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highplainsdem

(52,392 posts)
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:30 PM Mar 2020

Harris's former press secretary: Biden's announcement he'll pick female VP was tactically brilliant





From a tactical perspective, Biden's decision to announce that he'll pick a woman running mate is also brilliant. In a crowded news environment, with coronavirus dominating wall-to-wall, that's the kind of announcement that demands tons of attention out of this late-stage debate.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Harris's former press secretary: Biden's announcement he'll pick female VP was tactically brilliant (Original Post) highplainsdem Mar 2020 OP
I think she'll be that person. George II Mar 2020 #1
Warren for VP OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #5
He needs someone younger. Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #7
Yes he needs someone younger Rebl2 Mar 2020 #21
And someone more middle of the road hangaleft Mar 2020 #53
We need Warren in the Senate. Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #9
That would be astounding! volstork Mar 2020 #25
WE Need Her In The Senate Me. Mar 2020 #13
Living in MA and ME...... OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2020 #18
You Never Know Me. Mar 2020 #19
I would go with someone like Brenda Lawrence instead as its a bad idea to weaken us in the Senate cstanleytech Mar 2020 #15
California is a Dem-leaning state with a Dem Governor. lastlib Mar 2020 #27
I doubt Klobuchar would with any enthusiasm. Need to be a woman of color. Dream Girl Mar 2020 #31
I would rather err on the side of caution and not risk it especially when we have many other cstanleytech Mar 2020 #32
Love Elizabeth! FM123 Mar 2020 #29
Clear message. And the right one of course FailureToCommunicate Mar 2020 #2
So many great ones from which to choose........ MyOwnPeace Mar 2020 #3
A picture of Senator Harris popped into my mind the instant Biden said that. NBachers Mar 2020 #4
I would rather he not select anyone from the Senate rather I would look towards either cstanleytech Mar 2020 #17
SUSAN RICE! I agree about keeping our Senators in the Senate, but Susan Rice would be great! liberalla Mar 2020 #22
No, it needs to be someone not directly linked to Clinton or Obama cstanleytech Mar 2020 #28
Exactly! TruckFump Mar 2020 #34
There's just something that feels right about the two of them together. NBachers Mar 2020 #35
They totally click! TruckFump Mar 2020 #37
Your post sent shivers up my spine! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #40
You and me both!!!!! TruckFump Mar 2020 #41
Me too! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #42
Wow...six of them jumpers! TruckFump Mar 2020 #43
I told you your post sent shivers up my spine! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #44
Add to it: TruckFump Mar 2020 #46
LOL! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #47
Hugs back! TruckFump Mar 2020 #48
AMEN! Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #49
It gave me the tingles. What a sweet vision to dream of tonite. Yes! sprinkleeninow Mar 2020 #51
Go Joe!! Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #6
Correct SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #8
yes. I actually thought it was brilliant when Joe floated Abrams as his VP aikoaiko Mar 2020 #10
Kick & recommended. William769 Mar 2020 #11
KR! Cha Mar 2020 #12
Harris would be great as a VP BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #14
100% in for Kamala Harris!!!!!!!! Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #16
Biden also floated idea of AA woman on SCOTUS aeromanKC Mar 2020 #20
I think the AA woman on SCOTUS will be Susan Rice. ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #24
If Joe doesn't pick Harris for VP, I would surely love to see him pick her for Attorney General. patphil Mar 2020 #23
Look for the announcement that wnylib Mar 2020 #26
Corey Booker had made the same announcement early in his campaign AdamGG Mar 2020 #30
Val Demings sounds like a very smart choice flibbitygiblets Mar 2020 #33
Kamala Harris seta1950 Mar 2020 #36
Totally sucks IMHO. Why in the world would you pin youself Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #38
This entire 2020 election BidenBacker Mar 2020 #39
Good description Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #50
I think his comment about the Supreme Court was a direct... SKKY Mar 2020 #45
Warren pattyloutwo Mar 2020 #52
 

George II

(67,782 posts)
1. I think she'll be that person.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:31 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)
5. Warren for VP
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:35 PM
Mar 2020

Kamala Harris for Department of Justice. Maximizing the talents of both, where they can do the most good.

If Warren can reinvent the economy in 4 years, Joe should go and Warren should run as our 2024 candidate.

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

Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
7. He needs someone younger.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:38 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Rebl2

(14,715 posts)
21. Yes he needs someone younger
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:56 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

hangaleft

(649 posts)
53. And someone more middle of the road
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:36 PM
Mar 2020

My guess is Klobuchar (or Harris, who is actually the better choice, as close to a sure thing moderate ticket as you’ll find).

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

Turin_C3PO

(15,922 posts)
9. We need Warren in the Senate.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:42 PM
Mar 2020

I would like her to be Majority leader. Schumer is good but I think he should step aside.

