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calguy

(5,306 posts) Wed Aug 5, 2020, 10:55 PM Aug 2020

If the VP choice is narrowed between Rice or Harris ..... [View all]

I think Kamala will be the choice. As good as Susan Rice is, she has never been battle tested on the campaign trail as Harris has. Harris is perfectly suited to play the attack dog role, and she has legislative experience to help push Joe's policies on Capitol Hill. Susan Rice is perfectly qualified to be Secretary of State to repair the damage trump has done to our relationships with our allies around the world.

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If the VP choice is narrowed between Rice or Harris ..... [View all] calguy Aug 2020 OP

Harris IMO is the better choice. EOM TruckFump Aug 2020 #1

Agree. grantcart Aug 2020 #2

Agree with every word. Bleacher Creature Aug 2020 #3

I fourth that sentiment Sugarcoated Aug 2020 #4

Joe Isn't Just Choosing A Running Mate; He's Choosing The Next President ChoppinBroccoli Aug 2020 #5

And Harris with her Presidential run Proved she could win? judeling Aug 2020 #21

Not a valid argument. Many don't succeed. Biden himself, didn't prior to this run. themaguffin Aug 2020 #48

In times of crisis America runs to old white men. radius777 Aug 2020 #85

The problem is she proved it by attacking Biden. ucrdem Aug 2020 #86

It was her right as a candidate to 'attack' him. radius777 Aug 2020 #88

It didn't look like a concern, it looked like an ambush, and it clearly was intended to be. ucrdem Aug 2020 #90

The party has needed that type of 'ambush' at white fragility radius777 Aug 2020 #91

She bet the farm and lost. Biden seems willing to forgive ucrdem Aug 2020 #92

excellent assessment Skittles Aug 2020 #124

2024??? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #33

Why would he? PTWB Aug 2020 #36

Because most Presidents do Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #37

I wouldn't want a Republican running the country at 85 years old either. PTWB Aug 2020 #40

Yes it is Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #41

That's ridiculous. PTWB Aug 2020 #43

No it's not Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #45

You didn't answer the question. PTWB Aug 2020 #47

I don't answer Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #49

Not answering is an answer. PTWB Aug 2020 #52

No Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #53

Anyone's extreme age diminishes their ability to be President. PTWB Aug 2020 #55

That is ageism Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #56

That's crazy talk. PTWB Aug 2020 #57

More ageism Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #64

No one is diminishing Biden except for you. PTWB Aug 2020 #68

I think Biden will make a great President Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #69

You're suggesting Biden is incapable of handling his succession properly. PTWB Aug 2020 #70

No I'm not Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #72

Those words are the logical conclusion of the argument you've chosen. PTWB Aug 2020 #73

No they are not Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #74

They are indeed. PTWB Aug 2020 #75

No it isn't Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #76

You still can't account for that position. PTWB Aug 2020 #77

Please Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #79

The issue is what would be better for party and country. PTWB Aug 2020 #81

No the issue is winning in November Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #82

Be carefull, he's baiting you. n/t demmiblue Aug 2020 #65

Biden at 86 is better than any wingnut at any age ucrdem Aug 2020 #58

You know what would be better than an 86 year old Biden? PTWB Aug 2020 #59

It would turn the second half of his term into a circus. ucrdem Aug 2020 #62

He doesn't need to announce anything. PTWB Aug 2020 #67

He said that from the git-go secondwind Aug 2020 #96

No he hasn't Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #101

Link, please (nt) muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #117

Convincing statement, and I agree. peacebuzzard Aug 2020 #6

Harris is a no-brainer choice AmericanCanuck Aug 2020 #7

Actually some African America's have issues with her Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #34

Naw, it's white Bernie progressives that have a problem with her... Callado119 Aug 2020 #61

