Vice President Kamala Harris
As of Sunday July 21, only VP Harris is definitely seeking the Democratic nomination for President.
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Vice President Kamala Harris
As of Sunday July 21, only VP Harris is definitely seeking the Democratic nomination for President.
Senator Joe Manchin
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An aide to Senator Manchin said he’s considering seeking the nomination.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin considers reregistering as a Democrat to seek presidential nomination
Some potential challengers to Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic bid have already made it clear they would not run. However, there is some early indication that she might not be alone in seeking the nomination.
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Who could replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee?
Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.
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But in an interview Monday on "CBS Mornings," Manchin said he will not enter the race.
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If someone doesn’t announce by 1:00 West Coast Time, it may be too late.
You’ve signaled you’re not sure. And you may lack the energy and enthusiasm and the confidence for the job, at least at this time.
You’ve signaled you’re not sure. And you may lack the energy and enthusiasm and the confidence for the job, at least at this time.
AgnosticBoy
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It seems that some are not totally on board with Kamala. She's had quite a bit of Democrats already come out to endorse her but some of the big names like Pelosi (updated... reports now say Pelosi has endorsed VP Kamala Harris), Schumer, and Obama have not done so. President Obama has said that he endorses the process that would get us the strongest candidate.
Even more interestingly, Manchin not only has not endorsed Vice President Kamala but he's even said she's too far left, and that there should be a "mini primary". He also said he would not be her VP. Yikes!
I predicted that if the Democrats did not already decide on a candidate to replace Biden BEFORE Biden dropped out that this could turn messy. If all jump in for Kamala that's one thing, but if there's some disagreement then that could potentially turn ugly.
Even more interestingly, Manchin not only has not endorsed Vice President Kamala but he's even said she's too far left, and that there should be a "mini primary". He also said he would not be her VP. Yikes!
I predicted that if the Democrats did not already decide on a candidate to replace Biden BEFORE Biden dropped out that this could turn messy. If all jump in for Kamala that's one thing, but if there's some disagreement then that could potentially turn ugly.
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AgnosticBoy
Open-minded Skeptic
It seems all but likely that VP Kamala will win the Democratic nomination. The New York Times has 4 or 5 potential candidates she could pick for VP:
1. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
2. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
3. Senator Mark Kelly
4. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
5. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
I think options 1, 2, and 3 and pretty good because there are all Democrat governors of Red states. #4 might be the best because VP Kamala needs a swing state like Pennsylvania, to win.
1. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
2. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
3. Senator Mark Kelly
4. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
5. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
I think options 1, 2, and 3 and pretty good because there are all Democrat governors of Red states. #4 might be the best because VP Kamala needs a swing state like Pennsylvania, to win.
okay, if someone is interviewing for a new job when they already have a job, don’t run down your current job because the interviewer will figure that you’ll do the same to them. Just say your looking for new challenges, new responsibility or any other equally safe, plain vanilla answer.
I mean, even though Joe Manchin is now an independent, don’t run down your former group the Democrats.
And it’s fine that Joe talked during one interview.
Interesting whether he keeps at it.
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AgnosticBoy
Open-minded Skeptic
As bad as Manchin was talking about VP Kamala, you'd think he would want to run against her. But I think a lot of his concerns could be remedied based on who she selects as VP.
AgnosticBoy
Open-minded Skeptic
How about Kamala's running mate? This might surprise you - Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg are top choices for VP according to one poll...
- Yahoo
I think we’ve generally had good Vice Presidents ever since Bill Clinton picked Al Gore in the 1990s.
The best may have been Dick Cheney, who was a strong, effective “Assistant President” for George Bush. Similar to what you might expect from a strong # 2 in a business setting.
The best may have been Dick Cheney, who was a strong, effective “Assistant President” for George Bush. Similar to what you might expect from a strong # 2 in a business setting.
AgnosticBoy
Open-minded Skeptic
Agreed. I also liked Gore and Cheney. There's a sentiment out there that most people want moderate candidates but then that might not matter as much for VPs. Biden was a moderate and he picked Kamala who is seen as being as left as Bernie Sanders. Biden still won of course.
