Democratic Primaries

Drunken Irishman

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1. I mean, technically anything is possible.

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 06:01 PM

Apr 2020

Nothing says he can't name his running-mate - but, like with Biden, they'll only be the presumptive running-mate, as they would still need to be nominated at the convention. Over the years, we've given that authority to the presidential candidate but a few decades ago, the running mate was often chosen on the floor of the convention and not always the first choice of the candidate.

Hell, back in the way olden days, the losing candidate in the general could become the vice president!

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

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Is it possible for Joe to name his running mate now [View all] pink Apr 2020 OP

I mean, technically anything is possible. Drunken Irishman Apr 2020 #1

I think... Mike Nelson Apr 2020 #2

Exactly Tribetime Apr 2020 #16

+++ still_one Apr 2020 #26

Better to leave the powder dry texasfiddler Apr 2020 #3

Sooner the better. This is no ordinary Presidential election. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2020 #4

Or at least wait J_William_Ryan Apr 2020 #5

The primary is over. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #7

Too early. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #6

Save that energy customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #8

I hate the suspense... But you know who hates it more? LakeArenal Apr 2020 #9

It is possible. But I doubt that he would do that. StevieM Apr 2020 #10

Needs to announce the whole team. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #11

Let's wait a while for a 'shadow cabinet;' elleng Apr 2020 #20

Possible, but I think not the best timing. TDale313 Apr 2020 #12

The end of summer sounds right to me. n/t monmouth4 Apr 2020 #13

Not possible, now. He has quite a number of VP prospects to thoroughly vet before making final pick. Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #15

Not yet -- need to not step on current news SiliconValley_Dem Apr 2020 #17

Don't let trouble have a foot in the door. Tetrachloride Apr 2020 #18

I like that: Don't let trouble have a foot in the door. elleng Apr 2020 #21

It's usually done just before convention time frazzled Apr 2020 #19

I think that with this coming election pink Apr 2020 #24

I see no reason for him to rush to name a running mate. TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #22

I'd wait until the pandemic calms down... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #23

I believe he said he just identified his vetting team relayerbob Apr 2020 #25

Keep Dump and Parscale guessing. Baked Potato Apr 2020 #27

this.... quickesst Apr 2020 #28