Harris allies granted call with Biden campaign after Dodd blowup
Source: Politico
Allies of Kamala Harris sought and received a meeting with Joe Bidens campaign staff this week after a leader of his vice presidential vetting team was quoted doubting whether shed be a loyal No. 2.
Prominent supporters of the California senator asked for the virtual sit-down on the heels of a POLITICO report Monday that Harris is not a lock for VP. It quoted former Sen. Chris Dodd, one of four members of the vetting unit, remarking to a prominent Democratic donor that Harris had no remorse for attacking Biden during a debate last year. Bidens campaign at the time viewed the attack Harris went after Biden for opposing a school busing program as a cheap shot contrived to make him look racially insensitive.
That story and another recent POLITICO report detailed that a contingent of Democrats is lobbying against Harris to be chosen as Bidens running mate.
The conference call included several of the states highest-ranking elected officials and labor and business leaders, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Secretary of State Alex Padilla, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, state schools chief Tony Thurmond, state Treasurer Fiona Ma and Chad Griffin, a Democratic consultant and former head of Human Rights campaign, according to organizers.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/31/harris-allies-biden-call-dodd-389848
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Others against her.
I still think, as I've said before, it will not be one of those frequently being mentioned.
We'll soon know.
JGug1
(320 posts)Harris would be vulnerable on a couple of fronts. The worst is that she reportedly laughed when asked about her own marijuana use while having sent a fair number of people to prison for using. Her attack on Biden would be featured. It appears to me that she is not the right candidate.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Her presidential campaign failed, with her dropping out, before the first primaries, caucuses.
Guessing Biden needs a better campaigner?
kiri
(786 posts)She has opposed the Innocence Project. Even re-prosecuted a man found wrongfully imprisoned. She accepted huge moneys from police unions and never brought a single prosecution against police misconduct.
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Stand and Fight
(7,480 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,245 posts)paleotn
(17,781 posts)TDale313
(7,820 posts)getagrip_already
(14,250 posts)She is too driven. She wants to be potus too much. She is aggressive. She doesn't speak well. She isn't liked....
Where have we heard these types of arguments before? Oh yeah, every time a strong female and/or minority becomes a front runner in anything.
Reality check people. A lot of your anti-harris arguments are petty and superficial.
Joe will make his own choice. No matter who he chooses, someone will be bent out of shape because it isn't there choice.
sheshe2
(83,340 posts)paleotn
(17,781 posts)Seems Dodd needs to put on his big boy shoes. It was a tough primary fight. Things were said. Stale, weak soup really, but dear god, folks, let it go. If you want a super duper loyal BFF in politics, I suggest taking Truman's advice and visiting an animal shelter. Lots of cute cuddlies who'd love to curl up in your lap and do your bidding. I don't expect such behavior from a qualified VP. We don't need a Pence clone.
regnaD kciN
(26,035 posts)If it was Harris's "people," it's a bad move. Now, if Biden picks her, it will look like he "gave in" to a pressure campaign by them.
If it wasn't them, well, the only person who could benefit from Biden being made to look weak is...I wonder if we have a mole problem.
AZ8theist
(5,339 posts)But isn't Politico a hotbed of "both siderism"? Always looking for the "democrats in disarray" angle?
If so, I wouldn't waste 10 milliseconds on this....
MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)I wasn't thrilled with what she did during that debate but if Joe's doesn't hold a grudge over it I won't either. Personally I think she's better suited to be Attorney General.
ananda
(28,783 posts)...
JGug1
(320 posts)Absolutely. She is better suited to be Attorney General.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)And was being considered as a possible number 2 would not be facing the same criticisms for being too mean In fact, being willing to throw punches so the top of the ticket can appear above the fray is often seen as a benefit. Just sayin.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)PatSeg
(46,804 posts)that Biden won't announce his VP pick next week, but the 2nd week in August. Kind of frustrating, but it is good publicity for his campaign at a time when he can't hold rallies. Draw out the suspense.
delisen
(6,039 posts)PatSeg
(46,804 posts)but as I recall, people do recuperate quickly and the media will keep Biden in the news cycle.
Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)...after Biden. Among other things, Bush called Supply-Side Economics "Voodoo Economics". Still, Reagan picked him as VP and threby united the Republican Party. Saying you should not pick someone who was tough on you during the primary is nuts.
AZ8theist
(5,339 posts)I very clearly remember the "voodoo economics" jab. It hit home.
