I'd still rather go with #Biden but, if he drops out, Harris obviously moves up to be the presidential nominee.
Who should she select as a running mate?
Thinking about it, I came up with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). He comes from a safe Democratic distict but, more importantly, he can speak specifically about #J6 because he was on #J6Committee.
He's survived cancer twice, and is generally respected across party lines. Because of his J6 work, he's a recognizable face.
I've said elsewhere that if Dems drop Biden (and they would be stupid to do so), I'll still vote for whoever they put up to replace him. I don't think they could legally run anyone except Harris and whoever she pics for VP.
I'm still voting Democrat no matter who it is.
He's also pretty adept at explaining the constitution in terms easily understood.
@WordsmithFL I love Jamie Raskin but having had cancer twice might scare off voters. Moskowitz would do great too. Buttigieg without a doubt. Of course in my wildest fantasies... AOC, Jasmine Crockett and Katie Porter.
@Liliki Pete would be my first choice, but I think it might be too much for conservative-leaning independents. A black woman and a gay running mate?! I have no problem with it, but I think a lot of voters would.
@WordsmithFL that's one of the reasons for the gradual death of democracy.
@Liliki There's the old adage, "Democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time." Credited to Churchill, although taken out of context.
If this does come true I would expect her pick to be from either the Midwest or east coast.
I'm thinking Pete Buttigieg or Beto O'Rourke. They would not have the complication of back filling a congressional seat. #politics
@WordsmithFL I think that during the election to see if we still have a country or not, we should probably support the dingbat we already voted for, rather than seeing if Spaceman Spiff can do a better job.
#Politics
Another name I saw floated as a possible Harris running mate is Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ). That might help carry #Arizona again. His popularity in Arizona crosses party lines. His term isn't up until 2028.
And for the record ... I've seen plenty for retired astronauts run for political office. They tend to lose as much (if not more) than they win. "Hey, I'm an astronaut!" doesn't seem to translate to success at the ballot box.