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Democratic Primaries

RandySF

(71,255 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2020, 10:54 AM Apr 2020

Biden Confirms Whitmer Is On His Veep Short List [View all]

Joe Biden confirmed that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is one of the women he’s considering as a potential running mate in his White House bid, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Said Biden on MSNBC: “She made the list in my mind two months ago. There’s probably going to be a list, I’m in the process of, Brian, we’ll have it by mid-April, putting together an organization that will run the background checks…by the second or third week in April.”

https://politicalwire.com/2020/04/01/biden-confirms-whitmer-is-on-his-veep-short-list/

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Biden Confirms Whitmer Is On His Veep Short List [View all] RandySF Apr 2020 OP

Whitmer would be a good choice mdbl Apr 2020 #1

Harris and Klobuchar, too. These and others may even do more good in the Cabinet. TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #3

Except they both come from solid blue states Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #13

I would love to see Warren step right in to Mitch's shoes solara Apr 2020 #4

Indeed! MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #6

you read my mind mdbl Apr 2020 #8

Are Schumer and Durbin retiring? Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #12

I really hope to see a woman of color MontanaMama Apr 2020 #2

Not that I think they wouldn't, but, MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #5

Just this ... left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #7

I, for one, am glad that Joe is working on a list and has an open mind as to numerous possibilities. Skya Rhen Apr 2020 #9

Yes. Personally want to avoid primary candidates as VP. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #11

Trump is attacking Whitmer - he knows she has political talent flamingdem Apr 2020 #10

I'd hate losing her, but she would be a great running mate. And it would be great to have our catbyte Apr 2020 #14