Key Points
• Biden’s historic announcement that his running mate will be a woman will limit his process in an unprecedented way, yet it still leaves him with a number of choices who reachable voters are likely to view as plausible presidents.
• Even if Biden emphasizes choosing a presidential-caliber running mate, as governance and political considerations would dictate, the timing of the selection makes it inevitable that other political considerations will also be weighed in the choice.
• Democratic presidential candidates generally choose a running mate who is a senator and who has considerable experience in high government positions. CONT.
Joel K. Goldstein, Sabato’s Crystal Ball