Democratic Primaries

W_HAMILTON

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51. I like Whitmer, but I think she would be a poor choice for a lot of reasons.

Sat Apr 4, 2020, 09:43 AM

Apr 2020

(1) I'm not sure that she could even guarantee Michigan, much less push some other swing states across the finish line.

(2) As this coronavirus situation gets worse, I think there will be a backlash in general against all elected leaders.

(3) Whitmer having to balance campaigning for vice president while running a state during what will still be an ongoing pandemic will be a bad look and certainly played up by Republicans.

I am still on the record for hoping Kamala is the choice, but I am still open to other suggestions if they make sense to me.

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

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Did Biden Tell Sanders He Will Choose Warren as VP? [View all] Don1 Apr 2020 OP

No. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #1

Respectfully, ... Don1 Apr 2020 #2

There are other options available that could help Biden win in other states TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #6

Exactly.... DON'T lose the Senate groundloop Apr 2020 #32

I agree. bluescribbler Apr 2020 #50

+1 K&R onetexan Apr 2020 #38

Massachusetts mandates quick elections. blm Apr 2020 #54

see post 85 Don1 Apr 2020 #88

Engergizing? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #29

Exactly! The AA voting block SAVED us!! We need them to be energized and voting Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #86

Agreed Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #91

I hope not DownriverDem Apr 2020 #34

Spot on. Elizabeth wld be better off in the Senate. onetexan Apr 2020 #39

Absolutely! rurallib Apr 2020 #78

We would lose a senate seat if Warren is elected VP Gothmog Apr 2020 #52

Key! empedocles Apr 2020 #67

M.G.L.A. 54 140 Don1 Apr 2020 #85

If Warren is elected as Vice President, she will have no control over timing Gothmog Apr 2020 #112

You seem to be under the misapprehension Aquaria Apr 2020 #55

And one who is young enough to run after his term. GemDigger Apr 2020 #64

Excellent point. Aquaria Apr 2020 #65

Warren doesn't seem like a VP type of person Wanderlust988 Apr 2020 #3

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #44

You don't know Biden then. blm Apr 2020 #59

I'd love that pick too, but there's been recent buzz... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2020 #4

Very true Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #30

Age factor DownriverDem Apr 2020 #35

I like Whitmer, but I think she would be a poor choice for a lot of reasons. W_HAMILTON Apr 2020 #51

You Continue, Sir, To Labor Under Some Mis-Apprehension Of What Democracy Is The Magistrate Apr 2020 #5

Exactly. Aquaria Apr 2020 #63

No Don1 Apr 2020 #66

The 'Due' Influence, Sir, Is None The Magistrate Apr 2020 #71

Democracy is not totalitarianism. Don1 Apr 2020 #87

It Is Consulting The People, Sir, And Abiding By The Majority Opinion The Magistrate Apr 2020 #93

Warren is best as treasury sec. or commerce. Her as VP just feeds into the socialism argument... brush Apr 2020 #7

I hope not. beachbumbob Apr 2020 #8

No Dave in VA Apr 2020 #9

For me, anyone but Harris or Gillibrand. Remember Franken. 3Hotdogs Apr 2020 #22

Plus both come from solid blue states Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #31

For the country, Harris would be a fantastic choice. MrsCoffee Apr 2020 #33

NO Skittles Apr 2020 #10

Biden owes Sanders nothing. In a democracy there is no rule that the large-majority winner pnwmom Apr 2020 #11

Huh? Don1 Apr 2020 #68

Biden will represent all US voters, so yes, in that sense he will represent Sanders people. pnwmom Apr 2020 #75

GOP Gov picks Warren's replacement DIVINEprividence Apr 2020 #12

Or- James48 Apr 2020 #13

Vice President Biden already indicated that he would choose a woman for VP. PAMod Apr 2020 #25

Sanders? DownriverDem Apr 2020 #36

Now that would be a recipe for disaster. Sanders is not comradebillyboy Apr 2020 #41

Very True, Sir --- The Man Is Absolutely Unacceptable The Magistrate Apr 2020 #43

