I hadn't read that particular piece, but I've read others that basically say the same thing.
Kind of disgusting, and Chris Dodd lost a lot of points with me for this.
If he is too insecure to pick her as VP, I think she could make a good AG. I'm stunned that they have the same opinion of Warren.
I don't get it. Everyone, seems to be prepared for the idea that he won't run for a second term so he should think of the party and pick someone who can run against the next Republican candidate.
If it was Jim Jordan, I'd pay big money to see Harris dismember him.
If it was Jim Jordan, I'd pay big money to see Harris dismember him.
If this were to take place, you'd be both disappointed with the result and out big money. Harris sucked in the debates. She had no answers; just anecdotes, sound bites, and finger pointing.
If this were to take place, you'd be both disappointed with the result and out big money. Harris sucked in the debates. She had no answers; just anecdotes, sound bites, and finger pointing.
Really think so? I think we've had this exchange before when I posted her grilling Barr. I have been a Warren supporter, but I also like Harris.
Who do you think Biden should pick and who do you think he will pick?
in the age of Trump, the fact that someone said something nice about a powerful organization in her district is disqualifying? unless you tell me she IS a scientologist I really don't care that much about something she said ten years ago.
in the age of Trump, the fact that someone said something nice about a powerful organization in her district is disqualifying? unless you tell me she IS a scientologist I really don't care that much about something she said ten years ago.
It's unfortunate that she said that, but it was 10 years ago. Biden himself has said dumb things but, of course, the King of saying dumb things is Trump.
Can the Republicans who are so vocal on "religious freedom" really attack her for that?
Bass is at a Scientology opening and she mainly says she agrees with their creed which is: That all people whatever race, color or creed are created with equal rights.
Moving forward - it would be interesting to ask presidential candidates if they think Scientology should still be considered a religion.
You guys talk as if Dem voters have the same sensibilities that Trump voters do.
They don't.
So you think that one video clip is disqualifying?
Well, it depends on who it is. Bass is relatively unknown among the general public, so maybe one video can do it.
Harris and Duckworth have a long record that voters can consider to weigh missteps against. Bass, not so much. (I realize she has a record, but no one knows what it is. I certainly don't. Other than I think she's fairly progressive. Not even sure about that.)
The thing is, the Scientology thing (which I personally don't think is a big deal) will hurt her more among Dems that potential R or Ind voters.
In the end though, unless the pick is a total disaster, I don't think the VP pick matters very much. I don't think the vote total will differ much if it's Harris, Duckworth or Bass.
Now Rice, on the other hand, would be very interesting to watch. The R's will have a field day with Benghazi Redux but I don't know how that plays with the voters this many years out. I would imagine that Biden would have polled on the subject if he's serious about Rice.
You guys talk as if Dem voters have the same sensibilities that Trump voters do.
They don't.
So you think that one video clip is disqualifying?
Well, it depends on who it is. Bass is relatively unknown among the general public, so maybe one video can do it.
Harris and Duckworth have a long record that voters can consider to weigh missteps against. Bass, not so much. (I realize she has a record, but no one knows what it is. I certainly don't. Other than I think she's fairly progressive. Not even sure about that.)
The thing is, the Scientology thing (which I personally don't think is a big deal) will hurt her more among Dems that potential R or Ind voters.
In the end though, unless the pick is a total disaster, I don't think the VP pick matters very much. I don't think the vote total will differ much if it's Harris, Duckworth or Bass.
Now Rice, on the other hand, would be very interesting to watch. The R's will have a field day with Benghazi Redux but I don't know how that plays with the voters this many years out. I would imagine that Biden would have polled on the subject if he's serious about Rice.
A Benghazi redux could perhaps work in a normal election year. But we are not in a normal election year. I really wonder if voters are going to care about some made up scandal while their hair is on fire.
You guys talk as if Dem voters have the same sensibilities that Trump voters do.
They don't.
So you think that one video clip is disqualifying?
Well, it depends on who it is. Bass is relatively unknown among the general public, so maybe one video can do it.
Harris and Duckworth have a long record that voters can consider to weigh missteps against. Bass, not so much. (I realize she has a record, but no one knows what it is. I certainly don't. Other than I think she's fairly progressive. Not even sure about that.)
The thing is, the Scientology thing (which I personally don't think is a big deal) will hurt her more among Dems that potential R or Ind voters.
In the end though, unless the pick is a total disaster, I don't think the VP pick matters very much. I don't think the vote total will differ much if it's Harris, Duckworth or Bass.
Now Rice, on the other hand, would be very interesting to watch. The R's will have a field day with Benghazi Redux but I don't know how that plays with the voters this many years out. I would imagine that Biden would have polled on the subject if he's serious about Rice.
