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The Velveteen Ocelot

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5. The choice doesn't have to be "bold." The important thing

Reply to progressoid (Reply #3)

Fri May 22, 2020, 05:47 PM

May 2020

is whether they are competent, trustworthy and able to work well with the top of the ticket. I don't even know what "bold" is supposed to mean - unexpected? Unusual? If those are the criteria, Sarah Palin was a bold choice, and we saw how that worked out.

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another thought.If not allowed,I can delete [View all] Nikki28 May 2020 OP

All the more reason it SHOULD be a woman of color. Tammy, Kamala or Stacy. Squinch May 2020 #1

The GOP will slime whoever is chosen. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2020 #2

Biden's apparent consideration of Amy would indicate that he's not concerned with race for VP pick. progressoid May 2020 #3

The choice doesn't have to be "bold." The important thing The Velveteen Ocelot May 2020 #5

The hate for Obama is equal to the hate they had for Hillary. LakeArenal May 2020 #4

Elizabeth Warren for VP, Kamala Harris for Supreme Court dragonlady May 2020 #6

My own preferences aside, I think Biden should not pick any Senator Marie Marie May 2020 #7