08-17-2020, 03:55 PM
(08-17-2020, 01:32 PM)Goalpost Wrote: Again. I'm not picking for Biden. But I think a more geographical choice would have helped him. In the battle ground states per say. The east coast and west coast aren't going to flip, but a Midwest or Southern candidate could have made more impact.
That was Hillary's strategy in picking Kaine. But this is a different election and your point is a good one.
But suppose Biden had picked a vp from Florida or Ohio or Texas. If that candidate were not black, or a woman, what assurance is there of a net gain? For many waffling independents, Harris is another "safe" choice. And its the independents for the most part that have to be convinced, especially in those battleground states.
Stupid that this election has to be close anyway. But that means fractions are important.