Biden allies see Warren as potential running mate

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Several of Joe Biden's allies say they could see the former vice president picking Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) as his running mate to help unify the centrist and progressive wings of the party.

The speculation comes after Biden pledged to pick a woman as his running mate during the Democratic primary debate on Sunday.

Picking Warren would have its drawbacks, however, putting two septuagenarians at the top of the ticket from safe blue states.

"I think she represents a sort of bridge between the moderate land and progressive lane," said one longtime Biden ally who is in touch with the campaign.

"I'm hoping he goes with Kamala," the ally added, referring to Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calf.), who is one of several women mentioned as potential running mates. "I just don't think he'll do it."

Another Biden ally, who has spoken to the campaign regularly, said Warren "makes the most sense."

"There are a lot of qualified women but she would be the best choice without a doubt," the ally said.

Warren herself before ending her presidential campaign sought to present herself as a unity candidate who could help the Democratic Party's fractious branches come together against President Trump.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/487897-biden-allies-see-warren-as-potential-running-mate