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Democratic Primaries

yellowwoodII

(616 posts) Mon Mar 9, 2020, 04:34 PM Mar 2020

Vice President Pick [View all]

I read so many posts that suggest that the Democratic candidate should pick a woman or an African American or whatever.

Please don't use such characteristics as criteria!

We are in serious times. When, hopefully, our new Democratic President begins to try to right the damage that has been done during the DT Administration, he/she will need all the help possible.

Please pick the VP with the most brains, integrity, experience you can get. Don't worry about the optics

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

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Vice President Pick [View all] yellowwoodII Mar 2020 OP

This times a million Moderateguy Mar 2020 #1

There is only one criteria Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #2

So....um.... do you have anyone in mind, who is not a woman or a POC ? OnDoutside Mar 2020 #3

Women are just optics. Not that they could be the smartest in the room. And Sanders supporters LizBeth Mar 2020 #4

Well, he didnt say "women are just optics". Just not to worry about optics period. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #13

It is an absurd conversation when discussing Democrats. Absurd. Ridiculous, and stupid. LizBeth Mar 2020 #18

And thats your opinion. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #23

I see your point... Under The Radar Mar 2020 #5

Democrats are not Republicans, why suggest such a thing. Harris is not a Palin, how offensive. LizBeth Mar 2020 #9

I didn't suggest that. Under The Radar Mar 2020 #14

You did. You throw in Palin and Democrats do not have a Palin. It was a BS statement. LizBeth Mar 2020 #16

You obviously have a comprehension problem Under The Radar Mar 2020 #20

You are clear. LizBeth Mar 2020 #22

YES!!! WINNING is the only thing that matters. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #6

But here's the thing. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #11

Its just important to pick the RIGHT person. Female, black, asian, whoever. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #21

Sure, I don't disagree with your points. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #26

Unfortunately I think it will be more about the optics than we'd like HotTeaBag Mar 2020 #7

It's not "optics" ... it's strategy. We want to win. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #8

I find the posts above telling, offensive and insulting. Wow. LizBeth Mar 2020 #12

I agree... I guess sometimes things can be posted in haste... NurseJackie Mar 2020 #25

Biden and Harris would bring me great joy along with my friends who also feel the same way. n/t monmouth4 Mar 2020 #10

I would certainly prefer Harris over Abrahms. By a long shot oldsoftie Mar 2020 #17

OK well in that case I'll be supporting Biden. IronLionZion Mar 2020 #15

Absolutely and to suggest putting women or blacks out is merely optics is offensive. LizBeth Mar 2020 #19

Susan Rice (NT) The Wizard Mar 2020 #24

If people voted on brains, integrity and experience, Hillary would be President now. Optics matter. LonePirate Mar 2020 #27

This thread feels very Conservative Republican to me. :) nt Sloumeau Mar 2020 #28

Oh yes! pattyloutwo Mar 2020 #29

The most important thing is to win. So ... Tennessee Hillbilly Mar 2020 #30