Is it possible for Joe to name his running mate now

[pink]

I feel that whoever he picks it will add a lot of energy to his campaign which Trump has hijacked with the cover of corona virus.

[Drunken Irishman]

1. I mean, technically anything is possible.

Nothing says he can't name his running-mate - but, like with Biden, they'll only be the presumptive running-mate, as they would still need to be nominated at the convention. Over the years, we've given that authority to the presidential candidate but a few decades ago, the running mate was often chosen on the floor of the convention and not always the first choice of the candidate.

Hell, back in the way olden days, the losing candidate in the general could become the vice president!

[Mike Nelson]

2. I think...

... not. You want some excitement during convention week.

[Tribetime]

16. Exactly

[still_one]

26. +++

[texasfiddler]

3. Better to leave the powder dry

[OAITW r.2.0]

4. Sooner the better. This is no ordinary Presidential election.

I hope Joe picks a Veep that brings a whole lot of excitement and energy with her.

[J_William_Ryan]

5. Or at least wait

until the primary season ends.

[Demsrule86]

7. The primary is over.

[Demsrule86]

6. Too early.

[customerserviceguy]

8. Save that energy

for later, when more people are paying attention to politics, and less is being paid to the C-19 crisis.

[LakeArenal]

9. I hate the suspense... But you know who hates it more?

Republicans. They are currently planning smear tactics for about ten people. I like the idea of the rats scurrying in all directions.

[StevieM]

10. It is possible. But I doubt that he would do that.

He probably wants to get a sense of what feels right when Election Day is closer. And also see where all the possible contenders stand by the time of the convention.

[gibraltar72]

11. Needs to announce the whole team.

[elleng]

20. Let's wait a while for a 'shadow cabinet;'

LOTS of things happening these days.

[TDale313]

12. Possible, but I think not the best timing.

Ya do that early if you need a game changer. If you are behind, want to change the conversation or make up some ground. VP pick is a big deal... you want it to have maximum impact. I think not only is Biden doing very well at this point, people are so focused on other world events it would likely get kinda lost in shuffle. I think he’s better off waiting bit. Closer to the convention, or at least a couple months down the road. At a point where the announcement had a shot of being the biggest news of the day.

[monmouth4]

13. The end of summer sounds right to me. n/t

[Skya Rhen]

14. Not possible, now. He has quite a number of VP prospects to thoroughly vet before making final pick.

[SiliconValley_Dem]

17. Not yet -- need to not step on current news

You have to roll these things out strategically
Big focus of this news cycle is Bernie finally suspending. Others will be:

Biden giving prime time address to unveil policy proposals

Obama coming out to strongly endorse

Televised event with bipartisan endorsements including current GOP

Raft of Newspapers endorsing

[Tetrachloride]

18. Don't let trouble have a foot in the door.

1. There are 7 months to go.

2. Corona virus and the Biden momentum are the top issues, followed by the broader economic and health system issues.

3. Joe is likely not done with vetting.

4. Some politicians may rise up or down with the winds, and the winds are getting stronger.

5. Don't give the Republicans the early chance to attack. Let all the possible VP candidates support each other.

One more thing, Wisconsin needs help. Headlines in the New York Times and Buzzfeed is not what I mean.

Wisconsin is not a blue state or a purple state in terms of political power.

Wisconsin needs ballots, poll workers and GOTV of all time.

Wisconsin needs star power. Or Joe might not get the win here.

[elleng]

21. I like that: Don't let trouble have a foot in the door.

[frazzled]

19. It's usually done just before convention time

to garner excitement. Let's not have him peak too early, now. No one's attention is on a general election at the moment anyway; better to wait until some modicum of normalcy returns, and it can become news closer to election time.

Besides, I never have been able to understand the importance placed on a candidate's choice of vice president. It can help with demographics a little bit, but mostly that person will be a "beard" for the presidential candidate. In the end, it has to be someone the candidate feels he can work with and trust, to help him (or her) execute his (or her) agenda in the course of the presidency.

[pink]

24. I think that with this coming election

the vice president pick is very important. Biden is no spring chicken and there's a massive possibility that he may not serve 2 terms. With that as a scenario I think that the public are looking at the chosen vp as the future president.

[TexasTowelie]

22. I see no reason for him to rush to name a running mate.

He just began vetting possible candidates for the position. I want Biden to be able to thoroughly investigate and interview the possible contenders.

[Wounded Bear]

23. I'd wait until the pandemic calms down...

now, it won't be "big" news, and will only be a blip.

No hurry at all.

[relayerbob]

25. I believe he said he just identified his vetting team

Long ways to go, folks. Let Jow do his due diligence and let IQ45 dig him himself in deeper

[Baked Potato]

27. Keep Dump and Parscale guessing.

[quickesst]

28. this....

....is the most logical, commom sense thread I have read concerning Joe Biden's choice for a running mate. Refreshing that there are people who understand that rushing into a decision is not a good strategy.