I guess we might have to get used to the sound of it.

I mean, I am impressed with her, so maybe I can get past that!

Probably more than I should...

a very unknown person for the VP slot isn't such a good idea? If weeks and weeks need to go into explaining "Vice-President who??" a lot of ground could be lost.

I will add that no matter who Biden selects, no matter how much I personally dislike that choice, the VP selection will not alter my vote. It never does.

It balances out the 'Establishment' tag. People want something young, new and fresh.

The old rules have changed.

Pence wasn't too well-known but he was a Governor. Jack Kemp maybe, but he had a big following with economic conservatives.

Not saying I blame you...

She was still a governor though. Honestly, I had at least heard of her.

As soon as they are named they won't be unknown any more. And a VP doesn't need to be known nationally, but in key swing states. Also, someone who is not widely known may not have a lot of baggage to explain away.

Optics and attracting votes at the ballot box is one consideration. But there are other, more long-term considerations. And those are (1) the role of the vice president in advising the president on a range of topics, from foreign policy to economic policy to congressional relations; and, (2) heaven forbid it happening, stepping into the presidency should anything happen to the sitting president. This latter is a particular consideration for an older president.

I think both of these smart women are stellar. But I'm not certain that they entirely fit the bill for serving as VP after the election. Their appeal is great, but the breadth of their experience across a range of federal concerns may be at issue when so much reform at the federal level is at stake in the next presidency. (One has been a mayor for two years, the other a representative for three.) Biden will need a co-president. And beyond getting himself elected, he must also be thinking about governing ... for which he will need a strong, experienced partner, and one potentially capable of taking over the reins.

I may be wrong in assessing either of these potential candidates as unready to govern. I especially like Val Demings. In the end, it will be Biden's choice, and I wouldn't be surprised if his choice might be, well, surprising.

wonder if she has enough experience. We need to be looking beyond 2020 in that regard (assuming Biden doesn't run). The fresh face has some appeal, but not a deciding factor for me. Having said that, if she is chosen she will run rings, around Pence.

It's why I voted for Gwen Graham in the FL Gov. primary. I still think she would make a very good Governor, and she also had name recognition. Gillum probably won, but there would have been zero question of it if he had chosen here for his running mate, instead of someone guy a lot of went CHRIS KING WHO? about, especially since there were several excellent women he could have chosen, and King had never served as a public servant.

Inexperienced at the national level but as long as Biden stay healthy for a year, i think either one of them would be excellent and ready to lead.

And I understand. Biden is not a spring chicken. His VP needs to be 100% ready to take over. I don't think either of these women is, though I admire them both.

I'm holding hope for Susan Rice.

The important thing is someone with experience who can reassure voters. Mayor Bottoms or Stacey Abrams won't do that. Demings doesn't have much experience in politics, but her experience as police chief shows her executive leadership and crime dropped during her time in charge, so that's something to point to when the Republicans try to paint us as soft on crime.

That's 14 years younger than Joe Biden.

I will be very excited if he chooses either of these ladies.

to Duckworth? While I'm not in favor of Biden picking a woman just to be picking a woman, I thought Duckworth, whom I saw mentioned somewhere, to be one of my favorite picks whether it be man or woman.

for persons with disabilities. My niece was disabled years ago and has become a sexuality educator, worked with Planned Parenthood many years and is now an individual trainer in the field. Duckworth would be excellent on so many levels but i don't know if she is interested.