Harris's former press secretary: Biden's announcement he'll pick female VP was tactically brilliant

[highplainsdem]

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From a tactical perspective, Biden's decision to announce that he'll pick a woman running mate is also brilliant. In a crowded news environment, with coronavirus dominating wall-to-wall, that's the kind of announcement that demands tons of attention out of this late-stage debate.

[George II]

1. I think she'll be that person.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. Warren for VP

Kamala Harris for Department of Justice. Maximizing the talents of both, where they can do the most good.

If Warren can reinvent the economy in 4 years, Joe should go and Warren should run as our 2024 candidate.

[Thekaspervote]

7. He needs someone younger.

[Rebl2]

21. Yes he needs someone younger

[hangaleft]

53. And someone more middle of the road

My guess is Klobuchar (or Harris, who is actually the better choice, as close to a sure thing moderate ticket as you’ll find).

[Turin_C3PO]

9. We need Warren in the Senate.

I would like her to be Majority leader. Schumer is good but I think he should step aside.

[volstork]

25. That would be astounding!

n/t

[Me.]

13. WE Need Her In The Senate

her gov. is a con and would pick a con to replace her. It has to be a woman with a dem gov.

[OAITW r.2.0]

18. Living in MA and ME......

It is a risky and short term Republican opportunity, but Charlie Baker is not going to pick a Trump stooge and may even respect the political will and temperature today by nominating a Democrat. He would commit political hari-kari if he nominated a teaparty Republican for a short term position.

[Me.]

19. You Never Know

Cons, in the end, always seem to revert to party.

[cstanleytech]

15. I would go with someone like Brenda Lawrence instead as its a bad idea to weaken us in the Senate

as we need to gain seats there not lose them.

[lastlib]

27. California is a Dem-leaning state with a Dem Governor.

Harris' replacement would certainly be a Dem, so the seat is safe.

And as presiding officer in the Senate, Harris would still be there, as would Warren.

The question would be, would either of these women bring enough voters to the Dems to swing states away from tRump and kick his fat a** out, or would someone else (eg, Klobuchar) bring more?

Much to consider!

[Dream Girl]

31. I doubt Klobuchar would with any enthusiasm. Need to be a woman of color.

[cstanleytech]

32. I would rather err on the side of caution and not risk it especially when we have many other

qualified women that could do the job.

[FM123]

29. Love Elizabeth!

But I think Biden should have a woman of color, preferably someone from a swing state that will help carry in the general. That being said - I would love Elizabeth to be the new Senate Majority Leader and kick Moscow Mitch's ass every day after we flip the senate.

[FailureToCommunicate]

2. Clear message. And the right one of course

[MyOwnPeace]

3. So many great ones from which to choose........

and yes, Senator Harris would be a great one!

[NBachers]

4. A picture of Senator Harris popped into my mind the instant Biden said that.

[cstanleytech]

17. I would rather he not select anyone from the Senate rather I would look towards either

someone from the House like Brenda Lawrence or a respected mayor such as Muriel Bowser.

[liberalla]

22. SUSAN RICE! I agree about keeping our Senators in the Senate, but Susan Rice would be great!

She's 55. Susan Rice! YES!

[cstanleytech]

28. No, it needs to be someone not directly linked to Clinton or Obama

so as to negate the ability of the Republicans and their Russian allies inevitable attacks.
That is assuming that Biden wins the nomination of course which looks very likely.

[TruckFump]

34. Exactly!

Kamala is my senator and she was my first choice for POTUS. When she dropped out, I chose Biden...and I would LOVE to see Kamala as his running mate.

BIDEN - HARRIS 2020!!!!!

[NBachers]

35. There's just something that feels right about the two of them together.

[TruckFump]

37. They totally click!

He gets her and she gets him.

I would love to see Biden - Harris as POTUS and VP; Liz Warren as Senate Majority Leader; Nancy exactly where she is; and....

BARACK OBAMA ON THE SUPREME COURT!!!!!!!

Talk about heaven!!!!!!

[Dem2theMax]

40. Your post sent shivers up my spine!

I'm going to dream about that tonight.

[TruckFump]

41. You and me both!!!!!

Gads, for the first time in a long time...I am feeling hopeful!!

[Dem2theMax]

42. Me too!

Isn't it wonderful to feel that way?

