will be glad when Veepstakes side show is over

KNOWS. I bet Joe is laughing hos butt off at the damn feeding frenzy.

from a positive standpoint--but it could quickly become more divisive than helpful.

five days after it’s announced.

Joe knows what he's doing, and he announced it would be announced just before the Convention that starts next Monday. He's merely on schedule as he sees and sets it. If we just let him go about his business, no "side show" develops.

And...he's making a serious and considered decision.
Recall those who didn't do so - aka, John McCain?

I’m concerned about a negative reaction if he picks a Caucasian.

the intense focus and rancor will die down.

they can find or make up waiting to attack him or her with.

just taking 2 top choices (Whitmer and Harris) both have already received intense media focus and will mot have trouble shifting to Veep level messaging.

I have hopes since she dropped out that it would be Harris, but I would understand Whitmer choice. Most others I wouldn't feel as strongly positive about but also wouldn't feel negative.

I think Susan Rice is the riskiest choice.

It’s a fundamentally boring decision that isn’t getting any more interesting for being dragged out for six months. Pick someone, print some signs and lets get on with it.