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In reply to the discussion: Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all]Renew Deal
(81,873 posts)15. She has been on some top 10 lists
It's not hard for her to end up there. She's a senator with experience.
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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