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2016 Postmortem

procon

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13. Why would she choose him?

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Wed Apr 27, 2016, 04:59 PM

Apr 2016

Seriously, Joe's a sweetheart, but he's not a good choice for her. There are other possibilities who would bring in more voters, and strengthen her appeal with the demographic groups she needs, and go on to become the next Democratic president.

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Hillary should announce her VP Joe Biden before [View all] CK_John Apr 2016 OP

? Hiraeth Apr 2016 #1

Hillary should announce nothing at this point leftofcool Apr 2016 #2

No, none of those damned libruls lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #3

Still kicking and screaming. grossproffit Apr 2016 #5

Ignore it ... they'll eventually fall asleep. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #6

That's a hostile post, leftofcool. The "you're all conservatives" nastiness. Hortensis May 2016 #37

What if she went with Gore? nolawarlock Apr 2016 #4

You are not funny. trueblue2007 Apr 2016 #12

Hey it would address the environmental issue :-D nolawarlock Apr 2016 #17

it WOULD NOT ADDRESS ANY ISSUE trueblue2007 Apr 2016 #18

Ok. Are we back to I'm a paid troll? nolawarlock Apr 2016 #19

YOU ASKED A QUESTION.... I don't know, are you? trueblue2007 Apr 2016 #23

You tell me. nolawarlock Apr 2016 #24

Chill out anigbrowl Apr 2016 #21

What was so irritating about suggesting Al Gore? nolawarlock Apr 2016 #25

Ther eis no point in asking me anigbrowl May 2016 #31

Ah ok. Thank you. nolawarlock May 2016 #32

Me neither anigbrowl May 2016 #36

I think he would help her with the south and help with environmental concerns... nolawarlock May 2016 #38

I think this was supposed to be funny, right? demwing Apr 2016 #7

No, she is weakest among older white men, Biden would be her best choice. CK_John Apr 2016 #9

Actually, he was number one on my list of who she would pick. Skwmom Apr 2016 #8

I doubt she will announce her pick until after the GOP convention. n/t Lucinda Apr 2016 #10

It depends on when Bernie is out. morningfog Apr 2016 #20

A 69 year old presidential candidate isnt picking a 74 year old running mate onenote Apr 2016 #11

Why would she choose him? procon Apr 2016 #13

No. Clinton will pick her token VP - one of the Castro boys byyiminy Apr 2016 #14

Wow! Latinos are tokens now? leftofcool Apr 2016 #28

Not to mention the 'boys' slur. This is why no one takes Sanders supporters seriously. randome May 2016 #34

I'd prefer to have at least one non-drug warrior on the ticket. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #15

She'll want a VP that shares her world-view. DookDook Apr 2016 #16

Exactamundo Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #27

So...Jamie Dimon, then? Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #35

Hillary should pick Patrick Cannon Gwhittey Apr 2016 #22

No more Biden, please. bigwillq Apr 2016 #26

I'd bet money it's going to be a Castro TekGryphon Apr 2016 #29

Since Biden Was going to run for president to stop the Clintons I don't think he'd be interested. jillan Apr 2016 #30

We can see how well announcing their VP is doing for Cruz book_worm May 2016 #33