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PoliGAF 2016 |OT4| Tyler New Chief Exit Pollster at CNN

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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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He's been a surprisingly good Senator. If it doesn't jeopardize the Dems, I think it's a great pick.
 
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OrangeGrayBlue

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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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I'd take him over the absolute blandness of Julian Castro. He'd add a likability factor to the Clinton campaign that a Clinton/Castro ticket is pretty much entirely devoid of.

#nevercastro
 
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HylianTom

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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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Politico is toying with my emotions here. The man oozes charm and is whip-smart.

Seriously.. my eyes water at the idea.
 
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ivysaur12

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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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As long as Dayton gets to nominate the successor (and it's Keith Ellison), then yes. Down.
 
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teiresias

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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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The thought of Franken debating whatever nincompoop the GOP throw to the wolves as a VP this year fills me with glee.
 
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Aaron Strife

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Franken would be an amazing VP. Brilliant statesmen, charismatic and personable, liberal - he complements Hillary immensely well. The only thing is he isn't from a swing state.

And yes, Dayton would get to appoint a placeholder. Ellison, R.T. Rybak, there's plenty of good options.
 
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thcsquad said:
So what do people think of Al Franken as VP? Politico is pushing it now:

http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/03/2016-elections-al-franken-vice-president-213756

Their argument is: he's basically Sherrod Brown except he would be replaced in the Senate by a Democrat. Also, a sense of humor to force John Oliver-style takedowns of Trump to make network news.

I'm on board.
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On one hand, I admire the guy and think he's a good person.

On the other hand, I think it would give the GOP the "See? Democrats just want to hire a comedian to be the VP! They don't even care about the seriousness of the job!" attack line.
 
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thcsquad

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ciaossu said:
I like Franken, but does he help the ticket? Though... does the ticket need even help?
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Not in terms of delivering a home state, but doing that is tricky as pretty much any candidate who could deliver a swing state would be replaced by a Republican.

He helps the ticket by adding a razor-sharp sense of humor to counter Trump's media circus without stooping to his level. Also, a populist voice to reconcile with the progressive wing.
 
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Basileus777

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Plinko said:
On one hand, I admire the guy and think he's a good person.

On the other hand, I think it would give the GOP the "See? Democrats just want to hire a comedian to be the VP! They don't even care about the seriousness of the job!" attack line.
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I don't think that attack would work very well considering Trump.
 
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kess

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Plinko said:
On one hand, I admire the guy and think he's a good person.

On the other hand, I think it would give the GOP the "See? Democrats just want to hire a comedian to be the VP! They don't even care about the seriousness of the job!" attack line.
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Preferably I'd like to see Trump pick his VP first, just to see how crazy (or not) it is.
 
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Cat

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How are VP candidates usually decided and when? My only glimpse is through the Game Change book. I watched the HBO movie too though that was mostly about Palin and showed she wasn't thoroughly vetted enough. I'm going to go re-read the Dem part again. I re-read it a few weeks ago.
 
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studyguy

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Was gunning for Cruz Mistress Crisis or something equally silly.
But okay.

Also Trump's platform for anything can literally be summed up with "Good things for everyone. The best things."
 
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NeoXChaos

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Cat said:
How are VP candidates usually decided and when? My only glimpse is through the Game Change book. I watched the HBO movie too though that was mostly about Palin and showed she wasn't thoroughly vetted enough. I'm going to go re-read the Dem part again. I re-read it a few weeks ago.
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Veepstakes is going to be shorter this time around. June 7th we should have our nominees Trump and Hillary. Each should take about 6 weeks. Leaks will trickle in probably a few days before the conventions. Hillary's pick will probably depend on who Trump picks.

The final 3 for Hillary will likely be Julian Castro, Tim Kaine and ?
The final 3 for Trump will likely be ?, ? and ?
 
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