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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Why Gretchen Whitmer's stock is rising with Team Biden [View all]Firestorm49
(4,041 posts)3. She's a smart, tactful leader.
I was surprised to read this article. My first choice was Harris because shes a damn pit bull, but Id be very happy with Whitmer.
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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Which is more than you can say of several of the current Republican governors.
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2020
#10
I just googled him. 37 years old and a former Microsoft software engineer.
Lucky Luciano
Apr 2020
#12
Her stock tanked with me when she made a religious exception to the 50 person gathering limit.
Lucky Luciano
Apr 2020
#8
Why Joe Biden should pick 'that governor' to be his running mate - Karen Tumulty
question everything
Apr 2020
#20
COVID-19 will be under control in November and Whitmer can handle that and campaigning for VP
flamingdem
Apr 2020
#24
I really like the idea of Biden/Whitmer but what about the issue of losing a Dem gov.
honest.abe
Apr 2020
#25
Yeah, I guess the current Lt. Governor would be temporary until a special election was called.
honest.abe
Apr 2020
#28
Yes, I was thinking that too but just wondering if we would likely lose a Gov seat.
honest.abe
Apr 2020
#29
Campaigning starts once she has been selected, not just a week before the election
MichMan
Apr 2020
#32