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brush

(61,033 posts) Sat Jun 6, 2020, 03:02 PM Jun 2020

In light of the massive protests against the murder of George Floyd... [View all]

and decades of police brutalization of POCs and black people in particular, picking an African American woman VP is just about an imperative as it would boost Joe Biden's campaign and show the importance and recognition that diversity is the strength of the Democratic Party and the nation.

Such a choice would also reflect the striking, racial diversity of people participating in the national and global protests on-going for 12 days now.

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In light of the massive protests against the murder of George Floyd... [View all] brush Jun 2020 OP

I think he should pick Kamala Harris. She can really take apart the Trumpies. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #1

can you imagine her debating Pence.... dhill926 Jun 2020 #2

She is super smart and fierce. She would destroy Pence. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #4

I totally agree. Delmette2.0 Jun 2020 #3

she is also charismatic AlexSFCA Jun 2020 #5