Biden photographed with Kamala Harris talking points as running mate speculation grows

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday was photographed holding handwritten notes with Sen. Kamala Harris' name at the top along with a set of talking points about her, fueling fresh speculation about the California Democrat's standing as a vice presidential running mate.

The notes, which were photographed at a speech in Wilmington, Delaware, feature Harris' name followed by five talking points: "Do not hold grudges," "Campaigned with me & Jill," "Talented," "Great help to campaign" and "Great respect for her."

The Biden campaign declined to comment to CNN on Tuesday night.



Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/28/politics/biden-kamala-harris-notes/index.html

[groundloop]

1. Oh Geeze..... this is like guessing who's going to win an Oscar

We'll know when we know.

[PatSeg]

19. Oh, we go through this every election

where people speculate about who a candidate's VP will be. It is kind of fun and generates a lot of free publicity and media buzz for the candidate. Because of the coronavirus, Joe can't be out on the campaign trail, so all this talk about his VP choice is a good way to keep him in the news, which is usually dominated by Trump.

[groundloop]

27. Yes, true. Any time the news isn't about tRump is good.

Plus I've always felt that she will be a great VP, and would be VERY enthusiastic about supporting her for the White House.

[PatSeg]

29. She has been my first choice

for quite some time. I think they'll be a great team together.

[honest.abe]

2. I think this confirms she is it.

Clearly the Biden team was expecting some questions on Harris and they wanted Joe to be ready with positive comments. If she wasnt the VP pick I doubt these comments would be at the top of his cheat sheet.

[sweetloukillbot]

6. They were expecting questions because Chris Dodd raised a stink about her

Dunno if it confirms her as the one, but it addresses something that was out in the news cycle.
I will say that all the fundraising e-mails they're doing off the VP pick have been leading with "The people want Kamala!"

[honest.abe]

7. Right but if she wasnt the VP, handling questions about her would not be a big deal.

Joe could handle that without notes. The fact she is listed at the top with several talking points indicates Biden and his team wanted to make sure his response about his future VP was clear and positive.

[karynnj]

44. The points make sense in that context whether she is the one or not

This is especially true because the first point is no grudges. That might be a final point, but it would be a terrible first point. The first points should be on her -whoever she is - positives.

If Chris Dodd did actually speak of this, it says he is a terrible choice to lead an effort that should have respected all those vetted. This in addition to his known problems.

[infullview]

37. I hope you're right!

I think she'll make a kick ass vice president or president if, god forbid, something happened to Joe.

[honest.abe]

40. I think she will eventually be our first female POTUS.

She has the right stuff.

[AC_Mem]

3. This would be my pick

But - being a tarot reader and doing readings on the past couple elections, I think I'll do a reading on this tonight. If anyone is interested, I'll post the results of the reading.

If you have any questions specific to this topic , post here and I may answer a couple.

Just to lighten the mood...It probably isn't the best timing with all the ridicule about the mentally ill woman who is ranting about alien dna, etc., but in all actuality, I have been reading the tarot for about 50 years and have been psychic all my life. It is just part of who I am - doesn't make me a quack, liar, etc. - it is just a type of gift I have and actually - it is in my family line back many many generations (several native american medicine men/women/Shaman's) and my granddaughter has it as well. So - take it as you will and for legal purposes "for entertainment only". Let's have a bit of fun.

Annette

[TheRickles]

5. Looking forward to it! n/t

[Zoonart]

10. Me too.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

34. Please post your reading!!!

I'd love to read it. Thanks!

[AC_Mem]

50. Question #1, #2

#1: What is the potential outcome of 45 winning the presidential election of 2020?

Cards say: This contract will not be renewed. We will see a new beginning after FOUR years of unrest (2 of the 5 cards I pulled were 4's).

#2: What is the potential for him leaving office with dignity?

Cards say: This is interesting. He is looking at his future as being bleak. What "fed" him for this term is going to shrivel and dry up and he knows this. He has several areas that he has great fear of facing and it looks like his subconscious is already creating nightmares about the possible scenarios that he will be facing when he no longer has the protection of the office (he is fighting his own internal demons). He is very much looking forward to moving back to his home, but it looks like there will be much turmoil, no matter where he goes. Great emotional unbalance, ill health. Because he focuses so much on negativity, this is what he is manifesting. It does not look like the potential is good for him to live out the rest of his days successfully. A woman with dark hair (dark brown, auburn) will be the one who gets him to leave without a scene, he will listen to her. It's far more likely that he will spend most of his time in the home near the beach rather than in the city.

[IronLionZion]

4. "Do not hold grudges,"

[Blue_playwright]

11. That they went after each other...

... in debates then remained friends and “coworkers” is such a refreshing thing. I’m old enough to remember reading about picnics with both parties and how folks were super close friends with people across the aisle. They’d tear each other’s throats out during a debate then go out for dinner. 🤷🏻?♀️

[IronLionZion]

23. At least within our party, Dems should work together

[AZ8theist]

26. Correct. Our side argues points, political issues and policies.

The Repukes argue over the size of Doturds junk.

[lark]

8. Kamala would be an excellent VP.

I'd rather he pick Demings due to swing state FL, but Kamala would be an excellent pick for VP.

[Sloumeau]

9. I would really like it if he picked Kamala.

I've been rooting for Biden/Harris for many months.

[PunkinPi]

30. Me too. She was my primary candidate and I know they will make a great team (if he picks her). nt

[Jetheels]

12. She's my least favorite

Not prosecuting Mnuchin, trying to prosecute and possibly imprison moms who had truant kids.
The ads against her will write themselves.

[honest.abe]

15. A good Democrat would not focus on perceived negatives of our likely VP.

Welcome aboard. Hope your future posts are not so negative!

[ChiTownDenny]

36. LOL!

And some animals are more equal than others.

[honest.abe]

39. No kidding!

[jcgoldie]

20. So your argument is that the Trump campaign is going to run ads attacking Harris for...

...failing to prosecute Trump's own Secretary of Treasury?

Uhmm..

[Jetheels]

28. No I was thinking ads

About her trying to prosecute mothers whose school age children were not attending school for various reasons. I’m just saying she’s probably my least favorite choice for vp. If she were the one that is chosen I would have no problem to vote for her. But I guess whoever is the vice presidential pick they will dig up or manufacture whatever dirt they can. Sorry, i didn’t know I’m not allowed a negative opinion about her. I’m new posting, although I have been visiting DU for a couple of years mostly to get a broad picture of news headlines, and also I enjoy reading what people are thinking. A lot of very clever people here, I’m not one of them.

[OKNancy]

25. Totally debunked.

If you are serious in believing these two points... look it up.

[Jetheels]

31. I have read many

Articles on her, what the LA Times called her anti truancy crusade, or tough-on-truancy.
Maybe you have read articles to dispel whatever I read.
I’m not sure what you mean am I serious?

[OKNancy]

45. First, She did not handle civil cases

so she had no power to sue Munchin and as DA in San Francisco when she instituted the program, no parents were ever jailed.

[ananda]

33. OK, I know she has a troubled history as a prosecutor, but...

.. if she's the nominee, we need to get behind
that ticket 100%

[Karma13612]

13. You can also argue

That the “accidental” visibility of the notes was to elicit responses.

I am happy with a used pair of sneakers for VP. They would still be better than Pence.

The “Leaked” picture is a good way to get some free polling on the public’s opinion right now.

I don’t seem to be as enamored with Kamala as other others are. Besides the used Sketchers, I would be thrilled with Rice, Bass and Warren.

But, as I said, I’m fine all around and will be voting for my life come November 3rd!

[Thekaspervote]

17. I was all in for Susan Rice until it came out that her son is a RW full blown trump supporter

She is great and I personally still think she would make a good pick, but the son repub is just too big a liability

[honest.abe]

18. That got me too and I suspect also the Biden vetting team.

Can you imagine how RW media will jump all over that probably interviewing him non-stop why he opposes his mother.

[PatSeg]

24. I agree

I'm afraid Rice's son could be a liability. Of course, I'm sure republicans will recycle all the Benghazi garbage again, even though Rice did nothing wrong. They never let anything go.

Also I think Harris has a better personality for a running mate, a little more open and outgoing. If Rice doesn't get the nomination, I'm quite sure she'll have a prominent spot in a Biden cabinet. Secretary of State perhaps?

[Karma13612]

47. D@mmit! I did NOT know that. 🤬

Thanks for the info!
($#&&()”))*$&🤬🤬🤬

[PatSeg]

21. That dawned on me as well

Perhaps the visibility of his notes wasn't accidental. It sure did create a story.

[NurseJackie]

14. I'll bet that was intentional.

Joe/Kamala or Biden/Harris 2020!!
They're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Biden Bandwagon & abandon the revolution!!

[honest.abe]

16. I was thinking the same thing.

A subtle way to get the message out.

[NurseJackie]

22. A way for the hand-wringers find a way to accept reality...

A way for the hand-wringers find a way to accept reality... and to get all the angst out of their system in advance. That way the anger and pouting can be mostly done and over with by the time we head into the final stretch of the campaign.

There will, of course, be a certain group of individuals who'll say "supportive" things about her... such as: "I'd be happy with a used pair of sneakers for VP." Of course this is an ugly and backhanded way of insulting Kamala Harris by insinuating that used Sketchers are equally qualified by virtue of the fact that they're better than Pence. Or perhaps the suggestion is that Harris will be acceptable only because she's "better than Pence."

Jesus. I'm so sick of this shit.

[onetexan]

32. Ignore this toxic news, it's garbage

My guess is it comes down to Kamala & Susan since for the past several weeks i've gotten Biden camp & Dem polls asking if i would vote for each one, no other names mentioned. I'll be happy with either, and i'm thrilled Joe is choosing a woman of color whose superbly qualified!!

[Calista241]

35. I would prefer a different candidate

Given her law enforcement background.

[TommyCelt]

38. I like the idea of this ticket...

... and she would tear pence about in a debate.

[Dopers_Greed]

41. I like her, but she's not the best choice

Her Prosecutor background is radioactive to the left-wing of the party.

Also, was not impressed at all by her primary campaign.

[honest.abe]

42. Her prosecutor background might be an asset in a general election.

Being tough on crime isnt a bad thing to many voters.

[OKNancy]

46. yes, locking up child molesters and rapists

goes over good with most people.

[Zorro]

43. I'm warming to the idea of Harris as VP

Not my first choice, but IMHO Biden needs an asskicker in the VP slot, and I think she fits the bill better than most other potential candidates.

[JI7]

49. lol, white men who claim to be left and blame black women

for problems in the justice system.

these people just want trump to be president to hold onto their privilege.

[Chemisse]

48. Could this be a decoy leak?

The big reveal is all the more exciting if it is a surprise, and the way to make it so is to leak something like this about one candidate (with her knowledge and permission) and then announce a different one the next day.

I feel like this kind of thing has been done before, not so long ago, but I can't put my finger on it.