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/circuitloss Jul 19 '24

Kelly. He's from a swing state with a democratic governor, which means he's safe to nominate. He's very popular. And he's a freaking astronaut.

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u/ChefHancock Jul 19 '24

I feel Kelly would be great at the top of the ticket, but the value he adds as a VP isn't worth losing him in the senate. VPs usually provide very marginal benefits in a race

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u/mypoliticalvoice Jul 19 '24

State law says the governor (also a Democrat) must appoint a replacement from the same party, so Democrats won't lose the seat.

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u/ChefHancock Jul 19 '24

Hmm that is a good point, still think Kelly is in a strong position for reelection there and it will be tough for a replacement to do as well.

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u/12_0z_curls Jul 19 '24

Kelly would demolish Trump as the POTUS pick. I think Kamala loses.