Thinking long term about the VP choice...

[Wounded Bear]

Assuming Joe makes it, he will be the oldest Pres ever sworn in.

Assuming we need a woman as VP, preferably a woman of color, of which there are numerous candidates that would fit the bill.

Now, the long term thing. Suppose Joe, with his black woman VP, decides to retire after one term (not early necessarily, but it could go that way, too). The black woman VP gets to run as an incumbent (well almost ), and voila! we reach that long awaited goal.

Thoughts?

[Hoyt]

1. Dream scenario, and it is quite possible. I will be disappointed if Biden doesn't select a woman.

[Wounded Bear]

3. It has to be thought of as mandatory IMHO...

Hillary went squishy, picking Tim Kaine. Not a bad choice, but a boring one.

Joe's campaign could use some pop! Biden is the "safe" choice, his VP choice should be a bit edgy.

[LakeArenal]

14. I would be disappointed in one term.

[Mike 03]

2. I would love it to be Susan Rice

I just think she's one of the most brilliant people I've ever seen. Her knowledge of foreign affairs and law would be huge plusses. She could patch things up with our allies, and she can tell an adversary from a friend. Also, she's not a sitting Senator (added bonus).

[Wounded Bear]

5. Yeah, I'm not enamored of pulling too many Senators out of Congress...

She'd be a decent choice, TBS. Would also be a great Sec of State.

[WheelWalker]

7. Agree 100%.

Susan Rice has the chops to handle the job, top to bottom.

[LakeArenal]

15. Very good idea.

[lark]

4. Yes, that's actually been a topic of discussion here earlier in the season.

Quite a few people opined that Joe should select a young WOC as VP and he would retire early to give her a leg up. I'm all for this!

[katusha]

6. this is from nearly a year ago

but it mirrors what you say

https://twitter.com/i/events/1108825404305887232?lang=en

Biden aides weigh making a one-term pledge and VP announcement

According to multiple reports, Biden's team may make an early running mate pick and even pledge that the former vice president will only serve for one term. Biden has not yet announced his intention to join the Democratic presidential race. He met Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams last week, stoking speculation she could be Biden's VP pick.

[OnDoutside]

8. I hope it's Stacey but he should not agree/admit to one term.

[katusha]

13. agreed

you don't telegraph a one-term, announce not running again in summer 2023 at earliest.

[Wounded Bear]

9. Don't remember that directly, but it maybe I read it...

IDK about pledging a single term, but it would be a way to increase the possibility of 12 years of Dem administration.

It'll take that much and more to recover from Trumpism.

[healthnut7]

10. I'm thinking a Black woman should be the VP.

Could be Stacy Abrams, Susan Rice, Kamala although she would be great as AG. I'm sure there are many more.

[leftstreet]

11. With all due respect, why trigger Trump's racist base?

It'll be hard enough for a white female VP to combat misogyny

If Trump chooses that creepy Nikki Haley, a Dem VP can't be a person of color

[Liberty Belle]

12. Why only a black woman? Warren is highly competent. Same logic if Sanders wins,

since he, too, would be the oldest nominee ever.

There is a strong possibility that either of these men could face a serious health issue before the end of their term, or not be fit enough to run for a second term. So I agree, choosing a highly competent VP is crucial.

Warren has the most national visibility right now of any woman in American with the capability to heal the rift in the Democratic party, regardless of which man winds up at the top of the ticket.

I hope either Biden or Sanders would put her at the top of their list.

[Wounded Bear]

19. Just spitballing, it doesn't HAVE to be a black woman...

and Sen Warren would be excellent, TBS. I'm a little leery of pulling too much talent out of the Senate. Liz would make a great committiee chair somewhere in the Senate if we could manage a takeover.

Lots of good women candidates, race considerations aside.

[LakeArenal]

16. When all see what a great president Joe is

Nobody is going to be thinking one term.

[pwb]

17. I would like Biden/Warren.

With Warren moving to President after Joe.

[ElementaryPenguin]

18. I like Cory Booker, even if he isn't a woman.

[Wounded Bear]

20. He would be good, too, but I think we need a woman on the ticket...

[Funtatlaguy]

21. Yes. Harris in 2024.

[customerserviceguy]

22. It is something to think about

I worry that it will produce impatience with Joe, will there be a feeling out there of. "Hurry up and die or resign already..." among people who want too much too fast?