Joe Biden faces a dilemma: should he pick a running-mate who can bring extra voters into the fold or one who will do the best job?
JOE BIDEN plans to announce his vice-presidential running-mate this week. Although it’s anyone’s guess whom he will select, political bettors place the shortest odds on Kamala Harris, a senator and prosecutor from California, and Susan Rice, who was Barack Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations and national security adviser.
Presidential candidates pondering a running-mate face a dilemma: should they pick a partner who can bring extra voters into the fold, carrying their home state over the line? Or should they choose the person who will do the best job as vice-president? And because of Mr Biden’s old age, there is also a reasonable chance that whomever he picks will take over the duties of the presidency.reveals that vice-presidential choices have only a subtle impact on the race.
On average, Democratic candidates do about one-and-a-half percentage points better in the state from which their running-mate hails . Republican candidates, meanwhile, do about one-and-a-half percentage points better in the home states of their VP picks .
Although Mr Biden’s selection could tip a competitive state—such as Georgia, Arizona or Texas—it is unlikely to change the outcome of the entire election, especially if he picks a nominee, such as Ms Harris, from a navy-blue state. Much more important will be how Washington and the media characterise his choice. A former prosecutor or Obama-administration official could give Donald Trump and the conservative commentariat something to get their teeth into.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Joe Biden might change policy towards Latin AmericaThe percentage of Latin Americans who viewed the United States favorably fell from the high 60s in 2015 to around 45 in 2017
Read more »
Zelda Williams Slams Eric Trump For Posting Video Of Robin Mocking Joe BidenRobin William's daughter had quite the 'savage' comeback for the President's son. (via toofab)
Read more »
No. 1 NFL draft pick Joe Burrow: 'I don't plan on spending any contract money'Rookie quarterback Joe Burrow signed a four-year deal worth $36.2 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, but doesn't plan on touching any of it.
Read more »
Joe Jonas pictured with Sophie Turner for first time after birth of daughterFans were quick to point out the Game Of Thrones connection to the name Sophie and Joe have given their first baby girl after welcoming her into the world last week
Read more »
Strictly's Joe Sugg lands major acting role in BBC drama with two Corrie starsJoe Sugg will make his professional acting debut in BBC's drama The Syndicate, where he will be joined by Kym Marsh and Katie McGlynn in a star-filled cast
Read more »