Sherrod Brown is now every Democrat's favourite Veep pick - except for the Senate problem

[Soph0571]

herrod Brown, the popular Democratic senator from the crucial swing state of Ohio, has ruled himself out for a presidential run, saying that he would stay where he was and “do everything he can to elect a Democratic president and Democratic Senate”. He is uniquely well placed to do both – but there may be a difficult choice involved. Deciding to sit aside from the increasingly crowded Democratic primary field means that Brown is now even more attractive as a proposition for vice-president on the ticket of whoever emerges victorious from the primary.
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It will not have escaped the notice of any of the Democratic contenders that, if they ran with Brown, they could basically bank Ohio, plus expect a much easier campaign in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Nothing in American politics is ever certain, but that is undoubtedly the kind of ticket Republicans will fear most – a Midwest anchored by Brown would be an incredibly difficult electoral firewall for Trump to overcome.
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There is one large problem, however, with picking Brown as a running-mate, and that problem is the Senate. If Brown steps down from his seat to become vice-president, he leaves the seat open for the rest of his term. That vacancy would be filled by appointment by the state’s governor – a Republican. In some states, a special election is then held – but Ohio is not among them, so the appointee would last until the seat comes up for reelection in 2024.

[link:https://www.newstatesman.com/world/north-america/2019/03/sherrod-brown-now-every-democrat-s-favourite-veep-pick-except-senate|

Interesting Analysis

[enough]

1. Let's not waste Sherrod Brown on VP. NT

[MH1]

8. +1000.

President or Senator.

I have no doubt that if he ran for Prez, he would win, with coattails. But maybe not enough to overcome the loss of his Senate seat.

He was my top choice anyway. But if he isn't Prez, I want him in the Senate. You are right, veep would be a waste for him.

[Kurt V.]

2. seeing how he dropped out of presidential contention despite having a decent

chance, i would think he has zero interest in vp.

[Turbineguy]

3. I think we need a fully functioning VP

to help the next President overcome the trump era.

And the Cabinet will have to be part of the well-oiled machine as well.

[FM123]

4. Yes if he leaves, then a repub governor would fill Brown's senate seat, sure don't want that!

Plus he is doing a FANTASTIC job in the senate and he just showed why we need him in the senate:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sherrod-brown-trump-judicial-nominees_n_5c81ad0fe4b08d5b785fc3c2

[Bradshaw3]

5. Brown at the top would carry Ohio; VP not so much

VP candidates may help in certain areas to a some extent but it's the top of the ticket voters care about. Plus he is such a storng, effective voice in the senate. Having said that, I would love him as a presidential candidate and think he would be a sure-fire winner.

[MH1]

9. What you said. nt

[CrossingTheRubicon]

6. Sherrod Brown can remain a much needed voice (and vote) in the Senate if we nominate

"Scranton Joe" Biden who would clean up in the region.

[jcgoldie]

7. yeah the better solution is Klobuchar

If you are looking for a popular senator from the upper midwest to anchor the region you take Klobuchar. Or Duckworth.

[MH1]

10. Good suggestions! nt

[Hortensis]

11. We must get a senate majority! I've always liked him,

I even once paid retail for his wife's book , but now I want him keeping that senate seat safe.

Anyway, we have a lot of people to please, and a good VP choice is likely to vary depending on race and gender.

[crazycatlady]

12. Could Pete B fill the midwestern VP slot?

[Iggo]

13. How about Not A Senator for VP?

[BannonsLiver]

14. That would be a disaster for the party as far as the senate.

His seat would go instantly to a republican likely lost for years if not decades to come. Ohio is not going in our direction unfortunately.