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AmericanCanuck

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127. To increase the motivation in AA voters

Tue Jul 21, 2020, 11:33 PM

Jul 2020

who are the mainstay of Democratic victories, we need Kamala Harris as VP.

We need to show the electorate and the world that we value diversity. We want to reward people who have been loyal to us for decades and get the Obama juices flowing to make them WANT to come and vote.

Many ultra-progressives stayed home or voted for Stein. They may do so again but they are few. We need to solidify our most reliable and loyal constituency.

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Poll Shows Warren Better for Biden Ticket Than Harris [View all] TexasTowelie Jul 2020 OP

no not Warren......a Black woman! n/t chillfactor Jul 2020 #1

Agree! She didn't even carry her own state in the primaries...no no no Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #3

What state did Harris carry? JonLP24 Jul 2020 #26

Did I say I wanted Harris...no. I don't want to win? How did you extrapolate that??!! Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #33

Great question. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #65

Poll numbers are something to take into consideration but I have never believed in totodeinhere Jul 2020 #121

I would love to see a woman of color on the ticket but I think it's a mistake to specify a black totodeinhere Jul 2020 #120

No RandySF Jul 2020 #2

Baker would be forced to name a Dem, as MA legislature has done before nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #14

Nope, they already said they won't Green Line Jul 2020 #24

He sure would. nt. Mariana Jul 2020 #25

Please post a link to your source of MA legislature declining to require Baker appoint a Dem nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #60

That is fantasy...a GOP governor will not name a Democrat. And, I like Warren but she would not Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #61

The MA legislature has passed laws to force Gov. to appoint a Dem to fill vacancy Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #67

I don't agree blueniteflower Jul 2020 #49

And what if we Jan 2021 RandySF Jul 2020 #56

Baker is not going nominate an R blueniteflower Jul 2020 #101

Yes, and that might well cause us to fall short of our important goal of winning totodeinhere Jul 2020 #122

Warren would be a huge mistake. Sorry. Hoyt Jul 2020 #4

Agree! Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #34

Why? thx in advance uponit7771 Jul 2020 #55

They never give a real reason Bettie Jul 2020 #88

Seems like "they'll be able to ... " is the go to reasoning as if anyone on the left is listening to uponit7771 Jul 2020 #107

I don't understand the hate Bettie Jul 2020 #125

I'd love Elizabeth Warren on the tickey. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2020 #5

Mass legislature has a supermajority NewJeffCT Jul 2020 #77

Good to know...thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2020 #78

they changed the law when Kerry was running for president NewJeffCT Jul 2020 #80

I laughed when they argued qazplm135 Jul 2020 #6

I'd be fine with Warren or Harris mvd Jul 2020 #7

The VP pick must be a black woman. The times and the people demand it. I love Warren JustBidenOurTime Jul 2020 #8

Secretary of Treasurer would be a fantastic spot for Warren musicblind Jul 2020 #10

It's taylor-made for her, indeed. JustBidenOurTime Jul 2020 #11

Based on the poll numbers JonLP24 Jul 2020 #27

Not necessarily Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #35

Your link indicates that Warren is favored "...among independent and JustBidenOurTime Jul 2020 #44

I love Senator Warren. But given Joe's age I think he needs to pick a younger canddiate. totodeinhere Jul 2020 #124

I'm sorry, but no. musicblind Jul 2020 #9

We need to bring out the AA vote which is far far more than the ultra progressive vote AmericanCanuck Jul 2020 #12

AA vote supports Biden overwhelmingly. Biden does not need a POC to bring him the black vote. LizBeth Jul 2020 #22

Are you taking AA's for granted? AmericanCanuck Jul 2020 #58

No, I am stating fact. LizBeth Jul 2020 #68

To increase the motivation in AA voters AmericanCanuck Jul 2020 #127

Yes StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #93

No. I am listening. LizBeth Jul 2020 #98

Having a Black woman on the ticket will help with enthusiasm and Black voter turnout, PunkinPi Jul 2020 #59

It is not the time to tell anyone woman that she must once again, sit down, not her turn. LizBeth Jul 2020 #69

What? PunkinPi Jul 2020 #70

People that say only a black VP is telling all other women that it still is not their turn. LizBeth Jul 2020 #71

The 4-5 Black women that are being considered as VP candidates ARE women. PunkinPi Jul 2020 #72

Really, this is that hard for you? ONLY black woman, so white women sit down. Asain, Latino, LizBeth Jul 2020 #75

LOL, not hard for me, but you seem to be telling on yourself. There is only one VP at a time... PunkinPi Jul 2020 #87

I am good with that. I am not the one putting parameter to choice, except woman. Biden has LizBeth Jul 2020 #95

Not complicated, as black people have been told to sit down and shut up for... brush Jul 2020 #103

As have ALL women. LizBeth Jul 2020 #106

I beg your pardon? Have you forgotten enslavement, jim crow... brush Jul 2020 #110

Wow. You know, we are on the same side. I get your statement. I think your are wrong. LizBeth Jul 2020 #111

Two white septuagenarins on the ticket? Not smart at all. brush Jul 2020 #112

I disagree. I think it is smart. I also think it is the right thing to do, to get the most. LizBeth Jul 2020 #114

Even worse than two septuagenarians is the all-white ticket. brush Jul 2020 #117

This is being weaponized. I do not like it at all and will not play this one. I watched Biden LizBeth Jul 2020 #118

