2016 Postmortem

masmdu

(2,536 posts) Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:29 PM Mar 2016

At what point does a candidate usually pick a VP running mate?

Is this typically done during the primaries or during the GE?

If it is not done in the primaries why not? Wouldn't doing so be a smart move to provide a boost to a candidate?

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At what point does a candidate usually pick a VP running mate? (Original Post) masmdu Mar 2016 OP

There's no rule.. speaktruthtopower Mar 2016 #1

After the primary is settled, before the convention frazzled Mar 2016 #2

I think usually at convention. But, I've heard some release a list of considerations. Hoyt Mar 2016 #3

Yes, officially announced at the convention, as far as I can recall. thesquanderer Mar 2016 #4

usually and typically a few days before..or even during the convention beachbum bob Mar 2016 #5

Bernie will choose well NowSam Mar 2016 #6

speaktruthtopower

(800 posts)

1. There's no rule..

Reply to masmdu (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:32 PM

Mar 2016

but it's probably good politics to keep a lot of people wondering if they'll get that carrot until after the nomination is wrapped up.

frazzled

(18,402 posts)

2. After the primary is settled, before the convention

Reply to masmdu (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:33 PM

Mar 2016

Usually days or weeks before the convention. A primary candidate must run on their own credentials, not someone else's. The VP announcement provides a boost for the convention--something new. Frankly, though, the VP doesn't make or break any ticket.

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

3. I think usually at convention. But, I've heard some release a list of considerations.

Reply to masmdu (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:34 PM

Mar 2016

It could provide a boost for sure, but it's very risky before potential running mates are vetted and the political ramifications analyzed. Plus, I think waiting provides some leverage to candidates going into the GE.

thesquanderer

(11,986 posts)

4. Yes, officially announced at the convention, as far as I can recall.

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:38 PM

Mar 2016

While I understand the appeal of people thinking, "hey, what if Sanders announced Warren as his VP," in general, I don't think any candidate wants to tie him/herself into anyone early. Let every voter imagine their ideal VP candidate. Also, one's choice of running mate may depend in part on who gets the nomination on the other side. Finally, accepting a VP spot from someone who has not even be nominated may not be the best career move for that potential VP either, if the candidate loses.

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)

5. usually and typically a few days before..or even during the convention

Reply to masmdu (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:41 PM

Mar 2016

lots of horse trading going to placate a wide range of interest. I suspect hillary will pick julian castro....the rising democratic star hispanic former mayor of San Antonio...and current secretary of HUD

NowSam

(1,252 posts)

6. Bernie will choose well

Reply to masmdu (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 01:50 PM

Mar 2016

He makes great decisions. Not everyone does. I know some choices are hard choices but sound judgement is important Bernie has it.

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