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StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts) Thu Jun 18, 2020, 10:31 PM Jun 2020

I think Klobuchar's announcement wasn't a concession - it was part of a strategic rollout [View all]

Amy didn't climb out on a limb that can be easily sawed off under her if Biden doesn't pick a woman if color, thereby making her look like she has no influence. I think her comments were part of a carefully planned rollout by the Biden campaign of an announcement of Harris or another black woman as his running mate.

She's not actually telling Biden what he should do. She's helping to lay the groundwork, frame the narrative, and inoculating him from criticism from white Democrats who might go after him for "playing identity politics" if he picks someone of color.

She's a team player.

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I think Klobuchar's announcement wasn't a concession - it was part of a strategic rollout [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2020 OP

You could be right. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #1

+1. I'm just going to second that stopdiggin Jun 2020 #36

The fact Symone Sanders tweeted a message to her tells me everything I need to know. Drunken Irishman Jun 2020 #2

You're right! StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #5

Excellent tweet from Symone.. RT.. TY! Cha Jun 2020 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author morillon Jun 2020 #20

I agree. I think it is strategic and I think it's a good strategy! skylucy Jun 2020 #3

The fact that she said she spoke to Biden last night FM123 Jun 2020 #4

Oh I hadn't read that.. TY, FM! Cha Jun 2020 #7

That's what I've been saying.. Amy is a Team Player! Cha Jun 2020 #6

Exactly, She did something similar in the Primary. There is a point where you recognize where the JI7 Jun 2020 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author maximusveritas Jun 2020 #9

I agree. brer cat Jun 2020 #10

I hadn't considered that Music Man Jun 2020 #11

Stacy Abrams sent the same signals today when questioned by Judy Woodruff. Hekate Jun 2020 #12

What did Stacy Abrams say today? BComplex Jun 2020 #18

Laying groundwork, framing narrative, Joe's a good man vs the palpably bad one we currently have... Hekate Jun 2020 #24

In being forthright, did she say she thought she was qualified, or did she defer to Kamala. BComplex Jun 2020 #26

She did not defer to anyone, she simply stated her own qualifications as a knowledgable politician Hekate Jun 2020 #29

I would like to see Stacy Abrams be the VP pick. BComplex Jun 2020 #31

And nimble. I think they all are very good, so I will like anyone Joe picks. nt Hekate Jun 2020 #34

I will like anyone too...Stacy could give us Georgia...and Val Demmings...also very impressive Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #49

She also said that Biden had a lot of qualified Black women marybourg Jun 2020 #35

I think you're right... BadGimp Jun 2020 #13

Yes, it has changed because the truth about systemic racism lunatica Jun 2020 #47

I think Biden and team told her privately and gave her this opportunity SiliconValley_Dem Jun 2020 #14

I am guessing there will be a spot for her in the administration if she wants it. Gore1FL Jun 2020 #15

That was my thought too nt spooky3 Jun 2020 #17

Yes, but..... luvtheGWN Jun 2020 #61

I bet there are worthy candidates. Gore1FL Jun 2020 #62

I think Schiff is the next Speaker of the House ... n/t moonscape Jun 2020 #64

That would also rock! nt Gore1FL Jun 2020 #65

yep. since she jumped in Biden train early, he gave her this SiliconValley_Dem Jun 2020 #16

GMTA! That was my immediate reaction, too. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #21

Yes! We're dealing with pros here and they know how to play the game... TreasonousBastard Jun 2020 #22

@tomwatson - "This is what's known as setting the table, folks." Budi Jun 2020 #33

It was a smart move, for sure. blm Jun 2020 #23

sounds complicated. Grasswire2 Jun 2020 #25

Politics are complicated StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #38

She's known for 3weeks, so this was a really smart move. blm Jun 2020 #39

I agree. Some of the Warren supporters seem to be putting pressure that Biden should choose her still_one Jun 2020 #27

She knew she was done after the minneapolis protests and didn't want Warren to be the VP krawhitham Jun 2020 #28

I withdrawing my criticism of AK. This makes sense and is commendable. Chemisse Jun 2020 #30

It's a good move on her and the campaign's part if that's the case. brush Jun 2020 #32

Kick mcar Jun 2020 #37

Also, Pete Buttigieg said the other day that he thinks Biden's VP should be a WOC. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author onetexan Jun 2020 #42

Oh wow.. Thanks for telling us That! Love the Cha Jun 2020 #52

Yes, team players and you're welcome. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #54

I thought so too when I heard it last night Sunsky Jun 2020 #41

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #43

Exactly. She did the same when she endorsed Biden MaryMagdaline Jun 2020 #44

She's also smart, confident & realistic enough to know that in light of recent events, some would Kashkakat v.2.0 Jun 2020 #45

Agreed. Baked Potato Jun 2020 #46

"She's a team player." pazzyanne Jun 2020 #48

Would Sen. Duckworth be considered a woman of color? Kingofalldems Jun 2020 #50

I don't know. You'd have to ask Klobuchar how she defines the term she used StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #51

Maybe DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #53

I agree with you. BluesRunTheGame Jun 2020 #55

Amy's a centrist, no doubt about that DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #56

I agree with that, too. BluesRunTheGame Jun 2020 #58

That's what I think also kcr Jun 2020 #59

I'm in the camp of she knew she would not be picked Sherman A1 Jun 2020 #60

I agree she knew she wouldn't be picked, DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #66

Yes...👍 ashredux Jun 2020 #57

I would probably criticize Biden more if he picked Amy as VP JonLP24 Jun 2020 #63

To be honest I do not care if Biden picks a man or a women as I am voting for Biden as President and cstanleytech Jun 2020 #67

I don't know. The grand strategy could be just that KPN Jun 2020 #68