Val Demmings interview with Mika

[mobeau69]

Impressive. Don’t count her out!

[quickesst]

1. one of several women....

.... who I believe could step into the role of president if the need arose, with competence and confidence.

[Trumpocalypse]

2. And she might help flip Florida

Which has 29 votes.

[quickesst]

3. one of the main considerations....

... that plays in her favor.

[Roland99]

4. I'd rather have Harris or Warren being that one heartbeat from the presidency

But I do love Demings! She’s been great here

[Dem4Life1102]

5. But Demings comes from Florida

and might help flip that state (and it's 29 electoral votes) vs Harris and Warren who both come from solid blue states.

[Roland99]

7. I understand that but her level of experience is not that great. Yet.

[Dem4Life1102]

8. Experience doesn't matter in elections

Never has. If it did Trump wouldn't be President.

Their is only one consideration for the VP spot, whoever best helps the ticket win. Because if they don't win every thing else is irrelevant.

[mobeau69]

10. +1,000 nt

[Demsrule86]

6. A VP pick needs to help the ticket...neither Harris nor Warren do that in terms of geography. Also,

Warren has a Republican governor. We can't be down a senator for more than six months. And if a Republican can win the Governorship, he/she can win a senate seat...too risky.

[Cornus]

9. I saw that interview...

...and was really impressed by her. She would be an excellent choice for VP, although my first choice is still Stacey Abrams.

[Dem4Life1102]

11. Abrams will be on Chris Hayes tonight