caribny posted:Demerara_Guy posted:Hillary Clinton has a good selection which includes Sherrod Brown and in about four months time we will know the person to be her running mate.
While Trump made strides when the candidates there were about ten candidates, now that it has reduced to three, his chance to get more than the needed number is dwindling.
It seems that with no one getting over the needed number of votes before the Republican convention, Ted Cruz may become the chosen candidate..
Having a Mid West VP is crucial as Hillary's biggest weakness is among the white male blue collars, very important demographically in the Rust belt.
Hillary is now too "East Coast".
I already hear some Bernie fanatics screaming that if he doesn't win, they will go Trump. Yes there is emotion, as there was against Obama by the Hillary voters in 2008, but in swing states one only needs a few of these to stay home, or jump ship to make a difference.
Strip away his racism, buffoonery and overall incompetence to be POTUS, and there are elements of a Bernie in his message. I suggest that folks watch him carefully in MI, PA, OH, MN, and WI. Remember that not every one is sophisticated political analyst, and Reality TV informs a certain kind of American.
If Ted Cruz becomes the GOP candidate, then Hillary can already begin her inauguration waltz. I just cannot see a scenario where he can win. Once we hear that he wants to ban abortion, even for rape and incest, then it is 2012 once again.
Perhaps a few fanatics, but the large majority of Bernie Sanders' supporters would support Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential candidate.