Biden 2020

Whoever would become Vice-President must have the temperament, negotiating skills, stature, and discerning intellect to assume, if needed, the role of the president. That is, he or she must be qualified to become the leader of a super-power, the leader of the free world, the commander-in-chief of the military, one who works with other world leaders to protect democratic values world-wide.
I stress “world” in my description because it is easy to think only in terms of domestic policies we might agree or disagree with. Our own history, viewed in a vacuum of itself, can dictate a choice we need to make on the wider basis of world history.
Right now, we and our allies, face grave threats to world peace.
Who do we want to entrust with the responsibility not only of peacetime but in a time of war?
It is time for the best person to be ready to assume the awesome powers granted a president and the daunting challenges these bring.
I do not yet know enough about the foreign relations and policy stances or knowledge of any of the candidates other than Biden to say which of them would be up to the job.
I also think Biden might look outside the candidate roster for someone who has both governing experience and a firm grasp of world politics.
A younger John Kerry or Madeline Albright would be a great choice. I recognize the value in choosing exciting pairings, but we are not called upon to provide central casting chemistry.
I do hope we have more exposure to Castro.
I trust Biden will make a choice that is right for him, the country, and the world.