Who's It Gonna Be for VP?

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by: Colorado Pols

We’re one week away from Democrat Joe Biden’s self-imposed deadline for choosing a running mate this fall. Readers of Colorado Pols have had California Sen. Kamala Harris as the frontrunner in each of our two previous polls. Will Biden pick Harris, who seems to be the “safe” choice, or will he go with someone who is less of a national name (say, Rep. Karen Bass?)

Professional oddsmakers still have Harris and former National Security Adviser Susan Rice as the favorites, with Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Bass closing fast. But what do YOU think?

As always, we want to know what you believe will happen here — not what you want to happen or who you personally might support. If you had to place a bet — right now — on who will be selected to be Biden’s running mate, where would you put your money?

*Note: Biden has already promised to choose a woman as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee.

Click after the jump to cast your completely un-scientific vote…

15 thoughts on “Who’s It Gonna Be for VP?”

harrydoby says:

July 24, 2020 at 1:35 pm

I think Karen Bass is a great congresswoman, but I think this is not what we need right now as VP. While Kamala Harris may seem too ambitious, I think she'd be ready in four years should Biden win, but decide not to seek a second term.

Here is the main knock, as it were, on Bass:

Bass lacks the political operation and national network of top rivals for the job. But she’s also made clear that, like Biden, she could be viewed as a transitional figure in the Democratic Party who currently harbors little interest in seeking the White House herself when he leaves office.

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1. RepealAndReplace says:
  
  July 24, 2020 at 3:00 pm
  
  Karen Bass will turn 67 this October. I mean, at least she is younger than Biden albeit not by much.
  
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RepealAndReplace says:

July 24, 2020 at 2:59 pm

Who should be his VEEP? Susan Rice

Who will be his VEEP? Kamala Harris

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davebarnes says:

July 24, 2020 at 4:09 pm

I want Tammy Duckworth so Fat Donnie™ can say: I like soldiers who have both of their legs.

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Voyageur says:

July 24, 2020 at 4:58 pm

Val Demings on the ticket locks up Florida. And Florida locks up the election!

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1. JohnInDenver says:
  
  July 24, 2020 at 7:01 pm
  
  Val Demings also has the advantage of knowing where the bodies are buried … as an impeachment manager AND a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, she's been in the SCIFs where the briefings happened.
  
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  1. The realist says:
    
    July 24, 2020 at 8:25 pm
    
    Good points. I think Val Demings would be a very strong VP candidate (and VP).
    
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    1. notaskinnycook says:
      
      July 24, 2020 at 11:19 pm
      
      And, for JiD's reasons she'd scare the spit out of the Screaming Yam.
      
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CDW says:

July 25, 2020 at 7:09 am

I'll be very disappointed if he chooses Harris. Would like to see Rice or Duckworth.

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1. RepealAndReplace says:
  
  July 25, 2020 at 2:18 pm
  
  Duckworth would do a number on Cadet Bone Spurs.
  
  And she would probably "out" the incumbent VEEP, Miss Thing.
  
  Duckworth is definitely in my top three.
  
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Meiner49er says:

July 25, 2020 at 11:37 am

Whoever gets the nod should have the executive experience necessary to take over the job long before January 2025. That narrows the list considerably, and is probably why Harris gets the nod (that, and she was the one the Clintons always wanted to be POTUS).

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OpenSpace says:

July 25, 2020 at 9:40 pm

Rice – never run for office before, entire experience is in foreign relations and she will revive Benghazi. More likely to be next Secy of State

Duckworth – compelling hero story but politically centrist and not dynamic on stump. More likely to be Secy of VA

Bass- liberal and effective legislator but wont run for prez in 24, denying Dems incumbency power. No reason to select her.

Bottoms – dynamic speaker, compelling story but as 2 yr mayor will people buy that she is qualified on day 1?

lujan Grisham – former Health Secy, congresswoman and now governor. Could help Latino vote where Biden is weak. Dark horse ?

Harris – vetted in national campaign , compelling story/speaker, trailblazer. Liberal. Would not be seen as an objective AG now. Still strongest candidate who can be ready to run in 24

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CDW says:

July 26, 2020 at 7:17 am

@openspace. What makes you think Harris is a trailblazing liberal? She never defined herself during the primary. In fact she seemed to have her finger to the wind testing which way it was blowing, which is one reason, but certainly not the only reason she didn't make it to the end of the trail.

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1. Conserv. Head Banger says:
  
  July 26, 2020 at 8:54 am
  
  Semantically speaking, you may be mis-reading openspace's post…..
  
  "vetted in national campaign (comma) compelling story/speaker (comma) trailblazer (period)" then……"Liberal (period)"
  
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  1. OpenSpace says:
    
    July 26, 2020 at 3:20 pm
    
    Yes to commas
    
    Trailblazer in that she was the first woman and first AA as California attorney general (might be the same for her DA position) and presently only AA woman senator.
    
    Her voting record is very liberal but I agree she stumbled in the presidential race as she seemed less prepared on health care than she should have been. I think that experience though will help her perform better in 2024
    
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