VP SHORTLIST ASSESMENT THREAD (4 candidates)
Warren: Would excite progressives, but would play into the GOP’s "socialism" and "Biden is a Trojan horse for the left" arguments.
She also opens up a Senate seat which would (at least temporarily) be filled by a Republican.
Warren: Would excite progressives, but would play into the GOP’s "socialism" and "Biden is a Trojan horse for the left" arguments.
She also opens up a Senate seat which would (at least temporarily) be filled by a Republican.
Harris: Path of least resistance, she's a woman of color, doesn't turn anyone away, but her attacks do make for good ads by the Trump camp.
The main issue is that she would most likely be running for President since Day 1.
The main issue is that she would most likely be running for President since Day 1.
Rice: She's a woman of color and has a previous connection with Biden. Her foreign policy experience qualifies her. However, Rice has never held elected office.
Rice does not have deep name recognition, and her selection would turn Fox into Benghazi News Channel.
Rice does not have deep name recognition, and her selection would turn Fox into Benghazi News Channel.
Bass: She's a woman of color, has no presidential ambitions, and has considerable legislative experience.
However, she isn't really known outside of California and has driven criticism for comments about Fidel Castro.
However, she isn't really known outside of California and has driven criticism for comments about Fidel Castro.