• disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    As a backup, sure, but not a likely candidate. They are typically appointed to balance out the ticket. The more left Harris brings her platform, the more likely her nomination will be to her right.

    • Zaktor@sopuli.xyz
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      3 months ago

      If you think the VP’s positions on things should be irrelevant to the left because Harris isn’t going to die, why would their positions be any comfort to the right as a balance to the ticket? Either they’re irrelevant and no one should care, or they aren’t and anyone caring is doing so for good reason.

      And this is all indulging in the fantasy that vice presidents aren’t likely future presidential candidates.