Biden to announce VP selection panel by May 1

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

Former Vice President Joe Biden said he plans to announce the members of a selection committee who will help choose his running mate by May 1 as speculation continues to mount over his vice presidential pick.

“We’re going to probably be announcing the setting up of that committee, which we’re doing now, between the people who have agreed to serve on it, and we will be announcing the formation of that I assume by May 1 we’ll have that done,” he said on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” early Wednesday morning.

Biden added that the committee will likely take until July to narrow the hunt for a vice president down to the top three contenders.

Announcing his selection committee would officially launch Biden’s search for a running mate, though speculation has already exploded as to who he could pick after he vowed to select a woman for the role.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/494056-biden-to-announce-selection-panel-for-vp-pick-by-may-1

[yellowwoodII]

1. Please, let it be Elizabeth Warren

In these dark days, we need someone with the intelligence, experience, and integrity to be a help to Biden and to step up in case he became ill for any reason.

Yes, she's a woman, so she fills that prescription, but, on the whole, I don't like to choose candidates just because of race, gender, etc.
Just pick the most qualified person. I think she is that person.

[LuvNewcastle]

3. I second that.

The Democratic Party loves Warren, too. She would be the best consensus candidate. A Biden/Warren ticket would be formidable.

[ananda]

4. No, we need Warren in the Senate.

Massachusetts has a Reep governor and I do not
want to see her replaced with a Reep.

[marble falls]

11. 100%!

[onetexan]

18. second that - Ms. E to stay in the Senate. She is best there for many reasons.

[BComplex]

31. NO WE DO NOT NEED WARREN IN THE SENATE!!! WE NEED WARREN TO BE VP!!

I'm tired of these broken records that want to keep this amazing woman down. We can elect a different senator!!!!

[Hortensis]

36. There are legal ways to minimize the time a Republican

appointee could serve, including conceivably to no time depending on when she sent her notice of resignation and the date she planned to last serve. This was all carefully examined back in 2016 when she was being considered for HRC's running mate.

As for MA voters replacing Ted Kennedy with come-from-behind anomaly Republican Scott Brown, they replaced him with Warren herself at their next chance. After what the Republicans have been doing now, probably little danger of their electing a Republican?

I'm sure Warren's again at least on Biden's very short list. Also that Biden doesn't need anyone to tell him who he wants to work with, but rather to vet candidates and investigate and advise on issues like this.

[Baclava]

7. Yes! She's a fighter! Go with Liz!

[FailureToCommunicate]

15. We've been thru this here. Biden needs someone younger and who doesn't lose a senate...

seat to be his running mate.

Warren is great, but there are others with fewer considerations.

[WhiteTara]

19. I think that person is Kamala Harris

she's all of that and more. Younger by 20 years, experienced in government and a strong leader and just as intelligent but more personal.

But I'll vote for Joe/? no matter who.

[Owl]

22. I agree!

[Raine]

30. I'm hoping for Amy. 🤞 nt

[Marrah_Goodman]

32. I agree completely

[JI7]

2. who was on Obama's selection committee ?

[bucolic_frolic]

5. So is it a vetting committee, or an advisory committee?

I trust Biden to go with someone he has rapport with, which sort of implies a Senator he's known while in the Senate or as VP. A dark horse might be a retired Senator, or even a governor that interacted with him in the Obama Administration. That's where I can't quite get my head around Governor Whitmer as his choice. She's a ticket-balancing selection to grab Michigan, don't know if he knows her well. But like everyone else it's just my speculation, so make a solid choice, Joe! Pick us a winner!

[CTyankee]

42. Her speech at the convention opens with

Hello, I'm Gretchen Whitmer. Or, as President Trump knows me "that woman."

She'd get a roaring response from the delegates.

[musclecar6]

6. Many of us Democrats

Might think Kamala, Amy or Gretchen Witmer are already in the 3 most likely choices at this point. Any one of them would be a great pick and they are all relatively young to balance out Joe’s age for those who want a young VP to step in if Joe has health issues or dies.

Elizabeth Warren would also be an outstanding choice and although she’s not as old as Joe, she is going to be 71 I think when they take office. Not a reason to not pick her, but something to consider.

[quickesst]

8. I hope Joe....

... does not make his choice from among any of the former candidates. I believe there are good reasons for this.

1. There are some candidates who I believe will bring little or nothing to his campaign.
2. There are several candidates that would better serve the country, and themselves by staying in the positions they now hold.
3. There are several candidates who would be ideal choices for key positions in a Biden Administration.

There are several women outside of this group who would be qualified for the position. He has plenty of time, and I am sure he will do the proper vetting before making a choice. If it were up to me, and I had to make that choice today, I would probably lean towards Val Demings or Gretchen Whitmer, giving Demings a slight edge.

