POLL: Democratic VP (1 Viewer)

[Trey]

Back to basics. It’s going to be Harris.

 

[-OZ-]

The more I read about Duckworth the more impressed I am. Amazing story.

Duckworth would make my vote very easy. She's among the best of either party. 

 

[pollardsvision]

Just imagine, one of the qualifications for Joe Biden is that he wants a female VP?  In which case, there are no qualified male candidates who are being excluded.

I can think of several reasons why gender could be a qualifying factor for Joe.  First, it sends a strong message to female voters that Joe values a female perspective in a leadership role.  Second, irrespective of Joe's feelings, having a diversity of opinions and perspectives is important when you are trying to govern everyone - not just the white males.  Third, for women and girls around the country, the symbolic gesture alone to break that particular glass ceiling is immense. Having role models that look like you is important for society - and lifts everyone up.

My guy was, and still is Buttigieg.  I would love nothing better than for him to get some experience as a VP for Joe, and then be in position to run for President again in 4 years.  But I also am the father to two teenage daughters, and I see how important it is to them to have a female leadership voice, and I recognize that is a value that makes everyone better.

When it comes to the VP role there really is no "most qualified" person.  Its a binary choice - you are either qualified, or you are not.  And, there are many ways to become qualified.  You don't have to be a senator or a governor to be "qualified".  There is no singular path to leadership.

Not to answer for @[scooter], but I think most would agree it's a good idea for Biden to pick a woman. 

Personally, I think it makes sense to just pick a woman, not publicly commit to picking a woman. Outside of Buttigieg, the best candidates are all female anyway. 

Committing to it just sounds like identity politics, which many find distasteful. I have no problem with it in this case. For a country that's half female, and a Party that's even moreso, it makes sense to have a female voice in the administration.

I'm just not sure what was gained by committing, compared to the slight hit that could come from the optics of it.

 

[-OZ-]

Not to answer for @[scooter], but I think most would agree it's a good idea for Biden to pick a woman. 

Personally, I think it makes sense to just pick a woman, not publicly commit to picking a woman. Outside of Buttigieg, the best candidates are all female anyway. 

Committing to it just sounds like identity politics, which many find distasteful. I have no problem with it in this case. For a country that's half female, and a Party that's even moreso, it makes sense to have a female voice in the administration.

I'm just not sure what was gained by committing, compared to the slight hit that could come from the optics of it.

Agreed completely. 

I'm still pretty sure Palin was only on the ticket because she was female. But I don't recall that ever being said.  

I want a veteran, female, minority candidate. But I want her on the ticket because she's the best candidate, and I don't want anyone to say she's only there because she's a woman / veteran / minority.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

I'm just not sure what was gained by committing, compared to the slight hit that could come from the optics of it.

At the time he committed it was still a competitive Democratic primary and he probably thought it could help him get the nomination.