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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrial balloon: Joe Biden & Beto O'Rourke 2020
This is just a trial balloon. Not an endorsement of any candidate. Just want to gauge the reaction.
MiniMe
(21,724 posts)I wish people would stop putting out Pres/VP things. The Presidential nominee chooses the VP nominee
DFW
(54,519 posts)At his age, even if elected, he could well be a one-term president (or less if his health doesn't hold up). In Biden's case, I would want to know who we are voting for as his replacement. He's fine, now, granted, and he knows better than anyone else running what the job entails. But we would never have elected someone his age before. Therefore, the nominee could legitimately be seen as part of a package deal.
Laffy Kat
(16,396 posts)I'm not going to budge on that.
DFW
(54,519 posts)Frankly, I don't care one whit about gender or color. I just want the best, most engaging, dynamic ticket we can offer. All genders and colors welcome to apply.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,128 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Either Pres or VP.
a kennedy
(29,784 posts)JMHO.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Little early for picking number one favorite, but doubt O'Rourke will be in top 5.
I'm positive that Avenatti is not a good choice.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)ripcord
(5,553 posts)After serving as VP alongside Biden Kamala Harris would be incredible not to mention that is an unbeatable ticket.
Laffy Kat
(16,396 posts)Although who knows what will happen between now and then?
I really like this combo. At the moment at least.
That being said--if Joey jumps in the entire dynamic of the 2020 race will change. And I do think a Biden/Harris ticket would be a steam roller. Even if he decides to sit out, we have a lot of talent waiting in the wings. For me, Harris/Warren/Booker are at the top of the list.
Runningdawg
(4,533 posts)But absolutely! They both should run. We need as many Dems out there, on message, 24/7 to ignite a fire under our base AND beyond as possible.
Demit
(11,238 posts)Biden was fine as a sidekick, fine as the sweet old uncle. But his bankruptcy bill is the reason college grads will be in debt till they die.
And let's let Beto O'Rourke acquire some more seasoning before we catapult him into high office.
BannonsLiver
(16,548 posts)Its the same tired, one dimensional argument used against orourke since November.
shanny
(6,709 posts)speaking of tired
brooklynite
(95,019 posts)brush
(53,978 posts)WheelWalker
(8,958 posts)a single term and will join with one of the many fine announced women to present a National Unity/Restoration Ticket that will crush the Magats.
Little Star
(17,055 posts)Mr. Ected
(9,675 posts)In my opinion, as much as I love Joe Biden, Joe is old guard and we need fresh blood at the top. Joe would make a terrific SOS. Beto needs more time and exposure, and Joe Kennedy will certainly be a player in the years to come.
fleur-de-lisa
(14,629 posts)Where are the people of color and women?
womanofthehills
(8,818 posts)Gothmog
(145,975 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,507 posts)Beto O'Rourke will run for the Senate, and Senator Cornyn's sphincter muscles are already twitching.
phylny
(8,396 posts)I'd like to see a woman as V.P. I am a woman, and I don't know that our ass-backwards country is ready to vote for a woman president.
I am, though
Crazyleftie
(458 posts)Based on his record he is not the best candidate right now...maybe in a few years.....
I like Biden, but would prefer someone who could last 8 years......
Biden if nominated would need a much more senior VP....
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)ariadne0614
(1,747 posts)No thanks. A ticket that doesnt reflect diversity leaves me cold and bored.
obnoxiousdrunk
(2,911 posts)No Biden, Bernie or Hillary.
aeromanKC
(3,331 posts)But it is too white and too male for the electorate. My money is on a Biden/Harris ticket. This is the Dem power ticket!!
pnwmom
(109,025 posts)will be thrilled to support the old white guy with the young white guy.
(And just our luck, Trump's run off to Russia and we're stuck with Nikki Haley as the GOP nominee.)
shanny
(6,709 posts)MoonchildCA
(1,301 posts)No matter what that ends up looking like.
Also, as much as I like them both, I would like to see someone a bit younger than Biden, and someone more experienced than ORourke.