A Benghazi redux could perhaps work in a normal election year. But we are not in a normal election year. I really wonder if voters are going to care about some made up scandal while their hair is on fire.
Yeah, I think Benghazi only resonates with the deep base. Just another piece of b.s. to fire them up.
Karen Bass handled herself very well on MTP this morning.
All this is guesswork but IMHO since the obvious choice all along has been Kamala Harris the fact that Biden has not yet announced that she's the one makes me think that he really doesn't want her.
Karen Bass handled herself very well on MTP this morning.
All this is guesswork but IMHO since the obvious choice all along has been Kamala Harris the fact that Biden has not yet announced that she's the one makes me think that he really doesn't want her.
He said he would announce in early August. It's still early August. There is no "he has not yet announced" condition at this point. He's still on schedule.
I can’t remember there ever being so much anticipation in a vice presidential pick. At this point people just want November to get here ASAP. I’m telling you guys the tsunami will be blue water. It’s gonna be historic. And no I’m not being cocky, the excitement in the air is even greater than 2008.
I can’t remember there ever being so much anticipation in a vice presidential pick. At this point people just want November to get here ASAP. I’m telling you guys the tsunami will be blue water. It’s gonna be historic. And no I’m not being cocky, the excitement in the air is even greater than 2008.
I don't know. GOP is going to do everything they can to suppress the vote. And Russia and China will do everything they possibly can to keep Trump in office, they will realize they may never get another chance to harm our country so much without even firing a single shot. We are up against powerful forces here, let's not underestimate them.
I think it’ll be Harris. I’m not a big fan, but I think she’s the “safe” pick — known name, already vetted from being a candidate for president, pretty much in the middle ideologically in between progressive and moderate democrats. Harris would fit right into Biden’s apparent “front porch” campaign strategy of not doing anything splashy one way or the other, just “steady as she goes” and keep the focus on the orange a$$ clown in chief.
I think Harris has a 70% chance. Warren 10%, bass 5%, duckworth 5%, field 10%.
No way on Rice. Not because of Benghazi, but because her college-age son is a big Trump supporter, which is a story the media , and Team Trump, would *love*. No way does Team Biden want that distraction.
I can’t remember there ever being so much anticipation in a vice presidential pick. At this point people just want November to get here ASAP. I’m telling you guys the tsunami will be blue water. It’s gonna be historic. And no I’m not being cocky, the excitement in the air is even greater than 2008.
I hope you are right! I'd love to feel that enthusiasm but I was saying almost the same thing on MOL last time and then the Florida results came in.
People are worried about the damage he will do as we move closer to the election. I keep worrying he will do something magnanimous. A wildly generous middle class tax cut. Who in congress would not support it? A significant social security hike. That was on Warren's list. It doesn't seem like anyone cares how anything will be paid for so he could beat the Dems to the punch.
Would those measures give him enough support to win again?
I hope you are right! I'd love to feel that enthusiasm but I was saying almost the same thing on MOL last time and then the Florida results came in.
People are worried about the damage he will do as we move closer to the election. I keep worrying he will do something magnanimous. A wildly generous middle class tax cut. Who in congress would not support it? A significant social security hike. That was on Warren's list. It doesn't seem like anyone cares how anything will be paid for so he could beat the Dems to the punch.
Would those measures give him enough support to win again?
I really think this guy can give away the store, and he will still lose. People are fed up with his drama. People are fed up of him completely. He has embarrassed so many die hard republicans, he is a liability to the party now. It will take years for them to convince people that they are a conservative group. Of course we have the cult members lined up with their red solo cup, but they’re not the majority. They are the die hard segregationists, who would actually love to see a Berlin type wall down the middle of the country.
I really think this guy can give away the store, and he will still lose. People are fed up with his drama. People are fed up of him completely. He has embarrassed so many die hard republicans, he is a liability to the party now. It will take years for them to convince people that they are a conservative group. Of course we have the cult members lined up with their red solo cup, but they’re not the majority. They are the die hard segregationists, who would actually love to see a Berlin type wall down the middle of the country.
Well if you're right I'm certainly ready to celebrate.
And I hate to be greedy with my wishes but can we throw in some sort of indictment?
I really think this guy can give away the store, and he will still lose. People are fed up with his drama. People are fed up of him completely. He has embarrassed so many die hard republicans, he is a liability to the party now. It will take years for them to convince people that they are a conservative group. Of course we have the cult members lined up with their red solo cup, but they’re not the majority. They are the die hard segregationists, who would actually love to see a Berlin type wall down the middle of the country.
Well if you're right I'm certainly ready to celebrate.
And I hate to be greedy with my wishes but can we throw in some sort of indictment?
Did anyone read this? I caught the end of a discussion about it on Ari Melber's The Beat.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/07/kamala-harris-vice-president-sexism/