Democratic Primaries

Yavin4

(36,399 posts) Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:05 PM Mar 2020

Biden/Harris - For one very important reason, campaign money.

Having a sitting VP from a money rich state like CA provides a pipeline for funding of the DNC, state, and congressional races for the next four years and possibly beyond.

The one-two-three punches of Harris (CA), Pelosi(CA), and Schumer(NY) mean that members will more than likely fall in line when push comes to shove for the important votes to come or face being cut off.

I know it sounds crass, but politics aint bean bag. And no, the Bernie method of only small donors only works for Bernie. No one else has shown that they can do it.

VPOUTS Harris can have tremendous influence across the nation. She can bring CA values nationwide.

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

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Biden/Harris - For one very important reason, campaign money. (Original Post) Yavin4 Mar 2020 OP

Not sure it would really make that much difference. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #1

You're right. Won't make a difference to the presidential ticket at all. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #2

Cash is pouring into Biden's bank LakeArenal Mar 2020 #3

Again. The VP is chief fundraiser for the party. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #5

And yet Kamala's campaign imploded ? Not to mention her bad judgement in jumping on M4A which OnDoutside Mar 2020 #6

Exactly. Also has Franken baggage that I will never forget. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #7

There's that too. OnDoutside Mar 2020 #10

It's a big jump from Jr. Senator to VPOTUS. Yavin4 Mar 2020 #8

My preference would be an even bigger leap but I don't think OnDoutside Mar 2020 #9

Never thought of it that way but I agree. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #11

Fingers crossed - Joe has lots of options and I'm sure Jill will have some sway as to the final pick Skya Rhen Mar 2020 #4

TwilightZone

(28,833 posts)

1. Not sure it would really make that much difference.

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:24 PM

Mar 2020

I don't think donors are going to decide whether or not to donate based on Harris being on the ticket. It's about beating Trump so I don't think it's going to matter who the VP is. Biden brought in $33m in the first half of March.

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

Yavin4

(36,399 posts)

2. You're right. Won't make a difference to the presidential ticket at all.

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:28 PM

Mar 2020

But, think off year elections and other key state elections for governors, etc. The little known ones. A VP spends a lot of time fundraising.

Think about a VP Harris visiting CA in 2021 and 2022 to fundraise for House congressional seats, for a Dem candidate challenging an incumbent in a purple district in a little known district that doesn't get national attention.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)

3. Cash is pouring into Biden's bank

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:37 PM

Mar 2020

And WTH are “CA” values?

Maybe some of don’t want CA values and are quite happy with their own value system.

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

Yavin4

(36,399 posts)

5. Again. The VP is chief fundraiser for the party.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:03 PM

Mar 2020

Harris is well suited for that role.

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

OnDoutside

(20,658 posts)

6. And yet Kamala's campaign imploded ? Not to mention her bad judgement in jumping on M4A which

Reply to Yavin4 (Reply #5)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:08 PM

Mar 2020

she clearly had not thought through when she had to back track on the getting rid of private healthcare. And there's also her Bussing attack on Joe. I like her but I don't think it is that clear cut.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)

7. Exactly. Also has Franken baggage that I will never forget.

Reply to OnDoutside (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:10 PM

Mar 2020

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

OnDoutside

(20,658 posts)

10. There's that too.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #7)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:20 PM

Mar 2020

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

Yavin4

(36,399 posts)

8. It's a big jump from Jr. Senator to VPOTUS.

Reply to OnDoutside (Reply #6)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:11 PM

Mar 2020

Big leap in stature.

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

OnDoutside

(20,658 posts)

9. My preference would be an even bigger leap but I don't think

Reply to Yavin4 (Reply #8)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:19 PM

Mar 2020

Jr Senator to VP would be that big considering the experience of Joe. My thought for a VP would primarily centre on the enthusiasm they would bring to the ticket, and Kamala brought that at the start of her campaign, but fizzled out quickly.

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

LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)

11. Never thought of it that way but I agree.

Reply to OnDoutside (Reply #9)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:30 PM

Mar 2020

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

Skya Rhen

(2,724 posts)

4. Fingers crossed - Joe has lots of options and I'm sure Jill will have some sway as to the final pick

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:39 PM

Mar 2020

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

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