I'm going to join you. Move over.

[TruckFump]

43. Wow...six of them jumpers!

You got more energy than me!!! Go for it!!!!!

[Dem2theMax]

44. I told you your post sent shivers up my spine!

I'm excited! Reading the lineup you have, I was just picturing it and thinking how incredible it would be to actually have that happen. And quite a bit of it could happen. I'm just sitting here smiling, imagining it.

One more time.

[TruckFump]

46. Add to it:

RBG retires and holds the Bible for Obama's swearing in to POTUS!!!

Now, I really am shivering!!!



I'm old...in my 70s...so I can only manage 4 of those little green men!!! But I will give you two waves...

[Dem2theMax]

47. LOL!

Okay, that made me gasp. Gasp with sheer delight at the thought.

I'm coming up on 64, I may be infected with that darned thing, been sick for two weeks, but I think I can jump a few more times. I'll match you!





And one germ-free hug!

[TruckFump]

48. Hugs back!

Hope you feel better. I have been sniffling for two weeks, but it's spring time and with rain and warm weather, everything I am allergic to is blooming where I am. I am too damn ornery to get sick...hopefully!!!

Enjoyed our chat and let's make sure it becomes reality!!!!!

[Dem2theMax]

49. AMEN!

From your keyboard to the voter booths!

I'm getting better. You do the same.

[sprinkleeninow]

51. It gave me the tingles. What a sweet vision to dream of tonite. Yes!

😴 🌜🌠

[Thekaspervote]

6. Go Joe!!

[SiliconValley_Dem]

8. Correct

[aikoaiko]

10. yes. I actually thought it was brilliant when Joe floated Abrams as his VP

early on.

[William769]

11. Kick & recommended.

[Cha]

12. KR!

[BigmanPigman]

14. Harris would be great as a VP

and as an Attorney General. Warren could be a fantastic Senate Majority Leader.

[Skid Rogue]

16. 100% in for Kamala Harris!!!!!!!!

[aeromanKC]

20. Biden also floated idea of AA woman on SCOTUS

Harris for SCOTUS..??

[ElementaryPenguin]

24. I think the AA woman on SCOTUS will be Susan Rice.

[patphil]

23. If Joe doesn't pick Harris for VP, I would surely love to see him pick her for Attorney General.

[wnylib]

26. Look for the announcement that

Pence will choose to "spend more time with family."

Trump will pick a woman to compete. Probably Nikki Haley.

[AdamGG]

30. Corey Booker had made the same announcement early in his campaign

though Biden's timing for making that commitment was perfect

[flibbitygiblets]

33. Val Demings sounds like a very smart choice

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/316198-val-demings-for-vice-president-idea-being-pushed

Congresswoman Val Demmings has a high profile stage right now in Congress, a great personal back story, an impressive professional background, preacher-esque oratory skills, a reputation for a sharp, no-nonsense, strategic and tactical intellect, a lifelong commitment to law and order and enormous popularity back home.

Oh. And she’s black. And a woman.

And she’s from a critical swing state worth 29 electoral votes in an area considered one of the state’s most crucial voting blocs.

[seta1950]

36. Kamala Harris

She’d be perfect

[Laura PourMeADrink]

38. Totally sucks IMHO. Why in the world would you pin youself

Down?? Should be an analysis of the best human being.

[BidenBacker]

39. This entire 2020 election

is like a giant exercise in game theory.

Except this ain't no academic problem in an ivory tower classroom somewhere...it's a figurative and literal matter of life and death.

Joe's gonna have to put some very smart guys on his team to sit down and figure all this shit out when the time comes. I have faith they'll come up with the best choice possible and will support whoever they end up choosing. It may not even matter as much as we think it might since there are many good choices out there and we might be splitting hairs. But with no sports on TV and nobody going out any more it's at least one way to help pass the time.

[Awsi Dooger]

50. Good description

And nailing the solution is particularly vital against an incumbent.

I've always believed vice president should be more of a confident reinforcement than an concession patch toward your base

[SKKY]

45. I think his comment about the Supreme Court was a direct...

...hint to Kamala.

[pattyloutwo]

52. Warren

has so many well thought out plans; would be reassuring to have someone so competent and effective. She’d be a unifying choice as well.