Democratic Primaries

karynnj

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22. She could run as VP as the incumbent Senator, if we lose, she will still be Senator

Reply to Mister Ed (Reply #17)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 10:45 PM

Mar 2020

Both Obama and Biden did that. Tim Kaine did that. John Kerry did that.

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

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Did Klobuchar just spill the beans on her role in Biden's campaign? [View all] Seasider Mar 2020 OP

She would be absolutely fantastic. Except we need her in Congress. bluedye33139 Mar 2020 #1

She would be replaced by another Democrat. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #6

Oh that would be SWEET JUSTICE for Al Franken onetexan Mar 2020 #15

Peggy Flanagan is on deck judeling Mar 2020 #11

She would be a good choice. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #16

Doesn't sound like the right strategy there. Mister Ed Mar 2020 #17

She could run as VP as the incumbent Senator, if we lose, she will still be Senator karynnj Mar 2020 #22

Yes. But not if she resigned, as the poster to whom I replied had suggested. Mister Ed Mar 2020 #23

No I think it would be Amy's best move judeling Mar 2020 #33

I don't think there's much to it, my guess. bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #2

It also underscores how well Biden works with Democrats bluedye33139 Mar 2020 #3

Yes. Everyone feels like they are all a part of the team showblue22 Mar 2020 #4

I was wondering what Biden might have promised her to get her endorsement. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #5

Why Would He Have To Promise Her Anything - Her Campaign Was Going Nowhere Indykatie Mar 2020 #14

Maybe it was just on her mind as something she hopes for. Chemisse Mar 2020 #7

+1 Lulu KC Mar 2020 #57

So you're saying he may have asked her to be his VP running mate? YOHABLO Mar 2020 #8

I told my wife that I thought Biden would pick Amy comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #9

I certainly hope not. n/t monmouth4 Mar 2020 #10

Why not? Amy is great. It would be a solid ticket. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #18

She is but Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #20

She helps with the Senate...and a VP chosen on Ideological ground can't help us with that. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #45

How does she help with the Sense? Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #49

She wins GOP types in her state...has like an 80% approval rate. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #53

How does that help win the Senate? Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #58

She is a moderate and can win Senate seats which are in moderate to red states this year. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #64

Again what seats Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #66

I can only wish. cwydro Mar 2020 #12

There are reasons Amy is probably the top choice right now judeling Mar 2020 #13

Minnesota is a solid blue state Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #21

The Minnesota electorate is 87% white with 4% more conservatives than liberals Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #24

Thank you judeling Mar 2020 #30

It's a solid blue state Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #41

Solid Blue? former9thward Mar 2020 #25

Looks like Twin cities, Rochester and Duluth aeromanKC Mar 2020 #29

Only enough for about 4 and a bit more of the congressional districts. judeling Mar 2020 #31

Gerrymandering all that blue up aeromanKC Mar 2020 #32

Mondale won his Home state by less then 4,000 votes. judeling Mar 2020 #36

Yes Clinton won it Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #42

Minnesota is a lot less Blue then you are assuming judeling Mar 2020 #26

But it is still blue Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #43

Hillary barely won it in 2016 democrattotheend Mar 2020 #37

She still won it Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #44

Polling doesn't make me comfortable. Lucid Dreamer Mar 2020 #52

We almost lost Minnesota in 16 so that is not true. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #46

Almost doesn't count Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #50

Yes it does count...and she help could flip some Senate races and states. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #51

What Senate seats Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #61

you know exactly which ones...Arizona to start. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #63

How so? Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #65

It is a swing state. squirecam Mar 2020 #59

Minnesota hasn't voted for a Republican for President since 1972 Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #62

It is a swing state. squirecam Mar 2020 #69

No it is not Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #70

I'm digging her MC hammer Pants mikelgb Mar 2020 #19

Love ya, Amy, but... BusyBeingBest Mar 2020 #35

Totally agree Raine Mar 2020 #39

IMO they don't do her any favor Raine Mar 2020 #38

Amy would be the best choice for midwest AlexSFCA Mar 2020 #27

'Young' is very subjective. She will be 60 in May. If she had won Celerity Mar 2020 #40

She's probably just thinking about it. Probably everyone who has dropped out is thinking it. np applegrove Mar 2020 #28

Great new if it becomes the case. grantcart Mar 2020 #34

Joe/Amy 2020 squirecam Mar 2020 #60

Doubtful. MrsCoffee Mar 2020 #47

I am seeing Kamala in that role Lulu KC Mar 2020 #48

No, She waited a week to endorse him...could have helped in Calfornia...she is too calculating for Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #54

clarification: Not necessarily recommending her Lulu KC Mar 2020 #56

I think she is top of the list right now. I'd be happy with that, as a lot of other people. RelativelyJones Mar 2020 #55

Would prefer Elizabeth or Pete musicblind Mar 2020 #67

I wouldn't read too much into it. LiberalFighter Mar 2020 #68