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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Did Kamala Harris toss any chance at a possible VP selection if Biden gets the nomination? [View all]John Fante
(3,479 posts)55. It's just you.
Joe has been the clear frontrunner for months now, it's understandable (if premature) that people are looking ahead to the GE.
If Kamala vaults to the lead and people are still asking if she's VP material, you'll have a better argument that sexism is at play.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Did Kamala Harris toss any chance at a possible VP selection if Biden gets the nomination? [View all]
madville
Jun 2019
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I don't think he would be the SoS, unless the position is different than foreither HRC or Kerry
karynnj
Jun 2019
#69
Harris won't win the states we need. Thus, sadly Trump will be picking people for another four years
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#97
well IF the top of the ticket is male (deffo NOT a sure thing) then I so hope a female is picked as
Celerity
Jun 2019
#45
Not when they are winning no we can't. And there are polls showing women will face a 20 to 30 %
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#102
Sorry...I don't buy it. Oh they might win the popular vote but not the blue wall states.
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#117
What is absurd - is the assumption that a male will be the nominee/winner-
tulipsandroses
Jun 2019
#84
It's just you. Biden supporters apparently like Harris, that's a good thing.
emulatorloo
Jun 2019
#67
Nothing to do with any of that...she stabbed Biden in the back using tactics that some view as
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#99
It is not about being petty...she stabbed him in the back and you have to trust your VP...Also
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#101
I agree. She brings nothing to the ticket and would drag him down...klobachar would be better or
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#122
Hey, Obama picked Biden even after made the comment about Obama being articulate. One never knows.
flor-de-jasmim
Jun 2019
#9
Veep selections have little to do with qualifications or relationships...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2019
#14
Modern VPs get actual jobs to do. Gore, Cheney and Biden were all pretty busy.
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#25
This is true, but just adds more complication to the selection process.
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2019
#34
Yup. That's the way they think when picking a Veep. And since I don't have the data...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2019
#37
I would not be happy with Harris on the ticket. She is no Biden, who never undermined Obama. She
Skya Rhen
Jun 2019
#15
You should be asking if Biden ruined his chances of becoming Harris's VP if she gets the nomination
mtnsnake
Jun 2019
#18
Of course they'd consider her. Biden himself wld show her presidential skills to be his successor.
ancianita
Jun 2019
#23
Wiki says not. The constitutional restriction is limited to the office of the President.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2019
#149
Why would any primary winner necessarily choose any of the opposing candidates forVP
LakeArenal
Jun 2019
#31
Not the idea of it, the constant supposition that it would be a primary contender selected for VP.
LakeArenal
Jun 2019
#82
Zero chance of her being VP after that stunt (which included printed shirts)nt
helpisontheway
Jun 2019
#42
Biden should learn from Hillary's mistakes and choose from a group he is not appealing to
floppyboo
Jun 2019
#49
No. With the "if" caveat, Biden is smart enough to pick a VP nominee who brings something to the
RHMerriman
Jun 2019
#59
No.... if she is seen as the VP who could most help him win, she will be picked
karynnj
Jun 2019
#65
It doesn't matter because I think she will wait for the next election cycle to
gldstwmn
Jun 2019
#68
Well mark this post ...save it because if what you say is true ...on a cold January day, Trump will
Demsrule86
Jun 2019
#119
She is never going to play second fiddle, which a VP must. He knows a lot of people. He is not
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#130
I don't think she was being considered and she knows it. Klobuchar would help Biden more in the
jalan48
Jun 2019
#112
Some refuse to concede this fact. The are impressed by policies, a candidate's style; they want a
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#132