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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCBS News poll: Elizabeth Warren tops Democrats' wish list for VP
Economic expertise and crisis management skills are top qualities Democratic voters want to see in a vice-presidential pick for their party even more so than executive or legislative experience as concerns about the pandemic and the economy now become a lens through which voters see that selection process.
Those criteria become even more important to Democrats who are very concerned about either their own job losses, or contracting the coronavirus themselves.
Elizabeth Warren is well atop Democratic voters' list of those who should be considered for vice president with 71% saying she should be and Warren also outpaces other possible picks by a wide margin as their first choice for the job: Warren at 36% first choice, to Kamala Harris' 19%, Stacey Abrams at 14%, and Amy Klobuchar at 13%. No one else gets over 4%.
Warren is the top pick among white Democrats and liberals by large margins. Warren is among the top picks for black Democrats too, but they are more evenly split between Warren, Abrams and Harris. Warren is also among the top with moderate Democrats, for whom the top three picks are Warren, Klobuchar and Harris.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/elections-2020/cbs-news-poll-elizabeth-warren-tops-democrats-wish-list-for-vp/ar-BB13xDEW?li=BBnb7Kz
Historic NY
(37,453 posts)He need someone younger that could go to a 2024 or beyond.
Arkansas Granny
(31,528 posts)There are several women who would be a good VP choice.
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)USALiberal
(10,877 posts)honest.abe
(8,685 posts)Her age.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)We can't be taking any chances with the Senate. If we don't win it back, America is over.
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)corporate media is herding Dems. .
Herd Immunity.
Sure seems that way!
Skya Rhen
(2,701 posts)Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)Lets give the GOP an excuse to bring up Benghazi again. Brilliant.
ms liberty
(8,596 posts)She presents as a much younger woman, even knowing her age it's impossible to believe she's her age.
Magilla
(14 posts)Sherrod Brown from Ohio but, since he isn't in the running Sen Warren would be my choice among those being considered.
Not based on her political positions as much as due to VP Biden's age and health history we need a VP who is as qualified as Biden to step in and take over at a moments notice.
I believe Sen Warren is that person
budkin
(6,714 posts)We need a woman of color, who is younger.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I think Kamala is the best choice.
Why do you think that. How is Sen Harris or Ms Abrams better qualified than Sen Warren. For that matter how are any of them better qualified than Sen Brown
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)Baclava
(12,047 posts)Gidney N Cloyd
(19,847 posts)...since she isn't, I just don't see her in the two-slot.
I think the VP needs to be a little younger.
Like Harris.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)TheFarseer
(9,326 posts)Shes completely unacceptable to the majority? Why do you think that is?
Green Line
(1,123 posts)Yes, there will be a special election, but what if Charlie Baker whos hugely popular here decides to run? The seat is lost, plus shes over 70 and couldnt manage to finish better than 3rd in her own state.
pattyloutwo
(279 posts)People want an expert on economics and policy for big change.. we need her!
Quixote1818
(28,968 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)juanito2
(1 post)the Biden team probably thinks Klobuchar will help to win in the general even though she's the most boring candidate.
GP6971
(31,205 posts)Klobuchar is boring? Really???
Not the greatest first post on a Democratic board.
Trumpocalypse
(6,143 posts)Alacritous Crier
(3,818 posts)Welcome.
Nonhlanhla
(2,074 posts)I think people are looking for someone with "a plan for that" in these uncertain times (even more than they did a few months ago when the primaries were still being fought).
She also brings the progressive chops that can help unite the party.
Yes, she's not a woman of color, but of the women of color who have been mentioned, only Kamala Harris has what it takes. Stacy Abrams is not ready to step into the presidency the way either Kamala or Elizabeth would be, and given Biden's age and potential infirmity in the next 4 years, that is important. And of the two, I think Elisabeth Warren has better organizational skills.
Finally, Warren's age is not a problem. At 70, she is 7 years younger than Biden, which at that age is a huge difference. Moreover, women generally live longer than men, and she is clearly in excellent shape. So no, she is not too old.
Meadowoak
(5,558 posts)Sugarcoated
(7,728 posts)Whither? Or Harris?
mopinko
(70,208 posts)that's my guess. besides their relationship in the obama wh, and her stellar qualifications, he would not be taking her away from an active roll right now.
imho, that time matters. remember how much the franken seating hold up cost us.
time is power. replacing any of the others on the list costs time.
Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)mopinko
(70,208 posts)i could write a book. she did write a book. i hear it's good.
Dem4Life1102
(3,974 posts)Will she help attract more progressive voters to the ticket? And doesn't she give the GOP an excuse to bring up Benghazi again? Plus she's never run for office before. Will she be a good and effective campaigner?
Owl
(3,643 posts)yellowwoodII
(616 posts)Elizabeth Warren is the best choice. She has been planning for leadership for years.
So another good Senator will take her place in her state if the voters are wise.
We need her at the TOP!
Maxheader
(4,374 posts)Her in your face attitude..She can make the tough decisions..
Wonder how she would work with her staff?
Zeus69
(391 posts)Under normal circumstances, Stacey Abrams would be in real consideration, and is perhaps being so, but due to Biden's age he needs some someone that can take over as POTUS without missing a step.
So that means a Senator or Governor.
Aside from Harris, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is probably on the short list along with Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.
My money is on one of them, with even odds on Harris.
My Dark Horse other than Abrams? Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.