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Showing Original Post only (View all)Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is under consideration for Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, according to Illinois' other senator Dick Durbin.
On Friday morning, Durbin said, "I support Tammy Duckworth. She's spectacular, a great colleague and I hope that she fares well in this interview, which I think is going to take place soon." Durbin did not specify on details of the interview.
Former Vice President Biden officially began the search process of selecting his running mate on April 29, who he pledged would be a woman.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-will-interview-illinois-senator-tammy-duckworth-potential-vice-presidential-pick-1504481
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Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all]
fishwax
May 2020
OP
Hmm okay. Sounded like you were. And yes, picking her does risk a seat. It's been
FailureToCommunicate
May 2020
#64
I am not convinced...and I strongly disagree. I like Warren but there is a GOP in her state thus
Demsrule86
May 2020
#75
Governor appoints the Senator...and then there is an election...I well remember Scott Brown.
Demsrule86
May 2020
#79
Legislature can force Mass. Gov. to appoint a Dem; Brown only won because opponent was weak
Fiendish Thingy
May 2020
#80
I don't think I have heard her mentions as a potential vp before. But I miss a lot.
riversedge
May 2020
#3
I dont get the fascination with Abrams. She's won a state House seat. Thats it.
oldsoftie
May 2020
#50
Everything you said, and as an Illinoisan, I'm going to be selfish about Sen. Duckworth. LOL.
Progressive Jones
May 2020
#33
I'm from IL and don't agree.. certainly the chatter on twitter thinks she would be a great pick
Thekaspervote
May 2020
#30
Fine. If they'd prefer 4 more years of trump. Because thats what they'd be supporting.
oldsoftie
May 2020
#51
I don't think the Quad Cities will be going for Trump so strongly this time around.
Progressive Jones
May 2020
#34
No, I'm in Kane Co. I have people in the Quad Cities area. They are GOP, but hate Trump. nt
Progressive Jones
May 2020
#81
Of all the candidates for VP, I would look forward to her debate with Pence the most
lunasun
May 2020
#31
Her replacement would be named by the Democratic governor. But of course there could be no absolute
totodeinhere
May 2020
#78
No. Cruz was born in Canada and his Father was not a US citizen. Tammy would be great.
Demsrule86
May 2020
#76