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

volstork

(5,593 posts)
25. That would be astounding!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:09 PM
Mar 2020

n/t

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

Me.

(35,454 posts)
13. WE Need Her In The Senate
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:27 PM
Mar 2020

her gov. is a con and would pick a con to replace her. It has to be a woman with a dem gov.

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

OAITW r.2.0

(28,392 posts)
18. Living in MA and ME......
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:47 PM
Mar 2020

It is a risky and short term Republican opportunity, but Charlie Baker is not going to pick a Trump stooge and may even respect the political will and temperature today by nominating a Democrat. He would commit political hari-kari if he nominated a teaparty Republican for a short term position.

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

Me.

(35,454 posts)
19. You Never Know
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:49 PM
Mar 2020

Cons, in the end, always seem to revert to party.

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

cstanleytech

(27,024 posts)
15. I would go with someone like Brenda Lawrence instead as its a bad idea to weaken us in the Senate
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:42 PM
Mar 2020

as we need to gain seats there not lose them.

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

lastlib

(24,920 posts)
27. California is a Dem-leaning state with a Dem Governor.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:12 PM
Mar 2020

Harris' replacement would certainly be a Dem, so the seat is safe.

And as presiding officer in the Senate, Harris would still be there, as would Warren.

The question would be, would either of these women bring enough voters to the Dems to swing states away from tRump and kick his fat a** out, or would someone else (eg, Klobuchar) bring more?

Much to consider!

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

Dream Girl

(5,111 posts)
31. I doubt Klobuchar would with any enthusiasm. Need to be a woman of color.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:27 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cstanleytech

(27,024 posts)
32. I would rather err on the side of caution and not risk it especially when we have many other
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:36 PM
Mar 2020

qualified women that could do the job.

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

FM123

(10,126 posts)
29. Love Elizabeth!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:16 PM
Mar 2020

But I think Biden should have a woman of color, preferably someone from a swing state that will help carry in the general. That being said - I would love Elizabeth to be the new Senate Majority Leader and kick Moscow Mitch's ass every day after we flip the senate.

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

FailureToCommunicate

(14,325 posts)
2. Clear message. And the right one of course
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:32 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

MyOwnPeace

(17,275 posts)
3. So many great ones from which to choose........
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:33 PM
Mar 2020

and yes, Senator Harris would be a great one!

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

NBachers

(18,136 posts)
4. A picture of Senator Harris popped into my mind the instant Biden said that.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:35 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

cstanleytech

(27,024 posts)
17. I would rather he not select anyone from the Senate rather I would look towards either
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:46 PM
Mar 2020

someone from the House like Brenda Lawrence or a respected mayor such as Muriel Bowser.

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

liberalla

(10,020 posts)
22. SUSAN RICE! I agree about keeping our Senators in the Senate, but Susan Rice would be great!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:00 PM
Mar 2020

She's 55. Susan Rice! YES!

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

cstanleytech

(27,024 posts)
28. No, it needs to be someone not directly linked to Clinton or Obama
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:14 PM
Mar 2020

so as to negate the ability of the Republicans and their Russian allies inevitable attacks.
That is assuming that Biden wins the nomination of course which looks very likely.

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

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
34. Exactly!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:10 PM
Mar 2020

Kamala is my senator and she was my first choice for POTUS. When she dropped out, I chose Biden...and I would LOVE to see Kamala as his running mate.

BIDEN - HARRIS 2020!!!!!

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

NBachers

(18,136 posts)
35. There's just something that feels right about the two of them together.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:16 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
37. They totally click!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:19 PM
Mar 2020

He gets her and she gets him.

I would love to see Biden - Harris as POTUS and VP; Liz Warren as Senate Majority Leader; Nancy exactly where she is; and....

BARACK OBAMA ON THE SUPREME COURT!!!!!!!

Talk about heaven!!!!!!

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

Dem2theMax

(10,285 posts)
40. Your post sent shivers up my spine!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:24 PM
Mar 2020

I'm going to dream about that tonight.

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

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
41. You and me both!!!!!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:25 PM
Mar 2020

Gads, for the first time in a long time...I am feeling hopeful!!

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

Dem2theMax

(10,285 posts)
42. Me too!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:31 PM
Mar 2020

Isn't it wonderful to feel that way?

I'm going to join you. Move over.



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

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
43. Wow...six of them jumpers!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:32 PM
Mar 2020

You got more energy than me!!! Go for it!!!!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
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Joe Biden
 

Dem2theMax

(10,285 posts)
44. I told you your post sent shivers up my spine!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:43 PM
Mar 2020

I'm excited! Reading the lineup you have, I was just picturing it and thinking how incredible it would be to actually have that happen. And quite a bit of it could happen. I'm just sitting here smiling, imagining it.

One more time.

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

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
46. Add to it:
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:45 PM
Mar 2020

RBG retires and holds the Bible for Obama's swearing in to POTUS!!!

Now, I really am shivering!!!



I'm old...in my 70s...so I can only manage 4 of those little green men!!! But I will give you two waves...

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

Dem2theMax

(10,285 posts)
47. LOL!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:52 PM
Mar 2020

Okay, that made me gasp. Gasp with sheer delight at the thought.

I'm coming up on 64, I may be infected with that darned thing, been sick for two weeks, but I think I can jump a few more times. I'll match you!





And one germ-free hug!

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

TruckFump

(5,815 posts)
48. Hugs back!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:58 PM
Mar 2020

Hope you feel better. I have been sniffling for two weeks, but it's spring time and with rain and warm weather, everything I am allergic to is blooming where I am. I am too damn ornery to get sick...hopefully!!!

Enjoyed our chat and let's make sure it becomes reality!!!!!

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

Dem2theMax

(10,285 posts)
49. AMEN!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:00 AM
Mar 2020

From your keyboard to the voter booths!

I'm getting better. You do the same.

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

sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts)
51. It gave me the tingles. What a sweet vision to dream of tonite. Yes!
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:07 AM
Mar 2020
😴 🌜🌠
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

aikoaiko

(34,202 posts)
10. yes. I actually thought it was brilliant when Joe floated Abrams as his VP
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 08:54 PM
Mar 2020

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

BigmanPigman

(52,269 posts)
14. Harris would be great as a VP
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:34 PM
Mar 2020

and as an Attorney General. Warren could be a fantastic Senate Majority Leader.

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

Skid Rogue

(711 posts)
16. 100% in for Kamala Harris!!!!!!!!
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:44 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

aeromanKC

(3,479 posts)
20. Biden also floated idea of AA woman on SCOTUS
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 09:56 PM
Mar 2020

Harris for SCOTUS..??

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

ElementaryPenguin

(7,847 posts)
24. I think the AA woman on SCOTUS will be Susan Rice.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:05 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

patphil

(6,961 posts)
23. If Joe doesn't pick Harris for VP, I would surely love to see him pick her for Attorney General.
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:04 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

wnylib

(24,419 posts)
26. Look for the announcement that
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:09 PM
Mar 2020

Pence will choose to "spend more time with family."

Trump will pick a woman to compete. Probably Nikki Haley.

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

AdamGG

(1,491 posts)
30. Corey Booker had made the same announcement early in his campaign
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:20 PM
Mar 2020

though Biden's timing for making that commitment was perfect

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

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
33. Val Demings sounds like a very smart choice
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 10:45 PM
Mar 2020
https://floridapolitics.com/archives/316198-val-demings-for-vice-president-idea-being-pushed

Congresswoman Val Demmings has a high profile stage right now in Congress, a great personal back story, an impressive professional background, preacher-esque oratory skills, a reputation for a sharp, no-nonsense, strategic and tactical intellect, a lifelong commitment to law and order and enormous popularity back home.

Oh. And she’s black. And a woman.

And she’s from a critical swing state worth 29 electoral votes in an area considered one of the state’s most crucial voting blocs.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

seta1950

(937 posts)
36. Kamala Harris
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:18 PM
Mar 2020

She’d be perfect

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

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
38. Totally sucks IMHO. Why in the world would you pin youself
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:21 PM
Mar 2020

Down?? Should be an analysis of the best human being.

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

BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
39. This entire 2020 election
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:22 PM
Mar 2020

is like a giant exercise in game theory.

Except this ain't no academic problem in an ivory tower classroom somewhere...it's a figurative and literal matter of life and death.

Joe's gonna have to put some very smart guys on his team to sit down and figure all this shit out when the time comes. I have faith they'll come up with the best choice possible and will support whoever they end up choosing. It may not even matter as much as we think it might since there are many good choices out there and we might be splitting hairs. But with no sports on TV and nobody going out any more it's at least one way to help pass the time.

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

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
50. Good description
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:51 AM
Mar 2020

And nailing the solution is particularly vital against an incumbent.

I've always believed vice president should be more of a confident reinforcement than an concession patch toward your base

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

SKKY

(12,245 posts)
45. I think his comment about the Supreme Court was a direct...
Sun Mar 15, 2020, 11:44 PM
Mar 2020

...hint to Kamala.

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

pattyloutwo

(408 posts)
52. Warren
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 02:29 AM
Mar 2020

has so many well thought out plans; would be reassuring to have someone so competent and effective. She’d be a unifying choice as well.

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