Yes Biden was picked for VP in part because he was white and old, but also because he had a long voting record that was moderate (and today would be rather conservative) -- milquetoast fit the bill to balance the ticket. This works for Obama's VP, but is not a clear blueprint for presidential candidate material (and Biden almost didn't e…
Yes Biden was picked for VP in part because he was white and old, but also because he had a long voting record that was moderate (and today would be rather conservative) -- milquetoast fit the bill to balance the ticket. This works for Obama's VP, but is not a clear blueprint for presidential candidate material (and Biden almost didn't even get his nomination, as it was given at the last moment effectively by the nod from Jim Clyburn of SC).
Harris rose in California among battle with other progressives, not in truly competing with moderates. If the electorate was over 50% progressives, Harris would be the perfect candidate, but it is not. Being from Bay Area California could soften the edges of a Republican candidate for president to their benefit, but it has the opposite effect on a Democrat candidate with regard to mass appeal.
Full primary processes should be held by any party as a best practice rather than just anointing its VP as The Candidate.
It was July when Biden stepped down! And the only way to use his campaign money was because it was Harris’ too. Plus she had the name recognition. Best practices…sheesh.
Yes Biden was picked for VP in part because he was white and old, but also because he had a long voting record that was moderate (and today would be rather conservative) -- milquetoast fit the bill to balance the ticket. This works for Obama's VP, but is not a clear blueprint for presidential candidate material (and Biden almost didn't even get his nomination, as it was given at the last moment effectively by the nod from Jim Clyburn of SC).
Harris rose in California among battle with other progressives, not in truly competing with moderates. If the electorate was over 50% progressives, Harris would be the perfect candidate, but it is not. Being from Bay Area California could soften the edges of a Republican candidate for president to their benefit, but it has the opposite effect on a Democrat candidate with regard to mass appeal.
Full primary processes should be held by any party as a best practice rather than just anointing its VP as The Candidate.
It was July when Biden stepped down! And the only way to use his campaign money was because it was Harris’ too. Plus she had the name recognition. Best practices…sheesh.