Funny thing is, 40 years later GHWB was proven right. IT WAS (AND IS) VOODOO Economics.
We didn't get "trickled down" , we got pissed on....
James48
(4,416 posts)The last few VP picks havent come with a lot of study- if really like to see a list of perhaps five to eight that are seriously being considered, so that we all could hear, see, and debate who they are, and the advantages and disadvantages of each, BEFORE he makes his pick.
I wasnt pleased with Harris earlier, but the more I hear and look at her, the more comfortable I am that she could handle it. But I want that same study for the others. I heard Duckworth, but I think she is too new on the Senate level. Id like someone with more years of experience, I think. There are other good candidates as well. Can we please get a short list together, and maybe start talking about them in a shortlist thread?
raging moderate
(4,281 posts)They are both newer than most on the Senate level.
Hulk
(6,699 posts)There were a few others as well...but you know, that's politics baby. It's the way the game is played in these types of races. Should she apologize? I think it's water under the bridge. She tried to dislodge VP Biden and rattle his cage, and she did it pretty well. I thought at the time it was a cheap shot, and a long shot cheap shot; but that's the way the game is played. Senator Warren had a few, so did Mayor Pete....and others as well. Everyone was trying to knock the other off balance and take the lead. She missed. She didn't accomplish what she wanted, but she threw it out there. She had a point, but I think attacking Biden directly as the cause for her riding a bus across town when she was a little kid was a long reach.
Move on. This race is about getting EVERY repuKKKe GOPutin puppet out of government. If Senator Harris gets the VP job, she'll be great. She'll kick that little percy ass kisser's butt right out from behind his podium, and "mama will be upset" because he debated a woman....tsk, tsk.
lastlib
(22,981 posts)Sometimes the best allies you can have are the folks who roughed you up way back when. Sen. Harris did prove that she could throw a good punch, and that could be a valuable skill against AnusMouth. I'll certainly take her on the ticket, just as I would anybody down to, and including, an old rusty Dodge hubcap (and I LOATHE Dodge products).
DeminPennswoods
(15,246 posts)If you can't take criticism or absorb a punch or two at a debate, politics is not for you.
question everything
(47,265 posts)been so front and center.
And if anyone is being offended, or want to alert than take your head out of the sand. This is real!
Harris could not even get her presidential campaign right, how can anyone expect her to be able to step in if Biden cannot complete his term?
In general, I wish, not that my opinion matters much, that the running mate should be evaluated on these qualities, not on "identity."
When Bill Clinton was looking at a running mate, he said how strange it felt, like selecting Hillary next husband..
napi21
(45,806 posts)something that would get voters to remember THEM! All of the candidates were bracing for hits on them because they were in a competition to be the last one standing. I'm hoping Joe will pick her for his VP because I recognize Joe is older than most nominees have been and we all have to think ahead of election day. He needs someone who really could be President if called upon to do so. IMO there's only one other woman in the group he is choosing from & that is Elizabeth Warren. The only reason I didn't say Warren as VP is because I think it would be a mistake to have both candidates on the ticket be over 70. The other candidates all didn't have enough experience.
Before you all start berating me for picking on older people, I'm 78 & I know how some people think those over 70 have one foot in the grave!
NellieStarbuck
(265 posts)He should enjoy his lobbying and retirement and leave governance to the under-80 crowd.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Apparently Biden chose him to help vent VP candidates.
Guess Biden values Dodd's input.
AZ8theist
(5,339 posts)picks HIMSELF as VP, a la Dick Cheney?
UGH!! Just joking......even we're not that stupid.
jcgoldie
(11,584 posts)I understand the sentiment but he could also be laying cover for Joes pick. If thats the case I think Duckworth is very likely.
Iggo
(47,487 posts)And I'm with Harris on this one. "It was a debate!"
yellowcanine
(35,692 posts)First rule of serving in a selection committee: keep EVERYTHING CONFIDENTIAL.
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Baclava
(12,047 posts)MrsCoffee
(5,801 posts)Fired Up!
Ready to Go!
hamsterjill
(15,214 posts)Amy Klobuchar took her name out of the running for the good of the country.
I feel like Kamala Harris should let the process work and if shes Bidens choice, well then thats fine. But I feel like shes lobbying for the job a little too much.
Theres nothing wrong with assertively presenting her qualifications, but if at this stage of the game, shes having to correct things with Chris Dodd, it just doesnt feel right to me.
That said, if she is the pick, Ill shut up and never say anything negative about her again.