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In reply to the discussion: Over 300 DNC delegates, members urge Biden to pick Bass for VP [View all]The Magistrate
(95,255 posts)7. The Baggage Attracts Such People, Ma'am
Were Rep. Bass the nominee, they could feel their views had gone mainstream. They haven't, of course, but it would bring them some bit of joy, for a few months at least.
I suspect the national ticket will manage quite well without a former Venceremos Brigade member, and will have a unified Party solidly behind it.
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Look, I don't want to argue with you. Politico was and is know to side with Bernie consistently
Thekaspervote
Aug 2020
#15
That seems nuts to me. Why pick someone with such obviously exploitable baggage?
scarletwoman
Aug 2020
#3
I totally agree.... the VP's job in a campaign has historically been "attack dog"
groundloop
Aug 2020
#21
I agree. Because once she's the VP, she will be in the room, at the table, and will learn
PatrickforO
Aug 2020
#35
I really appreciate your observations about this Politico "Dems in disarray" columnist. Her shtick
scarletwoman
Aug 2020
#45
Agree! Bass won't help with North Carolina, either. But Elizabeth Warren sure would!!!
BComplex
Aug 2020
#27
At this point I think she'd be a lead weight what with the Scientology/Castro business.
Vinca
Aug 2020
#44
pure fuckery - might as well get Kanye...Bass, Scientology & Castro fer fuck's sake...
bringthePaine
Aug 2020
#47
The right is already pushing the idea that moderate Biden is just a bait-and-switch
Sapient Donkey
Aug 2020
#52