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spicysista

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9. Yes, well....

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2020, 10:26 AM

Apr 2020

The polls have said all sorts of things. Now, the people who actually went out to vote for Joe are looking for something, too. The polls have not been very reflective of them( hence all the hand wringing about his chances all year long). They would like to beat trump. They would also like to see Joe pay it forward.
You can have experience and capability in a number of packages. Being young(ish), a woman, and a woman of color are much welcomed bonus characteristics.

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Poll: Voters prioritize experienced VP for Biden over gender, race [View all] left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 OP

Of course. That said... TDale313 Apr 2020 #1

Yes, and we shouldn't let it. CTyankee Apr 2020 #2

It would be a really bad look for Biden to go back on that. TDale313 Apr 2020 #3

I think he'll choose Susan Rice, if she's willing. He knows her, has worked with her, trusts her. CTyankee Apr 2020 #5

Yes padah513 Apr 2020 #6

Obama's U.N. ambassador Susan Rice left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #4

bio at link mentioned Benghazi and that whole stupid dustup. If she is our vp candidate, can we CTyankee Apr 2020 #8

I think that's a dead horse. Joinfortmill Apr 2020 #27

Sec State? SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 2020 #17

People want an insurance policy because of Biden's age Renew Deal Apr 2020 #7

Yes, and i do too. We need someone ready from Day 1 onetexan Apr 2020 #21

I also do. riversedge Apr 2020 #28

Yes, well.... spicysista Apr 2020 #9

They're not mutually exclusive IronLionZion Apr 2020 #10

Plenty of experienced women of color barbtries Apr 2020 #11

As people above have said, it's nice that we're in a position where he can do both. Pacifist Patriot Apr 2020 #12

As they should. beastie boy Apr 2020 #13

So maybe a governor is acceptable. We've got a LOT of great ones. ancianita Apr 2020 #14

I still think Amy Klobuchar would be the best choice Bayard Apr 2020 #15

He certainly has quite a few experienced women he can choose from. llmart Apr 2020 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #18

"was important Biden choose a running mate with legislative and executive experience" Maxheader Apr 2020 #19

It's about having a balance Renew Deal Apr 2020 #24

My main concern is that Biden NOT pick one of our sitting Dem Senators. scarletwoman Apr 2020 #20

One possibility qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #23

That knocks out Amy, too. MN has been trending purple the last few years - blue is hanging on, but scarletwoman Apr 2020 #25

I can't actually think of any deep blue states. qwlauren35 Apr 2020 #26

I would like to see someone younger, very educated and to the left of Biden Marrah_Goodman Apr 2020 #22

Left won't help with the voters we need...look at the house moderates won the house in 18. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #31

A woman is a must. Women are constantly told to sit back down. LizBeth Apr 2020 #29

ONLY CERTAIN WHITE PEOPLE BaronChocula Apr 2020 #30

Al Gore? Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #32