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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Party Leaders Want Biden to Pick Former Rival [View all]PaulRevere08
(457 posts)37. I live in Mass and the gov here would be a democrat anywhere else outside of the state
That said the gov does not appoint a replacement - it is done by special election between 145 and 160 days since the vacancy. The only power the governor has is to decide a date within that.

primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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I can't blame Jill for her feelings surrounding that debate episode. She's human and, as First Lady,
Skya Rhen
Mar 2020
#10
That's why I think he stated he was going to appoint a Black woman to the SCOTUS
Proud liberal 80
Mar 2020
#7
I live in Mass and the gov here would be a democrat anywhere else outside of the state
PaulRevere08
Mar 2020
#37
Shouldn't Warren first endorse Biden before being considered as his running mate?
question everything
Mar 2020
#42
We need to add a state if possible or shore up the Midwest...if there wasn't such a push for a woma
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#16
At some point the party needs to step in and declare Joe the Presumptive nominee...and
Demsrule86
Mar 2020
#19
harris is the only one that makes sense and will make a great first woman president as well
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#30