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9. People should consider Jill Bidens words

Fri Jul 31, 2020, 03:36 PM

Jul 2020

Questions about the impact of the stinging debate exchange on Harris’ vice presidential outlook had been raised in light of Biden’s comments in her 2019 book that while her husband doesn’t hold grudges, she often does.

"I remember every slight committed against the people I love. I can forgive, sure—but I don’t believe in rewarding bad behavior," Biden wrote.

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Some people here say that Biden's VP choice has always been Harris. [View all] MoonRiver Jul 2020 OP

always? No qazplm135 Jul 2020 #1

I just know that people on DU have said "it was always Harris." MoonRiver Jul 2020 #2

it's an opinion qazplm135 Jul 2020 #5

I've said that in 2015 it was Sen. Warren because some of his staffers Hortensis Aug 2020 #18

I don't think anyone really knows. Takket Jul 2020 #3

Right elleng Jul 2020 #4

Did he formally announce a pick? NightWatcher Jul 2020 #6

Not sure how to respond to a "some people think" post, TBH... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #7

Wishful thinking by some Trumpocalypse Jul 2020 #8

People should consider Jill Bidens words Mosby Jul 2020 #9

And Biden and Harris have both said it was not an issue. n/t Lucinda Aug 2020 #60

I hope not. Susan Rice is by far the best choice out of the ones floated. Autumn Jul 2020 #10

Benghazi Trumpocalypse Jul 2020 #11

Benghazi means nothing. Pukes will go with the kitchen sink no matter who, she will throw it back. Autumn Jul 2020 #12

Why take the chance? Trumpocalypse Jul 2020 #13

All the women under consideration have "baggage",if you want to call it that, and you can be Autumn Aug 2020 #17

Some baggage is worse than others Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #19

Imo she's the best and like it or not it was not a deliberate lie. The GOP is questioning Biden's Autumn Aug 2020 #32

True they will Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #33

Which one has been put out there as VP that has no baggage and that the GOP will approve of? Autumn Aug 2020 #34

None Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #35

Then I will continue hoping for Susan Rice and believing she's the best choice. nt Autumn Aug 2020 #36

Hope for whatever you want Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #38

And if it's Harris the name "Willie Brown" will be uttered misanthrope Aug 2020 #44

There are better choices Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #45

I don't want the veep choice to become a lightning rod. I think she will play an important madinmaryland Jul 2020 #14

I thought Kaine was a poor choice Sugarcoated Aug 2020 #21

In hindsight it really was RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #56

Playing it too safe, in that election Sugarcoated Aug 2020 #64

Anyone who Biden picks will be a lightning rod. Autumn Aug 2020 #37

When they say "Benghazi", we say "Russian Bounties" tinrobot Aug 2020 #20

Rice brings Hillary back Sugarcoated Aug 2020 #22

Why take the chance? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #23

Give up our best people because of a pointless investigation? tinrobot Aug 2020 #24

There are other great candidates Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #26

Stop playing defense. Every great candidate is going to be attacked. tinrobot Aug 2020 #28

Not playing defense Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #29

Yes, but offset Benghazi with the fact that she brings Barack Obama and that makes some CTyankee Aug 2020 #55

Experience doesn't matter Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #57

In your opiinion, which possible candiidate do you see as the best bet from a key swing state? CTyankee Aug 2020 #58

Have no idea Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #59

FL is the big swing state. Go for Demings! CTyankee Aug 2020 #62

Take a look Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #63

Please go on... CTyankee Aug 2020 #65

About what? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #67

You have theories about the influence or non influence of running partners in Pres. elections. CTyankee Aug 2020 #68

Most people vote for the top of the ticket Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #69

So, for instance, Biden did not hurt Obama. However, Biden was supposed to help with the union CTyankee Aug 2020 #70

Not sure about union voters Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #71

I think it is hard to know what outcomes we will have with a woman on Joe's ticket. CTyankee Aug 2020 #72

Jill doesn't like Harris? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #73

If you are nice I'll tell you why. CTyankee Aug 2020 #74

Exactly! Rice4VP Aug 2020 #42

There is no evidence they've ever been able to make hay of that RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #50

we ignore Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #53

Okay maybe Joe should just pick John Kasich RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #54

Never said that Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #66

She has never held elected office. Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #39

We need someone good on policy. nt Autumn Aug 2020 #46

You don't need tp be VP to formulate policy. Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #47

I didn't say we did. She's good at everything, I like her and I prefer her over any of the others. Autumn Aug 2020 #48

Fair enough. I just see her as SoS instead of VP. Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #49

I do agree with this RhodeIslandOne Aug 2020 #51

Because she's doing the job of a VP. rogue emissary Jul 2020 #15

+1 nt PunkinPi Aug 2020 #52

I think it's going to be Susan Rice. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2020 #16

Not enough to argue about this morning? Some are saying? Iggo Aug 2020 #25

Jeez, everyone knows it's always been Marianne Williamson. BluesRunTheGame Aug 2020 #27

Between her and Gabbard! n/t moonscape Aug 2020 #30

"Some people" don't know any more than the rest of us. Totally Tunsie Aug 2020 #31

Because Black Women were Biden's Biggest Supporters and many of them wanted Harris JI7 Aug 2020 #40

I think he wants to pick her but she has too much baggage Rice4VP Aug 2020 #41

Nonsense! Its always been Oprah! Xolodno Aug 2020 #43

LOL onetexan Aug 2020 #61

So if it's Bass Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #76

DUH, no onetexan Aug 2020 #77

No, it's Leslie Knope Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #75