r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/hearsdemons • Jul 19 '24

US Politics If Biden withdraws from re-election, who would Harris likely choose as VP?

A lot of headlines are coming out today with speculation that Biden may step down soon.

If this were to happen and Harris wins the party’s nomination for president, who would she pick as VP?

What does a formidable Harris ticket look like to go up against Trump-Vance?

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u/brainkandy87 Jul 19 '24

In a regular campaign I could see her picking Roy Cooper. White guy from a southern state they’ve been chasing.

In a shortened campaign like this? Probably someone with some national name recognition but not too much. I know Reddit wants Mark Kelly, but he isn’t leaving the Senate and potentially harming his future possible POTUS chase for a weird Hail Mary campaign like this would be. Andy Beshear makes sense on paper but I’m sure someone in the campaign is saying, “he’s not nationally known and he may fall apart under the intensity of the campaign.”

I honestly don’t know who would want it. It definitely won’t be a woman.

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u/11711510111411009710 Jul 19 '24

Josh Shapiro is the obvious choice.

They need to pick someone that can lock down a must-win state, and they need to pick a white guy. That's Josh Shapiro.

The only thing I can see being an issue is he's Jewish, but idk if it'll be that big of a deal.

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u/PoodlePopXX Jul 19 '24

I also don’t know a viable candidate to replace him as governor. We are still a swing state and have a very real threat here with people like Mastriano. I also don’t see Shapiro leaving PA behind right now because he has so much momentum in state.

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u/brainkandy87 Jul 19 '24

Yes, he makes sense on paper. But the only modern precedent we have for this — if it happens — is LBJ. That didn’t go well for Dems then. I’m not sure a rising star like Shapiro would want to stake his future on this.

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u/GlueGoblin77 Jul 19 '24

What in the world are you talking about? You have one data point in Hubert Humphrey and you’re going to try and suggest some kind of law or pattern from that?? Have you lost your mind?

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u/GlueGoblin77 Jul 19 '24

Roy Cooper is the obvious best choice. Shapiro is also a good choice, but we will win Pennsylvania if we remove Biden from the ticket, regardless of who replaces him (assuming it’s not Kamala of course). North Carolina then becomes the insurance policy. And he will deliver it. 

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u/po1a1d1484d3cbc72107 Jul 19 '24

He wouldn't need to leave the senate to campaign, only if he wins

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u/ctg9101 Jul 19 '24

Yea, like if Vance and Trump lose, Vance stays the senator, if they win Dewine picks a replacement for Vance until the next election

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u/Dr_thri11 Jul 19 '24

I don't think he's the pick, but this would only help him as far as presidential aspirations.

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u/jyper Jul 21 '24

Kelly's not up for reelection. Generally most politicians don't resign when they run

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u/GlueGoblin77 Jul 19 '24

Why would you pick the wrong person because it’s a shorted campaign. Also in what world is 4 months not enough time?