The Radar]

20. You obviously have a comprehension problem

Try reading my post completely and slowly.

[LizBeth]

22. You are clear.

[oldsoftie]

6. YES!!! WINNING is the only thing that matters.

I've posted elsewhere; the VP pick will be what makes many decide their vote. It MUST be someone who is ready day one to take the office of the presidency. I believe the choice of Palin is a big factor in McCains loss. NOBODY could imagine her taking over

[Turin_C3PO]

11. But here's the thing.

There are many women of color who are just as qualified as white males. There are plenty to choose from so staying with the status quo isn’t necessary.

[oldsoftie]

21. Its just important to pick the RIGHT person. Female, black, asian, whoever.

DU votes arent what will win this election. It will be the votes of lots of people who rarely pay much attention to politics. So it needs to be a name they know, whether WE like it or not. Sen Harris is a name that most people know. Stacy Abrams is not. Both could do the job, but one will get the recognition over the other. The only reason trump won was because of his celebrity. Its sad that it matters, but thats where we are in the 21st century

[Turin_C3PO]

26. Sure, I don't disagree with your points.

I’m just saying we can surely find a well qualified person of color. I wouldn’t be too unhappy with Beto O’Rourke though, because he might put Texas into play.

[HotTeaBag]

7. Unfortunately I think it will be more about the optics than we'd like

but fortunately, there are some amazing people who are both black and female who would be outstanding picks.

My favorite is Stacey Abrams if that route is chosen.

[NurseJackie]

8. It's not "optics" ... it's strategy. We want to win.

It's not "optics" ... it's strategy. We want to win. The VP choice should be someone who gives us another "edge" or advantage over the GOP.

[LizBeth]

12. I find the posts above telling, offensive and insulting. Wow.

(not your post). But the suggestion any of our women or blacks would be optics. Not smart enough. A Palin.

[NurseJackie]

25. I agree... I guess sometimes things can be posted in haste...

... and it sounds much different when written down (compared to how they thought it might sound while it was still an unfinished thought in their head.)

At least that's what I hope to be the case.

[monmouth4]

10. Biden and Harris would bring me great joy along with my friends who also feel the same way. n/t

[oldsoftie]

17. I would certainly prefer Harris over Abrahms. By a long shot

Harris has proven herself on the national stage many times. Stacy has not.

[IronLionZion]

15. OK well in that case I'll be supporting Biden.

I'm voting blue because it matters who. Biden will pick the VP with "the most brains, integrity, experience you can get" and that includes many women and minorities because all sorts of Americans have those qualities.

[LizBeth]

19. Absolutely and to suggest putting women or blacks out is merely optics is offensive.

[The Wizard]

24. Susan Rice (NT)

[LonePirate]

27. If people voted on brains, integrity and experience, Hillary would be President now. Optics matter.

[Sloumeau]

28. This thread feels very Conservative Republican to me. :) nt

[pattyloutwo]

29. Oh yes!

Should definitely be a white male 75 years or older!

[Tennessee Hillbilly]

30. The most important thing is to win. So ...

There have been a number of reports that trump will throw pence under the bus and replace him on the repug ticket with nikki haley. This would be an obvious attempt to attract women voters.

So to counter this, I would like to see a woman vp candidate on the democratic ticket.