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21. GMTA! That was my immediate reaction, too. nt

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Thu Jun 18, 2020, 10:59 PM

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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