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The Joe Biden Veepstakes: 6 Vice Presidential Hopefuls
In the coming weeks, presumptive Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden will announce his pick for Vice President. As with most presidential candidates, his short list of names consists of well-known names and a few unknowns. Biden’s list is made up entirely of women. During the Democratic Primary Debates in March, the former Vice President vowed to pick a woman as his running mate, and now he is looking to make good on his promise.
A variety of names have been talked about and speculated on their viability. In no particular order, below is an overview of seven picks and what they bring to the ticket.
Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota — From wooing over swing voters to getting liberal legislation passed in Congress, senator Klobuchar has a proven track record of winning. Ideologically , Klobuchar is in the same ballpark as Biden. Klobuchar placed third in the New Hampshire primaries, and while third place does not seem like much, it shows she has electability. Having spent over a decade in the Senate, Klobuchar knows the lay of the land and the transition to vice president would be almost seamless. The downside for a Biden/Klobuchar ticket would be the lack of diversity and enthusiasm from the progressive wing of the Democratic party. While Klobuchar is not the optimal pick, she is a strong pick who has the grit needed…
