Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why Biden should choose an African American for VP [View all]Sapient Donkey
(1,568 posts)I would much rather see someone else. While I don't think race or gender should be the primary consideration factor (but should be consider for the pros and cons), I would rather seem someone who complements him. I think Warren would be great as VP. Not 'cause of her gender, but because I think she's smart and would bring a good balance to the table. Not to mention maybe bring over some of the more progressive folks who say they refuse to vote for Biden. I could also see Cory Booker doing well as VP. He came off as smart and well put together (contrast with Biden at times). I also didn't see a whole lot of attacks sent toward him while he was running. I don't know if that's because he's just well liked and doesn't have much to go after him on, or if he was just ignored 'cause no one saw him as a threat. I think Harris might have a similar problem as Amy Klobuchar based on their past jobs in the legal system. Both of them have some past issues that may mostly be nonsense, but nonetheless are exploitable. They both have "she's a cop" label thrown at them.
These are my mostly half-baked and probably uneducated observations. I could be totally be off on my assessments. Feel free to correct me if i said anything blatantly incorrect or illogical.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden