Police Reform Debate Elevates Black Caucus Chair Bass' Profile As Possible VP Pick

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California Rep. Karen Bass isn't a household name, but she took the lead on Democrats' police reform bill this year, earning her a lot of fans among Democrats on Capitol Hill. It may also have landed her on the short list to be Joe Biden's running mate.

"She doesn't mind leading by example," Clyburn said in an interview."A lot of people will lead by precepts, but Karen provides examples for people to follow."

Bass was elevated to the national stage last month when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., tasked her with writing the police reform bill. It is unusual for legislation to come together as rapidly as the George Floyd Justice in Policing bill. Members and staff involved describe a process in which Bass and her staff kept major ideological caucuses within the party apprised from the beginning.

The surge of attention on social and racial justice has created a unique moment for Democrats. At least three Black women in Congress — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., and Bass — are rumored to be on Biden's list. "The party is supposed to guarantee opportunity," Clyburn said."And this party has guaranteed opportunity for women."Clyburn, who is personally close with Biden, says the decision now will come down to vetting, polling and focus groups that will parse every statement and comment a contender has made, every group or ally they may have upset or offended.

 

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Someone with no executive experience second in command to an old President. Pass.

Says the woman representing the state with the most homelessness...your government programs don't work

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that Bill was a farce and reformed nothing

Oh yeah I remember her, she was out pushing the broken down jeep that was carrying Fidel Castro's body

lol she's a commie!

Besides some head scratching comments coming to light, Biden needs to pick someone with a descent chance at carrying the torch as the next President. Ms Bass is an ok surrogate but is largely unknown and doesn’t have a chance in hell of being the next President. Harris does.

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You need to change your name to 'r'. You are not national. And you aren't public. You don't represent the nation or the public. So 'r' would be the appropriate name. That, or DNC.

Yes I hope Biden picks her

What a ticket!

But not fans of most Americans- she’s a socialist. Democrats have moved so far left that they are not to be trusted.

Defunding the police will definitely help the minority community! Keep up the great work!

Communist scientology is a good look

Karen Bass & Congressional Black Caucus don't support EFFECTIVE PoliceReform like DefundThePolice or ending qualifiedimmunity.

Scientology lover and that makes her a no.

The Cuba comments will hurt in Florida. The Scientology comments are disqualifying. Let’s move on.

Can you believe NPR takes money out of your paycheck to publish democrat propoganda like this? They’re trying to promote a communist (who still praises Fidel Castro , despite his attrocities). I saw NPR’s VP pick give a speech praising scientology but youtube removed it

They say that JoeBiden's running mate is so close he can smell her

She also worshiped Fidel Castro.

Folks worried about Karen Bass talking about Castro decades ago, but give a pass on “For some reason we have a certain chemistry” “We fell in Love” Trump on Kim, not worth listening to

Since Joe Biden will either die or go completely senile and be forced out of office during his first term, his VP choice is critical.

The Scientology shit killed it

Karen Bass landed on the list due to white male fragility, which will be the death of us all.

*church of scientology* Karen Bass

The Cuba crap eliminates her.

FFS, with all the woman y'all have claimed is on Biden's 'short list', it isn't a short list any longer. On a side note, it's amusing to watch you clowns try to build hype for Biden's big VP announcement. It's like you took a page from Trump's bigly playbook.

maybe he shouldnt have anything to do with crime bills.

Because having a VP who cares about Criminal Justice issues looks great when you have no intention of changing qualified immunity?

Oh boy reform! I love ineffective measures, now someone paint the street!

That’s not why she landed on the list. The good old boys on the selection committee think she’s submissive which she isn’t but they don’t see her as someone who will speak up against him or take the spotlight away from biden

She also backs the church of Scientology and thought Fidel Castro was an okay guy.

Scientology takes her out of consideration—he should go w susanrice

Cuban regime apologist. On Sunday’s morning talk shows she looked insincere with her past remarks.

Too many Karens right now

Hell no JoeBiden can not abide anyone who in any way supports the cult of scientology

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