[FloridaBlues]

9. Don't set yourselves up for disappointment if he chooses someone else you want

He will pick the best to fit his administration, policies and vision.

[elleng]

12. Yes

[Maven]

23. That describes most Democrats

He needs to pick the best person to motivate turnout among the base and win the election.

We don't need another Tim Kaine on the ticket. (No offense to Kaine who is a solid Democrat and a good person, but he was 100% the wrong choice in 2016)

[marble falls]

10. Its going to be Kamala Harris or Amy Klobachar. We need Elizabeth Warren in the Senate!

[Renew Deal]

13. How do I get on that committee?

And can I pull a Cheyney and choose myself?

[McKim]

14. We Need Someone Dynamic and Fast

We need someone dynamic and fast. This sounds like a slow drip event. Who is on the committee. Better fire us some youth and the medical and science community. Hurry up! What are they afraid of? Be bold!!!!

[BlueMTexpat]

17. I LOVE Elizabeth.

But NOT for Veep!

She is much better off in the Senate right now, where we need her to keep fighting the good fight for us all.

I also believe that whoever is chosen to be Veep should also be younger, even though Warren is an extremely youthful 70-year-old. In 2024, she will be 74.

I wanted Elizabeth for President: nothing less. She was, is and will always be Top-of-the-Ticket material.

I also would like to see someone other than ANY of the Dem Senators who were primary candidates.

[onetexan]

20. So when should we expect an announcement who the VEEP pick is?

In 2008 it was on August 23rd.

[Chicago1980]

21. I don't know...

I love Warren, she was my first choice, but I do understand the risk.

The last time someone a Massachusetts senator was plucked from the ranks, they ended up with (R) Scott Brown.

The governor (though he's done a good job) is a republican. Would he appoint the position or a special election?

Harris is okay and you know that California would replace her with another democrat.

[peoli]

24. Why is a panel selecting his running mate instead of him?

[Baclava]

25. That's a good question, I've never heard of such a thing. A selection committee will choose? July?

[obamanut2012]

40. This is literally what every candidate does

All parties.

[Peacetrain]

26. Your pulling my leg right???

There is always a committee that researches the records of potential VP Candidates to lessen any surprises. Remember when Biden said he was vetted 10 different ways by the Obama committees..

[peoli]

28. No I don't remember that and there is no need to mock me either, thanks.

[drray23]

29. that is always how responsible candidates proceed

They have a panel of trusted people recommend and vet potential choices. The candidate of course decides which it should be but the ground work is done by a commitee. You want to make sure whomever gets to be the running mate is thoroughly vetted.

[Hortensis]

37. They're NOT. He's already said he wants someone to be

what he was to Obama. A completely trustworthy friend and experienced assistant president who can handle a heavy portfolio.

Only Biden can choose that person. A committee can vet and examine and advise on political advantages/disadvantages and legal issues. Such as establishing that Warren's seat would almost certainly go to a Democrat and that a Republican appointee would have little time to cause trouble.

I think Warren would be perfect to head up turning some of the huge domestic problems created by Republican devastation and neglect into big advances. Whoever he chooses will be a strong person.

[obamanut2012]

39. They always do this, both Dems and GOP

This is SOP.

[SomewhereInTheMiddle]

27. My thoughts are ...

Witmer for VP - Biden does not need someone to help with passing legislation, he was in the senate for 30+ years. Having someone with the executive experience to take over the job on Day 2 if something catastrophic happens is important.

Harris for AG - She can help shape law enforcement nation wide and it puts her in a good place for a later run for president.


Rice for SecState - She has great diplomatic and national security chops, but no election experience. This is the job she has been working towards her whole career.


Warren for Senate Majority Leader - Puts her in the best place to put her agenda forward and to ride herd on all democratic legislation.

Find places in the Administration for Beto, Pete, Abrams, and others to grow future party leaders.

[brooklynite]

34. Biden (or any President) doesn't get to choose the Senate Majority Leader

If Dems take control there's virtually no chance that it won't be Schumer.

[SomewhereInTheMiddle]

35. Not the President's choice ...

I know the Senate Majority Leader is not the President's choice. It is just the position I would like to see Warren take. It would require her to be elected by her peers. But I think she could do the most good there.

Sort of my Fantasy Dem Leadership Team!

[brooklynite]

38. What is the basis for choosing Warren?

The role of Senate Maj Leader isn't to decide policy; it's to build consensus among the Democratic Caucus to support the policy. What is Warren's skill set in this regard?

[Marrah_Goodman]

33. I want someone who can bring excitement and enthusiasm to the ticket

Please not a female version of Tim Kaine.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

41. Just so long as the VP selection panel isn't Dick Cheney.