06-17-2016, 03:42 PM
Think it's a mistake to view the VP as "adding" something. What state or constituency did Cheney or Biden bring? None and none... In each case the Presidential candidate added the VP because of his help in governance, and his (perhaps perceived) soundness and competence in the event that the VP had to ascend to the top spot.
So I expect Hillary to pick someone she trusts in terms of governance. However, I don't have a great feel for who that is; and because the Obama years have been so tough on downballot Dems, Clinton doesn't have a lot of options. (Which is why Mayors and relatively unknown members of Congress are on her list...)
So I expect Hillary to pick someone she trusts in terms of governance. However, I don't have a great feel for who that is; and because the Obama years have been so tough on downballot Dems, Clinton doesn't have a lot of options. (Which is why Mayors and relatively unknown members of Congress are on her list...)