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25. YES !!!

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Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth as Potential Vice Presidential Pick [View all] fishwax May 2020 OP

I like her-- dawg day May 2020 #1

Choosing Warren wouldn't doom a Dem majority Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #32

We've been over this so many times. It isn't gonna happen. FailureToCommunicate May 2020 #62

What isn't going to happen? Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #63

Hmm okay. Sounded like you were. And yes, picking her does risk a seat. It's been FailureToCommunicate May 2020 #64

We must listen to different experts Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #65

I am not convinced...and I strongly disagree. I like Warren but there is a GOP in her state thus Demsrule86 May 2020 #75

There is a Dem super majority in legislature Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #77

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 dont agree . And we need states like Arizona. She won't help in Demsrule86 May 2020 #83

What is your evidence for that opinion? Fiendish Thingy May 2020 #84

Yup and she has some clout with Bernie folks Blue_playwright May 2020 #85

No, can't take a chance.l Demsrule86 May 2020 #74

Was Durbin supposed to say that publicly? Renew Deal May 2020 #2

Maybe. You never know with these surrogates. PatrickforO May 2020 #10

I don't think I have heard her mentions as a potential vp before. But I miss a lot. riversedge May 2020 #3

I'd never really heard it either fishwax May 2020 #11

She has been on some top 10 lists Renew Deal May 2020 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby May 2020 #58

I'd rather all the sitting Democratic Senators would stay where they are. Jeebo May 2020 #4

Harris would just be replaced by another Dem qazplm135 May 2020 #6

I really like Porter. But, allow me to play devil's advocate for a moment: PatrickforO May 2020 #14

sure they are qazplm135 May 2020 #21

Warren would make sure that Barr and trump and the gang go to jail. BComplex May 2020 #26

you don't like Harris because of what she did in the debate qazplm135 May 2020 #27

You didn't read my post. BComplex May 2020 #68

It would actually be a powerful gesture of magnanimity on Biden's part. calimary May 2020 #71

She whines? mcar May 2020 #60

I didn't realize some people think whining is a female trait. BComplex May 2020 #67

I dont get the fascination with Abrams. She's won a state House seat. Thats it. oldsoftie May 2020 #50

Thought I was the only one who thinks this! highmindedhavi May 2020 #82

No worries in IL moosewhisperer May 2020 #9

Just like Obama was supposed to replaced but a Democrat Proud liberal 80 May 2020 #13

Everything you said, and as an Illinoisan, I'm going to be selfish about Sen. Duckworth. LOL. Progressive Jones May 2020 #33

I met her 14 years ago DFW May 2020 #48

Fact. sheshe2 May 2020 #5

I think Biden's pick WILL be the first woman president. PatrickforO May 2020 #16

Thanks. sheshe2 May 2020 #19

I really would like to see Stacey Abrams Scalded Nun May 2020 #7

If he chose Abrams, I believe he'd carry most of the South. PatrickforO May 2020 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby May 2020 #59

YAY...she is Spectacular. Tikki May 2020 #8

DOYBLE YAY!!! onetexan May 2020 #43

AHA!! Bayard May 2020 #12

I suspect a cabinet position. PatrickforO May 2020 #18

He's be a dandy Chief of Staff Bayard May 2020 #20

Oh that would be amazing!!! onetexan May 2020 #44

for Abrams... qazplm135 May 2020 #24

He could kiss the black women vote good bye Chitown879 May 2020 #22

I think it's a little unfair.... moriah May 2020 #29

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

She does make a lot of sense frazzled May 2020 #23

YES !!! left-of-center2012 May 2020 #25

She is my Senator. murielm99 May 2020 #28

I don't think the Quad Cities will be going for Trump so strongly this time around. Progressive Jones May 2020 #34

Do you live in the Quad City area? murielm99 May 2020 #42

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

I think Cheri Bustos would make a good future speaker, too. DFW May 2020 #49

Of all the candidates for VP, I would look forward to her debate with Pence the most lunasun May 2020 #31

Based on her Senate performance, too. moriah May 2020 #35

Susan Rice GETPLANING May 2020 #36

A TRUE Patriot... B Stieg May 2020 #37

I wish he could pick Warren cate94 May 2020 #38

What about Oprah? Joe Mauriceovich May 2020 #39

Oh, please. murielm99 May 2020 #41

Hey, why not? People have shown they'll vote for a celebrity oldsoftie May 2020 #52

And we all see how well THAT has worked out! (N/t) Lefta Dissenter May 2020 #54

She's the one Botany May 2020 #40

Well that would get under somebody's bone spurs bucolic_frolic May 2020 #45

HA!!! May cause a flare up! oldsoftie May 2020 #55

Yes, as she coined the term "Cadet Bonespurs" for Drumpf. yellowcanine May 2020 #73

good national security credentials RDANGELO May 2020 #46

She's an interesting choice. NurseJackie May 2020 #47

If Ted Cruz can run after being born in Canada to a Cuban father DFW May 2020 #56

Yes, I know. That's why I reconsidered and edited... NurseJackie May 2020 #61

I think she'd be a great running mate. Nt raccoon May 2020 #53

Only if he and she can guarantee that a democrat will win her senate seat. not_the_one May 2020 #57

Her replacement would be named by the Democratic governor. But of course there could be no absolute totodeinhere May 2020 #78

I like Tammy Duckworth. A lot. But, I'm still Kamala's ride or die. SKKY May 2020 #66

I like her! ananda May 2020 #69

She's great but can't be VP Javaman May 2020 #70

I think her father was a U.S. citizen. yellowcanine May 2020 #72

No. Cruz was born in Canada and his Father was not a US citizen. Tammy would be great. Demsrule86 May 2020 #76