Karen Bass: the progressive congresswoman who could be Biden's vice-president

Most of America is just getting to know the 66-year-old congresswoman from Los Angeles who in recent weeks emerged as a top contender to be Joe Biden’s vice-presidential running mate. But in California, Bass has built a reputation as a progressive and a pragmatist – a community organizer who fought police brutality and addiction in Los Angeles and a practical politician who helped dig the state out of a historical fiscal crisis in 2008.

I like her. Karen and Elizabeth. Why can’t we have 2 Co-Vice-Presidents, CoVPs? Why?

Ocasio-Cortez, Joe!

Did you read the article? A very talented and effective progressive public servant. Even across partisan lines. A true asset for all of us no matter where she serves.

not a chance but good job parroting the DNC talking point

Well, we certainly don't want anyone with the oh I love her b.s. that's what got us Trumpet. The same way they are being vetted by Biden the same way the people should be vetting the electorates Biden wants the best so should the people who are the ones really doing the hiring.

Does it really matter? Once a VP is chosen, I expect the Democratic Presidential ticket to be about as dynamic & inspiring as a parking ticket.

After Biden's comment yesterday, I think a latino has more chance

This will be the most openly racist appointment in history.

I wonder why

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