In theory, had Biden now been the unofficial nominee after everyone left

[question everything]

would it make sense for him to announce a running mate?

With all the ghoulish posts here about dying soon, it would make sense. No?

(No, not right wing propaganda, the threads still exist here)

[Walleye]

1. Yes. He should announce now anyway

[TwilightZone]

2. He should do what he wants whenever he's ready. He's the presumptive nominee.

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As for those threads, the intent is rather obvious. And tiresome.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. He might as well, since the primaries are effectively over

and Bernie is just farting in a whirlwind.

[Cha]

27. Lovely description.

[BlueLucy]

4. I think he is vetting now and likely will name one soon.

[question everything]

6. Thank you, BlueLucy, and welcome to DU

[relayerbob]

14. Yes, he has stated that he is working on that now

[zackymilly]

22. Just how long does it take to vet Bernie?

Don't shoot!

[question everything]

25. Minus four years?

[The Magistrate]

5. That Is A Sensible Line, Sir

At this point, in any case the Party should begin treating Mr. Biden as its nominee, Our Party should begin raising funds for him, and its leading figures should come out to endorse him, and commence openly campaign for him against this cheap thug Trump disfiguring our White House.





"From Bernie’s perspective, dropping out of a race once you have no chance of winning is peculiar behavior that can only be explained by the work of a hidden hand. For most politicians, though, it is actually standard operating procedure. Only Sanders seems to think the normal thing to do once voters have made clear they don’t want to nominate you is to continue campaigning anyway."





"When things are not called by their right names, what is said cannot make sense. When what is said does not make sense, what is planned cannot succeed. When plans do not succeed, people become uneasy. When people are uneasy, punishments do not fit crimes. When punishments do not fit crimes, people cannot know where to put hand or foot."

[LakeArenal]

7. I just want to know

And depending who it is, some people positively over the moon with excitement.

The momentum ball would roll and we might be able to focus on something truly positive for a bit.

[beastie boy]

8. Announcing a VP pick is a news maker and a big f***ing deal. It should be deliberate and strategic.

I am just fine with Joe waiting for the right moment.

[marieo1]

17. when the time is right

Me, too.......Joe Biden will pick the perfect time to announce his running mate. He has already said it would be a woman so what's the beef. Maybe now, during this crisis, is not a good time to announce. We just need to get through this somehow, someway.

[Hortensis]

19. Agree. He's already spoken on the subject, and that's

enough to move attention on the subject until they decide it's time for more.

With all that's happening in the world, you'd think there'd be so much heading smack for us now that the expectation of instant gratification would have turned into aversion therapy.

[Cha]

28. Agree and I'm sure it will be. Like Biden's Launch Vid

which is coming up on a year ago now. April 25, 2019.

[TreasonousBastard]

10. Roughly a week before the convention seems to be the norm since we...

have had nominees locked in.

https://www.thoughtco.com/when-are-presidential-running-mates-chosen-3367681

[question everything]

11. Right. Except these days are far far from the "norm"

On many levels.

[Cha]

29. That's true.. no "normal" to be found here.. anywhere.

[relayerbob]

12. Depends on who it is, as Trump will screw with them

As you can fully expect Trump to try to undermine that person. If it is a governor, for instance, they may lose what little support they are getting from Trump

[Hortensis]

20. Absolutely true. If ONLY it were only Trump.

[FloridaBlues]

13. I don't think he should announce any time soon

[FailureToCommunicate]

15. This is one decision, and news cycle, you do NOT want to rush. There is time. Lotta

preoccupied population now.

And Trump as usual stomping all over every news cycle...thanks to the media that just

can't seem to look away!

[George II]

16. As far as I'm concerned, he IS the nominee. But I think he should hold off naming a VP candidate.

[Hortensis]

21. But, but, but what if Biden dies?! Shouldn't we have a newly

useless spare to usher off the national stage, or maybe falling through a trap door would make better video?

Whatever, we gotta look for some opportunity to jazz up this boring primary.

[George II]

23. What I find interesting is (not referring to the OP) some Sanders supporters here and....

....especially on Twitter and other social media are obsessed with Biden's "health" (which is great for a 77 year old!), but never a word about Sanders, who is a year older and just five months from a heart attack and heart surgery.

[Hortensis]

24. Lol. NOTHING is too irrational or dishonest for them, or

I guess for those waiting for their daily feeds.

[Tetrachloride]

18. Too early is asking for trouble.

1. Let the vetting continue

2. Nominees may have sudden health issues in themselves or family.

3. Don't let a single nominee take the burden of being in the campaign. Every Democratic politician and voter needs to do what they can.

4. Don't tip your hand to the ReThugs until Joe and the nominee are ready with ammo against ReThugs, Russian trolls and "independents."

[ucrdem]

26. Biden can't do anything until Bernie gets out.

He can't get endorsements, he can't appoint a veep, he can't speak for the party, because Bernie will take any opportunity to make a stink. He's mastered this game and played it to perfection since 1994.