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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!

Response to question everything (Original post)

Yes. He should announce now anyway Walleye Apr 2020 #1
He should do what he wants whenever he's ready. He's the presumptive nominee. TwilightZone Apr 2020 #2
He might as well, since the primaries are effectively over The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #3
Lovely description. Cha Apr 2020 #27
I think he is vetting now and likely will name one soon. BlueLucy Apr 2020 #4
Thank you, BlueLucy, and welcome to DU question everything Apr 2020 #6
Yes, he has stated that he is working on that now relayerbob Apr 2020 #14
Just how long does it take to vet Bernie? zackymilly Apr 2020 #22
Minus four years? question everything Apr 2020 #25
That Is A Sensible Line, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #5
I just want to know LakeArenal Apr 2020 #7
Announcing a VP pick is a news maker and a big f***ing deal. It should be deliberate and strategic. beastie boy Apr 2020 #8
when the time is right marieo1 Apr 2020 #17
Agree. He's already spoken on the subject, and that's Hortensis Apr 2020 #19
Agree and I'm sure it will be. Like Biden's Launch Vid Cha Apr 2020 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author William769 Apr 2020 #9
Roughly a week before the convention seems to be the norm since we... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #10
Right. Except these days are far far from the "norm" question everything Apr 2020 #11
That's true.. no "normal" to be found here.. anywhere. Cha Apr 2020 #29
Depends on who it is, as Trump will screw with them relayerbob Apr 2020 #12
Absolutely true. If ONLY it were only Trump. Hortensis Apr 2020 #20
I don't think he should announce any time soon FloridaBlues Apr 2020 #13
This is one decision, and news cycle, you do NOT want to rush. There is time. Lotta FailureToCommunicate Apr 2020 #15
As far as I'm concerned, he IS the nominee. But I think he should hold off naming a VP candidate. George II Apr 2020 #16
But, but, but what if Biden dies?! Shouldn't we have a newly Hortensis Apr 2020 #21
What I find interesting is (not referring to the OP) some Sanders supporters here and.... George II Apr 2020 #23
Lol. NOTHING is too irrational or dishonest for them, or Hortensis Apr 2020 #24
Too early is asking for trouble. Tetrachloride Apr 2020 #18
Biden can't do anything until Bernie gets out. ucrdem Apr 2020 #26
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