Are you serious? gollygee Jul 2020 #104

Consistently I am saying I am good with each woman suggested. And no, we do not tell Warren not her LizBeth Jul 2020 #108

I hadn't considered this but I like Harris in Sec of State. I think that would be an excellent LizBeth Jul 2020 #109

3 things: Warren is 70+ and we need a younger VP, she can also be... brush Jul 2020 #13

Exactly!! Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #37

They are already calling Biden a socialist Bettie Jul 2020 #91

So we add one to the ticket to solidify their claims? And another... brush Jul 2020 #94

Young people like Warren Bettie Jul 2020 #97

He could name them both. Sort of... gristy Jul 2020 #15

Yes, a shadow cabinet would be an excellent strategy, especially in light of the virtual convention Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #18

Clearly Warren and Harris are the top two candidates to lead the ticket to victory Fiendish Thingy Jul 2020 #16

Elizabeth Warren is far and away the best person for the ticket. BComplex Jul 2020 #17

She's 70+, and will tagged with the socialist label by repugs... brush Jul 2020 #74

I am thinking very clearly. BComplex Jul 2020 #86

And voters are guided by DU policies on ageism? Come on, think clearly. brush Jul 2020 #89

I agree Warren is the better candidate with Biden. She makes up for AN area Biden is weak in. LizBeth Jul 2020 #19

Warren would slay Pence on a debate stage backtoblue Jul 2020 #20

I would love to see either Harris or Warren Bettie Jul 2020 #92

Not Warren! It was hard enough to get young people on board with Joe...he needs to be a unitedwethrive Jul 2020 #21

Warren would easily bring enthusiasm to the youth vote. I think that is her second best asset. LizBeth Jul 2020 #41

The new generation is more liberal kcr Jul 2020 #84

Yes and that will be youth enthusiasm plus her own energy and upbeat personality. But, Harris LizBeth Jul 2020 #96

If he picks Harris he wins Florida. GulfCoast66 Jul 2020 #23

agreed! nt Maru Kitteh Jul 2020 #28

You obviously haven't looked at the poll numbers JonLP24 Jul 2020 #31

That's why they have a campaign grantcart Jul 2020 #42

+1000 Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #38

Biden is Up By Double Digits in Most Polls So How Many Uncommitted Voters are Out There Indykatie Jul 2020 #29

The Debate Over Biden's VP Pick Is Full Of Half-Truths And Misleading Arguments JonLP24 Jul 2020 #30

My gut tells me he is going to pick Tammy Duckworth. (eom) StevieM Jul 2020 #32

Tammy Duckworth would be a great choice Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #39

"based on poll's numbers" is not necessarily the ideal place to base. nt greyl Jul 2020 #36

Warren Polls Better w/ Lower Income Independents. Harris Does Better w/ Higher Income. New Article writes3000 Jul 2020 #40

Please Michelle, please!!!! dutch777 Jul 2020 #43

Michelle has said she is not interested. Please stop. It's not an option. At all. CTyankee Jul 2020 #53

Just an FYI - This is a fairly small survey w/ a +/- 5% margin of error... WePurrsevere Jul 2020 #45

Not going to be Warren. betsuni Jul 2020 #46

Yeah two white septuagenarians! whistler162 Jul 2020 #47

Nailed it. That would not be the most attractive ticket. brush Jul 2020 #79

Exactly gollygee Jul 2020 #105

Polls have shown Warren's had the greatest appeal all along. Hortensis Jul 2020 #48

Misleading. This is a poll of independents. honest.abe Jul 2020 #50

This doesn't make an awful lot of sense to me... SKKY Jul 2020 #51

Ignoring the obvious fact that Biden and Warren don't like each other FakeNoose Jul 2020 #52

Harris for VP, Warren for Sec. of Treasury. apnu Jul 2020 #54

No, Biden has to be able to work well with a VP...I don't see it. Demsrule86 Jul 2020 #62

I want Warren because I think she is what is needed now, But Harris and Biden get along well. LizBeth Jul 2020 #73

Yes, that works. brush Jul 2020 #81

I wouldn't mind seeing Warren in Sec of Treasury, if not VP. I like that better than AG. LizBeth Jul 2020 #99

My poll of one is unanimous DFW Jul 2020 #57

Who then? Duppers Jul 2020 #115

Almost any woman but those two DFW Jul 2020 #126

Biden/Warren 2020 flamingdem Jul 2020 #63

Two white septuagenarians? Please. We need a younger VP pick... brush Jul 2020 #83

I love Warren, but it's got to be Kamala. Goodheart Jul 2020 #64

Warren would be replaced by a Republican governor. Happy Hoosier Jul 2020 #66

That is a major issue Gothmog Jul 2020 #85

I'm very progressive in my stances, but I feel Warren would be better suited in other positions Victor_c3 Jul 2020 #76

Better How? ProfessorGAC Jul 2020 #82

Nothing in this poll "shows Warren better for Biden Ticket than Harris" StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #90

Exactly this... PunkinPi Jul 2020 #102

I love her but he'd be a fool. It's the right time. nolabear Jul 2020 #100

Susan Rice - better still! ElementaryPenguin Jul 2020 #113

Age, and ability to run for POTUS in 2024 or 2028... Hekate Jul 2020 #116

Your numbers are off a bit.. like about 20 years. honest.abe Jul 2020 #119

Fixed it. My, how time flies when you're having fun. Hekate Jul 2020 #123