Biden Confirms Whitmer Is On His Veep Short List

[RandySF]

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/

[mdbl]

1. Whitmer would be a good choice

Also, any of the other Democratic candidates other than Tulsi Gabbard would be ok. I do think Warren can do more good in the Senate though. Just my 2 cents.

[TreasonousBastard]

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

[Dem4Life1102]

13. Except they both come from solid blue states

and wouldn't help flip a single swing state. Whitmer at least would help to bring back Michigan into the Democratic column.

[solara]

4. I would love to see Warren step right in to Mitch's shoes

as Senate Majority Leader. Wow. Just think about that for a minute.

[MyOwnPeace]

6. Indeed!

Warren as Senate Majority Leader and Harris as Attorney General - talk about a "Dream Team!"

[mdbl]

8. you read my mind

[Dem4Life1102]

12. Are Schumer and Durbin retiring?

[MontanaMama]

2. I really hope to see a woman of color

on the ticket. Governorships are powerful positions...Dems need all we can get of those.

[MyOwnPeace]

5. Not that I think they wouldn't, but,

please, put together a good "screening team" to do thorough background checks and actually select a QUALIFIED candidate - and don't go asking John McCain's team for any advice!

[left-of-center2012]

7. Just this ...

[Skya Rhen]

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

[LakeArenal]

11. Yes. Personally want to avoid primary candidates as VP.

Suggestions above
Warren. Majority Leader
Harris AG
Amy Chief of Staff
Cuomo Health and Social Services
Pete UN Ambassador.
Beto- Education Secretary. Not sure he’s qualified but his enthusiasm makes me like to think he’s working for kids.
The blonde Lawyer from Watergate
who wears flashy pins- Press Secretary

[flamingdem]

10. Trump is attacking Whitmer - he knows she has political talent

I think we've got a solid candidate there and a good rust belt vote getter.

[catbyte]

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

first African American governor, Garlin Gilchrist.