I hope you're right Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #66

+1. The 'movement against Kamala' is irrational fear radius777 Aug 2020 #87

"some African America's(sic) have issues with" greyl Aug 2020 #89

Really? Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #93

You're feigning ignorance, adios. nt greyl Aug 2020 #94

No I'm not Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #95

Lol... PunkinPi Aug 2020 #97

So Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #99

Who is that?! PTWB Aug 2020 #102

No one Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #103

There were 12 people on that list. PTWB Aug 2020 #104

Maybe/Maybe not Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #105

Who did they prefer over Kamala? PTWB Aug 2020 #106

No one obviously Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #107

You're being disingenuous. PTWB Aug 2020 #108

Sure it would Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #109

It's overwhelmingly more than any other contender. PTWB Aug 2020 #110

Yes Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #111

31% seems like a lot when you consider that there were 12 choices to divide the support PTWB Aug 2020 #112

A lot Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #113

Definitely the most overwhelming support amongst the potential choices. PTWB Aug 2020 #114

Yet Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #115

Nope. PTWB Aug 2020 #116

Yes Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #118

I would say the support is overwhelming ... PTWB Aug 2020 #123

You can say whatever you like Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #125

And I do. PTWB Aug 2020 #126

Yes it is Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #128

So you are *obviously* making a shit argument muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #119

Sorry Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #120

When she is the VP candidate, she'll have overwhelming support from our black brothers and sisters. calguy Aug 2020 #127

I hope so Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #129

It will be Harris. MrsCoffee Aug 2020 #51

Both are fine choices Lithos Aug 2020 #8

I like them both. Kamala Harris has run for public office and Rice has not. Harris ran for... EarnestPutz Aug 2020 #9

Either is fine Delarage Aug 2020 #10

Lady Gaga is 66 days too young to be constitutionally eligible. Celerity Aug 2020 #26

Well poop. Delarage Aug 2020 #54

Completely agree. smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #11

Post removed Post removed Aug 2020 #12

I would much prefer Rice. Jeebo Aug 2020 #13

Fiona Hill (a British born, of British parents, dual citizen, who did not become a US citizen until Celerity Aug 2020 #28

Why do right wingers hate Rice so much? Jeebo Aug 2020 #78

the RW hates Rice due to her closeness to Clinton and Obama. They desperately wanted Celerity Aug 2020 #83

Number 4 is so low down the list, it means nothing muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #121

So do I. Susan Rice is best qualified to be Head of State Martin Eden Aug 2020 #80

Harris FTW TeamPooka Aug 2020 #14

It's gotta be Harris. SunSeeker Aug 2020 #15

I prefer Susan Rice. PurgedVoter Aug 2020 #16

Kamala is much better. Rice is stiff/boring radius777 Aug 2020 #17

:) They're not interviewing to host MSNBC shows, though, Hortensis Aug 2020 #24

I think Biden should hold a Zoom meeting and ask us LeftInTX Aug 2020 #18

Might be, but I sure as hell hope not. DFW Aug 2020 #19

What a gross post. MrsCoffee Aug 2020 #20

Somewhat agree tman Aug 2020 #23

I can live with that DFW Aug 2020 #42

Strongly agree. ucrdem Aug 2020 #31

I'm so happy it's Harris. MrsCoffee Aug 2020 #130

I'm not sure Harris will even be in the Administration. judeling Aug 2020 #22

Kamala is the one. nt PunkinPi Aug 2020 #25

Maybe Susan Rice is too much like Biden so with Harris he would add something more different JI7 Aug 2020 #27

Rice is perfectly competent, but.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2020 #29

Rice is a strategic thinker trusted by Obama to work in his inner circle for 8 years lostnfound Aug 2020 #30

It's Susan Rice. Confidently predicting her. berni_mccoy Aug 2020 #32

The VP choice will be Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #35

Knope. nt PunkinPi Aug 2020 #98

If it's down to these two TuxedoKat Aug 2020 #38

Rice would make a quality Secretary of State. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2020 #39

Agreed about Harris Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2020 #44

Exactly. MrsCoffee Aug 2020 #46

I think Rice could put Benghazi to rest quickly. ucrdem Aug 2020 #50

I think so too. Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2020 #71

I'm still holding out hoping for Keisha Lance Bottoms. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2020 #60

+1 ucrdem Aug 2020 #63

I also agree. NNadir Aug 2020 #84

Harris-yes.nt CatLady78 Aug 2020 #100

Has anyone who has never run for office become vice president? muriel_volestrangler Aug 2020 #122