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Democratic Primaries

Buckeyeblue

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13. What about Gretchen Whitmer?

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Sun Aug 18, 2019, 09:32 PM

Aug 2019

I know she was just elected governor of Michigan. But the great lakes states are so important. I think she would be a great choice. I was very happy to vote for her.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Will our VP pick be someone that's running for President now? [View all] Polybius Aug 2019 OP

Interesting but we are having enough trouble just picking a candidate. efhmc Aug 2019 #1

Biden ran in 2008 lapfog_1 Aug 2019 #2

Wow, I totally missed this! Polybius Aug 2019 #14

A lot of the current candidates could be excellent running mates, but The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #3

I really like the Amy scenario. Any good slot for her. Amy would bring extra votes as VP. empedocles Aug 2019 #5

If Biden DownriverDem Aug 2019 #4

Biden / xxxyyyzzz is more like Kerry / Edwards zaj Aug 2019 #6

Biden / Harris would kick arse. That would be amazing!! onetexan Aug 2019 #9

Of the top 5 or so, she's my least favorite Polybius Aug 2019 #15

I'd love Tammy Baldwin to be considered as VP. Wisconsin, gay, woman. Beat R in 2012 for Senate. Nanjeanne Aug 2019 #7

Biden ran for president in 2008. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #8

It better be. GeorgeGist Aug 2019 #10

I think there are some arguments to be pinkstarburst Aug 2019 #11

Depending on the candidate I Ghost of Tom Joad Aug 2019 #12

What about Gretchen Whitmer? Buckeyeblue Aug 2019 #13

I think if Biden wins the nomination, he'll almost certainly pick Harris Polybius Sep 2019 #16