Biden isn't that stupid. Aquaria Apr 2020 #57

Seriously? The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #62

LOL, well said DarthDem Apr 2020 #76

. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #95

I could get really excited if Joe picked Sen. Warren. Sparky 1 Apr 2020 #14

+1 CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #19

Warren Would Skyrocket My Enthusiasm McKim Apr 2020 #21

So you've sort of just proven that it does not treestar Apr 2020 #110

Not me DownriverDem Apr 2020 #37

no to any of the former primary candidates quickesst Apr 2020 #15

Val Demings, yes! She'll put Florida in play. Joe needs someone who can bring something to the table Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #42

I agree Skya quickesst Apr 2020 #108

Not going to happen bucolic_frolic Apr 2020 #16

No, because if that were the case, he would pick safeinOhio Apr 2020 #17

I would love to see Kamala Harris yuiyoshida Apr 2020 #18

Don't see that happening. But life is full of surprises FloridaBlues Apr 2020 #20

How can you still be undecided? Biden is obviously the Nominee. PubliusEnigma Apr 2020 #23

It's highly unlikely that Biden made that promise to Sanders. Sloumeau Apr 2020 #24

Joe Biden needs to find mercuryblues Apr 2020 #26

Tall order. As close to as possible. emmaverybo Apr 2020 #80

Oh, so Obama then. AwakeAtLast Apr 2020 #113

This message was self-deleted by its author polmaven Apr 2020 #27

Same here!! polmaven Apr 2020 #27

Well at least Andy823 Apr 2020 #40

She would destroy "Dead Eyes Pence" in a debate. B Stieg Apr 2020 #45

That Is Not Such a Sure Thing, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2020 #60

She would. Don1 Apr 2020 #70

Just No colsohlibgal Apr 2020 #46

see post 85 Don1 Apr 2020 #89

Just saying and for what it's worth, I like Val Cozmo Apr 2020 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #48

Well, you keep telling yourself that. Aquaria Apr 2020 #61

No. Aquaria Apr 2020 #49

see post 85 Don1 Apr 2020 #90

Why would Biden tell BS anything about his plans? BS is irrelevant. Squinch Apr 2020 #53

JB's needs may change over time. Why commit now? empedocles Apr 2020 #69

And why tell BS? Really, BSs followers are often delusional about his influence. Squinch Apr 2020 #73

I am not a Sanders follower or delusional. Don1 Apr 2020 #82

Yeah, sure bro. Squinch Apr 2020 #83

Argument through insults is the last refuge of not being able to come up with rational argumentation Don1 Apr 2020 #97

So you've said. Twice now. I guess that passes for rational argumentation these days. Squinch Apr 2020 #99

It is rational argument. Insults aren't. Don1 Apr 2020 #101

LOL! Have a lovely day. Squinch Apr 2020 #106

Lose a Senator? randr Apr 2020 #56

No, but everyone knows by now Joe wanted Warren in 2016 blm Apr 2020 #58

Hope so pattyloutwo Apr 2020 #72

Very unlikely relayerbob Apr 2020 #74

Warren has to endorse him first!! Biden should not grovel! question everything Apr 2020 #77

Was he groveling in 2015 when he asked her to run with him? blm Apr 2020 #96

What are you talking about? question everything Apr 2020 #102

He was weighing a 2016 run and if he did he wanted blm Apr 2020 #103

Four years is a lifetime in politics question everything Apr 2020 #104

OK, so you are a no. Biden took a few jabs at Obama, btw. blm Apr 2020 #105

I sure hope it does go down that way. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2020 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author HarlanPepper Apr 2020 #81

I don't even think BS would care. He's in it for his ego, not for his policies. Chemisse Apr 2020 #84

Exactly right LongtimeAZDem Apr 2020 #92

ROTFLMAO left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #94

I seriously doubt this speculation peggysue2 Apr 2020 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #100

LOL, Not. A. Chance. Knowledge is power. Hortensis Apr 2020 #107

Nope..We need Elizabeth in the senate. She is not a good fit for a Biden ticket. Nt helpisontheway Apr 2020 #109

I hate it strategically. BGBD Apr 2020 #111