I assume that most people on this site realize that the Babylon Bee is a satire site. With you....no telling.
I believe G H W Bush is the only modern President that served as VP in the outgoing administration. Some skipped a term or two https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/02/17/the-14-us-vice-presidents-that-became-president/
Nah. For good or bad the narrative is already established on Trump... besides Trump allowed for continued travel from Europe, where most of the strain in the USA cams from.
I mean, the DNC is the governing body of the entire party. Of course they’re going to have some input on who they believe best suits the interests of the party. Both now and going forward. Especially, in light of the one term Presidency talk.
There is no confusion on my part, its clear you have no idea what they do. The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country for local, state, and national office. It organizes the Democratic National Convention held every four years to nominate a candidate for President of the United States and to formulate the party platform. While it provides support for party candidates, it does not have direct authority over elected officials.[3]
Sure, let’s ask Wikipedia. Great suggestion. I noticed you left the first line out! Election strategy and forecasting the outlook of the party moving forward are items that are very clearly within the scope of their role. A one term Presidency presents the very real possibility of the VP choice being the frontrunner for 2024. Odds are they might have some input on such a critical topic. Is that really such a bad thing? This isn’t 2016. Lessons were learned. There’s no way they’re stupid enough to allow for any possibility of a repeat of the 2016 fiasco. Everyone should be operating under the assumption that they can (and will) get hacked.
What does any of that have to do with picking candidates? And you know you posted the exact same thing as Wikipedia? The 1st line means nothing if you actually leave out what they actually do.
All too easy. It’s obviously Biden’s decision to make, but in doing so he has to weigh a number of factors. I was merely making the point that the DNC’s input will be factored into his decision making process.
I know she's older, but I'd be very happy with Barbra Lee. She fits the demographic everybody is wanting outside of age. My biggest area of concern with Biden would be foreign policy, and her being VP would be really nice on that end.
The euphemism comes from the 17th century and if you think that applies to anything in 20/20 that says a lot about you. How did Carter and Clinton get elected? Smoke filled room, really?
"Michelle Obama supporters urge Biden to pick former first lady as running mate": https://thehill.com/homenews/campai...ge-biden-to-pick-former-first-lady-as-running
Interesting. Gov. Whitmer declares racism a public health crisis in Michigan Paul Egan, Detroit Free PressPublished 11:16 a.m. ET Aug. 5, 2020 | Updated 11:25 a.m. ET Aug. 5, 2020 LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday declared racism a public health crisis, ordered implicit bias training for all state employees, and created a state advisory council to focus on issues affecting Black people in Michigan. She said Black residents in Michigan are four times more likely to die from COVID-19 than white residents are, due to unequal economic and health care treatment, and racism. "We have a lot of work to do to eliminate the systemic racism that black Americans have experienced for generations," Whitmer said. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, who said he has lost 23 people who are close to him to the coronavirus, said the Black Leadership Advisory Council Whitmer announced Wednesday will play a leading role in doing that. "It is not enough to simply label an injustice," Gilcrhist said. "We have to formally take steps to replace injustice with justice." Among other tasks, the council will identify state laws or gaps in state law that create or perpetuate inequities, and serve as a resource for community groups. Those who want to volunteer for the council have until Aug. 19 to do so at www.michigan.gov/appointments. Implicit bias describes prejudices that unknowingly influence thinking and reaction to events and information. Whitmer earlier ordered implicit bias training for the state's medical professionals, herself, and her executive staff. Whitmer has expressed increasing concern about high case numbers in recent weeks, but announced no new restrictions on economic or social activities Wednesday. Instead, she continued to urge adherence to measures announced earlier. "We're trying to avoid moving back a phase," in the state's six-phase reopening plan, she said. "It will all be dictated by what people do." On Tuesday, she issued a directive to state agencies, including the Michigan State Police, to ensure enforcement of her orders related to the coronavirus pandemic, including ones related to wearing masks in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces, as well as capacity restrictions for bars and restaurants... https://www.freep.com/story/news/lo...chen-whitmer-public-health-crisis/3297123001/
