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PunkinPi

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36. She gutted both Kavanaugh and Barr, and she did not vote to confirm either.

Sat May 30, 2020, 08:06 AM

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If you want to know more about her record as prosecutor, check out this link (copy into browser) --> https://medium.com/@blackwomenviews/50-criminal-justice-reforms-accomplishments-by-kamala-harris-cf314eeaad2e

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Biden wants a woman to be his running mate. Here are some names under consideration [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2020 OP

Val Demings. Zoonart May 2020 #1

she might be the right choice. If she bring Florida and Georgia Biden has a huge advantage samsingh May 2020 #2

She makes a lot of sense Trumpocalypse May 2020 #4

I like her, but how does she bring Florida? Tipperary May 2020 #6

She is very popular in Florida. Zoonart May 2020 #8

I like her a lot. Tipperary May 2020 #11

Explain further... brooklynite May 2020 #47

Sorry anecdotal to friends of mine in Florida. Zoonart May 2020 #54

I like her bio: House committees, votes, past to present facts Budi May 2020 #9

not to be the constant voice of doom on VP's, but a cursory vetting shows Demings was the Chief of Celerity May 2020 #16

All food for thought. Zoonart May 2020 #17

Doesn't sound like your 1000% ok Trumpocalypse May 2020 #29

Not a lot of time at all, and it isn't dirt, it is called strategic vetting Celerity May 2020 #30

Sorry but it doesn't sound like it Trumpocalypse May 2020 #38

sorry, but I write what I mean, and mean what I right Celerity May 2020 #39

Yet you've a lot of time Trumpocalypse May 2020 #43

looking up voting records and House campaign history is simple and takes very little time Celerity May 2020 #44

If you really were Trumpocalypse May 2020 #46

Just a guess but, if a blogger here could report that, Republicans already know... brooklynite May 2020 #49

Very true Trumpocalypse May 2020 #51

Most of the country has never heard of her mainer May 2020 #19

So? Trumpocalypse May 2020 #28

No not with the situation with police shootings and riotiing...that is one of the criticisms of her Demsrule86 May 2020 #41

Does Val Demings have any controversial police shootings in Orlando during her time? Wanderlust988 May 2020 #26

It will be none of the above Trumpocalypse May 2020 #3

What do you mean "her past as a prosecutor" ? You Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #10

No Trumpocalypse May 2020 #22

Ya article didn't explain "her record as a prosecutor"... What Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #23

I don't think she voted for either Trumpocalypse May 2020 #25

She gutted both Kavanaugh and Barr, and she did not vote to confirm either. PunkinPi May 2020 #36

Kavenaugh and Barr both got confirmed regardless was Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #42

How about Tammy Duckworth? HockeyMom May 2020 #5

Duckworth was born in Thailand. SMC22307 May 2020 #45

Yes, like McCain, and like Ted Cruz. She is eligible to be president. nt JustABozoOnThisBus May 2020 #55

Tammy Duckworth!!!! Squinch May 2020 #7

Define need first. Then person that fits criteria. I think COVID Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #12

Pleeease Michele, please? 💙 "Committee to Draft Michelle Obama for VP" Budi May 2020 #13

I adore Michelle Obama phylny May 2020 #35

Klobuchar is toast. geardaddy May 2020 #14

And that her staff said she was as bad as trump with Laura PourMeADrink May 2020 #24

Is there a reason Valerie Jarrett is not under consideration? 3catwoman3 May 2020 #15

With a bio like hers she should be considered a VP & a cabinet post at the lest Budi May 2020 #18

she was born in Shiraz Iran, so is not eligible, as she is not a natural born citizen as it has Celerity May 2020 #20

Thanks for the info. That is a real shame. 3catwoman3 May 2020 #21

I wonder if there is a specific definition of "naturalization?" DFW May 2020 #27

Only POTUS/VPOTUS have the natural born citizen entanglement Celerity May 2020 #31

Well, since neither of my daughters has any interest in either position DFW May 2020 #32

There are exceptions as well. McCain was not US born, but his father was stationed Celerity May 2020 #33

At the time McCain was born DFW May 2020 #34

The former unincorporated territory of the Panama Canal Zone and its related military facilities Celerity May 2020 #37

That doesn't matter HockeyMom May 2020 #50

"Cruz was naturalized at birth" -- that would mean he is a natural-born citizen. NYC Liberal May 2020 #53

Val Demmings Demsrule86 May 2020 #40

I'd say a White former Hennepin Cty Prosecutor is out of contention... brooklynite May 2020 #48

Kamala Harris? HockeyMom May 2020 #52