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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Ok, ok, how bout any Dem President WITH MAYOR PETE AS VICE??? [View all]McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)41. I don't know. This strikes me as tokenism.
Like Geraldine Ferraro. "Hey, maybe we can increase a certain demographics turn out by throwing them a bone?" Remember, VP is not really a job. It is just a stepping stone to a job as in "The party would consider someone like you in 8 years." Why not consider someone like him now?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Oh, I can't argue w/you about that. It's long past time. We're about the last First World nation...
Honeycombe8
Jun 2019
#40
Dude(tte), if Pete wins the nomination I will be SO F'ING BEHIND him, he's honestly my first choice
mr_lebowski
Jun 2019
#9
If Pete isn't the nominee, he needs to be VP. America deserves someone like him.
Honeycombe8
Jun 2019
#11
The Running Mate Must Be A Woman, Period - Turning To A Direct Answer To Your Question
corbettkroehler
Jun 2019
#42