Democratic Primaries

RandySF

(73,621 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2020, 11:54 AM Apr 2020

Biden Confirms Whitmer Is On His Veep Short List

Joe Biden confirmed that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is one of the women he’s considering as a potential running mate in his White House bid, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Said Biden on MSNBC: “She made the list in my mind two months ago. There’s probably going to be a list, I’m in the process of, Brian, we’ll have it by mid-April, putting together an organization that will run the background checks…by the second or third week in April.”

https://politicalwire.com/2020/04/01/biden-confirms-whitmer-is-on-his-veep-short-list/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Biden Confirms Whitmer Is On His Veep Short List (Original Post) RandySF Apr 2020 OP

Whitmer would be a good choice mdbl Apr 2020 #1

Harris and Klobuchar, too. These and others may even do more good in the Cabinet. TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #3

Except they both come from solid blue states Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #13

I would love to see Warren step right in to Mitch's shoes solara Apr 2020 #4

Indeed! MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #6

you read my mind mdbl Apr 2020 #8

Are Schumer and Durbin retiring? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #12

I really hope to see a woman of color MontanaMama Apr 2020 #2

Not that I think they wouldn't, but, MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #5

Just this ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #7

I, for one, am glad that Joe is working on a list and has an open mind as to numerous possibilities. Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #9

Yes. Personally want to avoid primary candidates as VP. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #11

Trump is attacking Whitmer - he knows she has political talent flamingdem Apr 2020 #10

I'd hate losing her, but she would be a great running mate. And it would be great to have our catbyte Apr 2020 #14

mdbl

(6,315 posts)

1. Whitmer would be a good choice

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 11:57 AM

Apr 2020

Also, any of the other Democratic candidates other than Tulsi Gabbard would be ok. I do think Warren can do more good in the Senate though. Just my 2 cents.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

3. Harris and Klobuchar, too. These and others may even do more good in the Cabinet.

Reply to mdbl (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:01 PM

Apr 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)

13. Except they both come from solid blue states

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:55 PM

Apr 2020

and wouldn't help flip a single swing state. Whitmer at least would help to bring back Michigan into the Democratic column.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

solara

(3,887 posts)

4. I would love to see Warren step right in to Mitch's shoes

Reply to mdbl (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:01 PM

Apr 2020

as Senate Majority Leader. Wow. Just think about that for a minute.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MyOwnPeace

(17,295 posts)

6. Indeed!

Reply to solara (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:04 PM

Apr 2020

Warren as Senate Majority Leader and Harris as Attorney General - talk about a "Dream Team!"

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

mdbl

(6,315 posts)

8. you read my mind

Reply to solara (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:07 PM

Apr 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)

12. Are Schumer and Durbin retiring?

Reply to solara (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:52 PM

Apr 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MontanaMama

(24,392 posts)

2. I really hope to see a woman of color

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:01 PM

Apr 2020

on the ticket. Governorships are powerful positions...Dems need all we can get of those.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MyOwnPeace

(17,295 posts)

5. Not that I think they wouldn't, but,

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:02 PM

Apr 2020

please, put together a good "screening team" to do thorough background checks and actually select a QUALIFIED candidate - and don't go asking John McCain's team for any advice!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

7. Just this ...

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:06 PM

Apr 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Skya Rhen

(2,724 posts)

9. I, for one, am glad that Joe is working on a list and has an open mind as to numerous possibilities.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:09 PM

Apr 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LakeArenal

(29,941 posts)

11. Yes. Personally want to avoid primary candidates as VP.

Reply to Skya Rhen (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 1, 2020, 12:20 PM

Apr 2020

Suggestions above
Warren. Majority Leader
Harris AG
Amy Chief of Staff
Cuomo Health and Social Services
Pete UN Ambassador.
Beto- Education Secretary. Not sure he’s qualified but his enthusiasm makes me like to think he’s working for kids.
The blonde Lawyer from Watergate
who wears flashy pins- Press Secretary

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden