Report: Biden's final five will include Harris, Klobuchar, Warren

[wyldwolf]

“Not one of the top Biden associates I spoke with in the last week had much doubt where he would ultimately focus a lot of his eventual vetting: his former rivals Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Amy Klobuchar. Realistically, a congressman close to the Biden inner circle predicted, no matter what happens, ‘the final five will include those three.’”

“Keeping in mind his own experience and his age, the former veep, 77, has always insisted to friends that his running mate must be ready to be president. But people close to him say he has recently become increasingly explicit that he may be choosing his own replacement, and that the candidates’ competence is now likely to be front and center in his considerations.”

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/in-the-coronavirus-bunker-biden-thinking-a-lot-about-his-vp.html

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Or a midwestern Governor

Imagine having three such wonderfully qualified choices?

My gut, for what it's worth, still says Amy. She has shown an ability to step up to the situation and overperform. Or maybe I'm just choosing the one with the loudest voice, which, like it or not, is important in a campaign.

[MFM008]

2. I think Amy

Depends on how her husband does.
He was on a ventilator.

[Rebl2]

11. Oh no

I hadn’t heard that. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[MFM008]

24. Good news!

He is much better.
Possibly even home. I think its on her twitter feed.

[Happy Hoosier]

12. I hope not. I think she is the least impactful choice.

She's good, don't get me wrong, but a "meh" choice.

She doesn't bring anything to ticket, IMO.

[Awsi Dooger]

22. It needs to be Amy

Forget the crap about motivating the base or expanding the playing field. We need to double down on the midwest. Nothing else matters in the slightest.

We are still severely underestimating how problematic those states are. White moderate swing voters will decide those states. There won't be an avalanche of turnout to the rescue.

I have hosted enough debate watching parties to know how Amy Klobuchar would be received by that type of voter as opposed to a barker like Kamala Harris.

Deny or ignore that at our own risk

[SLClarke]

3. The VP who might be Prez

I do hope it is not Klobuchar - for several reasons. She is not an strong environmentalist (she voted for Polymet mining - next door to the Boundary Waters), she is way too considerate of corporate interests, and also very much a hawk. I know that being a war-hawk is the usual stance for the majority of our national leaders, but I would like that to diminish - seriously get less as American moves from being a major Super-Power to an equal member of the world community.
Warren would make an awesome President (in the event that Joe doesn't finish his term, or chooses not to stand for a second term, however, maybe she would make an even more awesome Speaker of the Senate. Just imagine that energy, that positively, that clarity as Speaker. What a contrast with our current dystopian holder and in-actor of, what has turned out to be, the most powerful position in our government.
Of the three top choices, I would go for Harris. Given that it is way beyond time to have a women on the winning ticket, I also think it has to be a women of color - either African-American or Latinx. Both constituencies are strong Dem supporters, in particular the former, and this, in my opinion, has to be recognized, publicly recognized, action-taken recognized.
Would love Stacey Abrams too, even with her "lack of experience" (when has that stopped anyone from being elected - witness the current debacler and debaser of the Presidency). She is a vibrant, knowledgeable, indefatigable and inspiring speaker. She is a worker. And she is Progressive.
It is so great to have such a plethora of talent to choose from.

[Dem4Life1102]

4. We need to stop saying that his VP might be President

That just helps Trump saying that the Dems are nominating a candidate who may not survive his full term.

[themaguffin]

6. Agreed, but there must be conisderation for 2024 positioning

[Dem4Life1102]

9. Yes, there always is

But the comments about Biden's age and health only helps Trump.

[themaguffin]

21. I agree. This shouldn't be discussed as a health issue

[oldsoftie]

15. Why; the same thing was said when McCain ran in '08. Its a valid point.

Ignoring it just makes it an even BIGGER issue

[Dem4Life1102]

16. No it is just giving Trump and the GOP

at talking point to use against Biden.

[oldsoftie]

19. They're going to bring it up regardless. Already are. Ignoring it is a mistake.

even Biden himself has hinted that he'd be a 1-term president.

[Dem4Life1102]

20. Yes let them bring it up

If we do it, it is saying they are right and just helps them.

[Hortensis]

47. Nah, running scared is a bad tactic. We'll discuss it

as much as we need to. Joe and his team are obviously handling this, and not by planning to keep his age-spotted head down and hope no one else mentions it.

[Dem4Life1102]

48. Not running scared

but not repeating their talking points for them.

[question everything]

45. Warren has yet to endorse him

[StevieM]

57. I also hope it is not Klobuchar.

I am not a fan of hers at all.

Kamala Harris would be fine. Val Demings too. I also like Tammy Duckworth.

The person I like the most is Hilda Solis, the former Secretary of Labor.

[Dem4Life1102]

5. The best choice of those 3 is Harris

who would help energize the African American vote. After that is would be Warren who would help attract progressives.

Unfortunately, all come from solid blue states and wouldn't help flip any swing states.

[Lucid Dreamer]

13. Yes. Definitely Harris. I wish she were still in the race. nt

[Dem4Life1102]

14. My only concern is

that she is from a solid blue state and doesn't help flip any swing states.

[Thekaspervote]

53. Absolutely...Kamala would energize the AA voting block, we need them to win

Besides, it’s the right time and the right thing to do.

No no no to Warren!

[Dem4Life1102]

55. Actually spoke to an African American friend last night

and there are more popular options, like Val Demings.

