06-17-2016, 06:03 PM
The vice presidential pick brings more than geography to the mix. Sure, adding a swing state running mate probably helps at the margins, but there are other issues at play. Adding certain demographic or political groups may help increase enthusiasm for the candidate from that group. There is also the question of ticket balancing. In both Bush and Obama's cases, the presidential candidate was fairly young and less experienced; both turned towards running mates with experience (particularly foreign policy experience).
For Hillary, the question isn't experience. She may want to pick a liberal to shore up support for her among the Sanders (liberal) wing of the party. She may pick a Latino or African American running mate who might shore up support with those two groups. Or she might try to pick someone younger and "fresher" to counter the perception that she is too old or too much of an insider.
But I hope she picks the most competent candidate; someone who can provide her sound advice should she get elected.
BC
For Hillary, the question isn't experience. She may want to pick a liberal to shore up support for her among the Sanders (liberal) wing of the party. She may pick a Latino or African American running mate who might shore up support with those two groups. Or she might try to pick someone younger and "fresher" to counter the perception that she is too old or too much of an insider.
But I hope she picks the most competent candidate; someone who can provide her sound advice should she get elected.
BC