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Johnny2X2X

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4. If he picks a white woman and loses...

Fri Jun 19, 2020, 07:40 AM

Jun 2020

If he picks a white woman and loses he'll be forever known as the candidate who chose not to capitalize on the biggest and most energetic social movement (BLM) in generations. People can whine about Identity Politics all they want, Harris is supremely qualified and a slam dunk pick. And this is coming from a massive Elizabeth Warren fan, Warren was my first choice for President.

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Biden doesn't need to choose a VP who primarily appeals to the same voters he does [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2020 OP

# 1 priority - can she step right into the job if needed Freddie Jun 2020 #1

No Priority #1 is who can best help the ticket win Trumpocalypse Jun 2020 #46

K&R. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2020 #2

"aren't too terribly excited about Biden, but would crawl over broken glass to vote for..." brooklynite Jun 2020 #3

The same ones who were committed to voting for Hillary but then didn't come out on Election Day StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #7

And how does Harris change that equation? brooklynite Jun 2020 #20

You don't know? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #29

Please enlighten me... brooklynite Jun 2020 #31

I never said Harris has anything that other black women don't StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #34

The base of the democratic party is black women. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #37

You don't get it StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #40

Sadly, I do. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #41

Strange how AA women (or men) didn't need an AA candidate during the Primary... brooklynite Jun 2020 #44

The moment has changed since the primaries, look around. nt PunkinPi Jun 2020 #45

Black women and men don't "need" a black candidate StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #48

If he picks a white woman and loses... Johnny2X2X Jun 2020 #4

True StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #9

The most spot on post I've seen in a while. The BLM movement has mobilized hundreds... brush Jun 2020 #10

Also, please don't think Harris can't attract republicans. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #5

Post removed Post removed Jun 2020 #6

Oh for fucks sake jcgoldie Jun 2020 #8

I think you may have stumbled into the wrong site. StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #11

Welcome to DU - enjoy your visit. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #13

Harris might be a bit too much like Biden too. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #12

Who do you have in mind? StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #14

Keisha Lance Bottoms or Ayana Pressley? lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #22

That's interesting StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #28

Kamala has star power! smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #35

Of course I'm familiar with her. :-) Maybe I'm avoiding saying... lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #39

Harris has the 2nd most progressive voting record in the senate. PunkinPi Jun 2020 #30

I need to look a bit more closely I guess. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #32

I'll help you start on that journey... :) PunkinPi Jun 2020 #33

Nice! This'll keep me busy today. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #36

Extremely interesting. The people who get on TV the most, are the ones with "F" ratings. lagomorph777 Jun 2020 #42

I'm in the Midwest, and I know she would have a lot of appeal here. MoonRiver Jun 2020 #15

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #18

Agreed. Biden already has that box checked.... marmar Jun 2020 #16

Do no harm. nsd Jun 2020 #17

"I doubt there are any voters who are so enthusiastic about her they would crawl over broken glass" StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #24

Excellent analysis mcar Jun 2020 #19

Clinton and Gore appealed to the same voters. They did just fine. tinrobot Jun 2020 #21

That was 30 years and several lifetimes ago StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #26

And also, these monolithic descriptions of the "Midwest" are tiresome.... marmar Jun 2020 #23

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #27

It doesn't help that the media finds people in the little diner in the smallest town in the least Tech Jun 2020 #43

I agree picking a VP is political jcgoldie Jun 2020 #25

Harris can help deliver voters across the board. honest.abe Jun 2020 #38

We need to turnout the African American vote and hold suburban women voters... Harris does that. nt Blasphemer Jun 2020 #47

There Are A Few Good Choices colsohlibgal Jun 2020 #49