[groundloop]

7. Even though I supported Warren I think she is currently a bad choice for VP

Her replacement in the Senate would be a repub and I just don't believe we need to be giving away Senate seats right now.

I'm of the opinion that a woman of color would be the best choice, possibly Kamala Harris.

[dsharp88]

18. Exactly this!

Warren would be an excellent majority leader in the Senate, though.

[47of74]

8. Long as it's not Gillibrand

[Dem4Life1102]

10. No chance

She's from a solid blue state, won't help energize the African American vote or help attract progressives to the ticket.

[dreamland]

17. I would add Susan Rice

She's progressive, young, articulate and had inner circle of experience.

[2naSalit]

42. She's definitely executive material.

I would prefer her first, Harris next.

[William769]

23. I'm still holding out for Hillary Clinton. nt

[BidenBacker]

25. Damn interesting article

All kinds of tea leaves in there but they're all different brands and pointing in different directions..LOL.

Whoever Biden ends up choosing there's gonna be some disappointment here as everybody seems to have their own personal favorite. But they'll just have to momentarily vent and then just accept it and close ranks ASAP. Trust Joe to pick a VP that he believes is most ready to be POTUS and whom he feels most comfortable working with. If you can't trust him to even pick a running mate then I'm not sure why you'd trust him to do anything else.

No matter who it is just remember who she'd be replacing to put things into perspective!

[LakeArenal]

26. Then I hope it's one of two.

I’d rather not have any primary candidate as VP.

[unblock]

27. i really don't like the idea of two senators running

especially if one of them costs us a seat, as in massachusetts.

i loves me some warren, and no doubt she'd be great as vp or even president if it came to that, but we need her in the senate right now, not only to increase our chance of winning it, but beyond that, she'd be lioness of the senate if we get a majority.

[TeamPooka]

32. Harris lets us keep a Senator. Possiblly even Schiff or Katie Porter could be appointed

after we win in Nov

[sabbat hunter]

28. I think

Biden needs to consider Stacey Abrams.

CNN has a list of 10 potential VP candidates for Biden

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/politics/joe-biden-kamala-harris-elizabeth-warren-amy-klobuchar/index.html

[Hortensis]

46. Her experience is in the GA state house. As a member

of a very minority party.

[Mister Ed]

29. I'd be damn pleased to see any of them as VP, or, eventually, President. (but not too soon!) n/t

[jorgevlorgan]

30. does he want to win the nomination process now?

Choose Warren!

[wyldwolf]

34. he already has.

[jorgevlorgan]

35. things can still technically change.

By choosing Warren now, it absolutely wont.

[wyldwolf]

36. Look, I see you like Warren, and that's cool.

But the only way Biden isn't the nominee is either a scandal or something much more dire. The Veep pick can't make a sure thing any more of a sure thing.

[jorgevlorgan]

37. A global pandemic might be that much more dire thing.

A warren pick would be the best way to mitigate the shifting of opinion between now and when the rest of the delegates are chosen in June. Of course I have no idea what will happen, and I think there is a 99.9 chance biden gets the nomination. But choosing warren increases it to 1000% imho

[wyldwolf]

38. Again, you like Warren. I think we get that.

Yes, I agree. It is your humble opinion a Warren pick somehow makes a sure thing more of a sure thing.

[jorgevlorgan]

39. Yep! :)

[Thekaspervote]

54. No not Warren! Nothing against her, it's been proven time and again the young voters don't vote

it won’t add anything.

We need a POC!!

[BidenBacker]

58. Was very surprised to see this

a couple days ago when I was researching somebody else...

The 10 Most Popular and Unpopular Senators

https://morningconsult.com/senator-rankings/

Never woulda bet that Warren was one of the top 10 most unpopular Senators.

Anyway, there are 3 Gopper ones on that list that are all up for reelection so I hope that's 3 seats right there that we can pick up.

A 4th one is McConnell but that would just be too delicious to come true.

Looks like Bernie is very popular in his state...he should go back to representing them as the rest of the country doesn't quite seem to share Vermont's affection.

[TeamPooka]

52. best way bto lose a Senate seat is choosing Warren. There is a GOP Gov in Mass

[jorgevlorgan]

60. I'll take losing a Senate seat over losing the presidency

Personally

[TeamPooka]

31. Harris for the win.

[Dream Girl]

33. Yep

[underpants]

51. Yep

[zackymilly]

40. What about Bernie's five? nt

[wyldwolf]

41. Jill Stein, Nina Turner, Michael Moore, Joe Rogan, Susan Sarandon

[MiniMe]

43. Possibly Stacy Abrams?

I had hopes for her in the GA election, but she is available now. And it wouldn't clear out a Senate seat.

[question everything]

44. Warren first has to endorse him

[comradebillyboy]

49. The elephant in the room.

Biden isn't going to pick a running mate who won't endorse him.

[whistler162]

50. After that she or Joe need to lose

20+ years of age!

[ElementaryPenguin]

56. Governor Cuomo!

Period!

[honest.abe]

59. My first choice has been Harris but with the latest polling out of Michigan..

I am thinking Gov Whitmir might be better. We have to have Michigan and she should help with the other nearby states that we also need to win.

[Tweedy]

61. Warren

All are excellent choices

Yet, in this moment, we need Elizabeth Warren.

I did not think that a month ago.

It is obvious to me now. We will have to save Main Street and Senator Warren has multiple plans for that and can improvise rationally and effectively on the fly, in a crisis or even with green eggs and ham.