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Arkansas Granny

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29. I'm trying to be realistic about the expected lifespan of people in that age group.
Sun Apr 5, 2020, 07:40 PM
Apr 2020

Frankly, I would have preferred a younger candidate this year, but that didn't happen. That's why I hope Biden picks a running mate who has a long future ahead of them.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
I'm in that camp pattyloutwo Apr 2020 #1
I don't push for her as VP because she SHOULD be Treasury Sec. blm Apr 2020 #26
I do not think he will pick Warren Lithos Apr 2020 #2
Anyone he picks is fine with me. Iggo Apr 2020 #3
I will tell you what I think, Chainfire Apr 2020 #4
I'm with you. Iggo Apr 2020 #5
Agree with much of this... Grins Apr 2020 #6
Well put. customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #7
Realistically, whoever he picks needs to be young. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #8
Agreed. left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #10
Yes absolutely.. someone younger Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #13
Yes, agree with you. I was not thinking of the age criteria question everything Apr 2020 #19
Name one person in DC with more physical energy AND a more agile blm Apr 2020 #27
I'm trying to be realistic about the expected lifespan of people in that age group. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #29
I don't think having ran for president is a disqualifier for a VP slot. mwooldri Apr 2020 #9
"she has a ton of plans ready to go" left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #11
Nothing stopping Biden from picking one of her plans. mwooldri Apr 2020 #24
Biden also ran for president in 2008. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #22
My gut says Biden won't pick Warren for VP BidenBacker Apr 2020 #12
He won't pick Warren relayerbob Apr 2020 #14
No. And whoever might be "pushing" Warren is not us. Hortensis Apr 2020 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #16
Good point Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #17
Biden needs a woman he believes could pull America out of an economic depression andym Apr 2020 #18
No.. she didn't win her own state nini Apr 2020 #20
Jeebus! It doesn't matter rusty fender Apr 2020 #21
✔️ blm Apr 2020 #28
There are a couple of reasons she shouldn't be the pick Green Line Apr 2020 #23
Disagree Tweedy Apr 2020 #25
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