08-18-2020, 05:10 PM
(08-16-2020, 05:13 PM)Dill Wrote: I don't see "amicability" as an issue at this level. Bush I accused Reagan of pushing "voodo economics," then bonded with the guy for 8 years. The people who wanted Reagan saw many advantages in the choice.
You mentioned Abrams--I like her, but one reason I prefer Harris so far is that she has at least some experience of national politics and foreign policy.
I don't think either were yet prepared for a national presidential campaign, but I think Harris may nevertheless learn from campaign missteps. Dem voters won't hold any of that against her if she seems to be "working" for/with Biden.
This still seems to me a much more sensible choice than Hillary's selection of Kaine, who failed to deliver the white male vote lol.
I agree this doesn't impact the voting landscape significantly and I've said as much explicitly. Because Biden had imposed restrictions on himself, I can see Harris over Abrams from an experience point of view.
I do feel better candidates were cast aside, but at this point the reasons for the choice have been well articulated and there's no reason for me to restart those discussions.