Who'll Be the Last Man or Woman Standing for Hillary Clinton? The Democrat's Race to VP
Now that Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pence as his running mate, all eyes are now focused on Hillary Clinton.
Who will be running with the Republican nominee in the November elections? Talks are loud about the possible people whom she'll be picking to run with her.
Who Are the Possible Choices?
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Elizabeth Warren' has been a popular name in the Democratic circles. She has experience in Wall Street and is considered to be the person who can pull Bernie Sander's supporters to vote for Clinton. The senator from Massachusetts has been one of the, if not the most, vocal anti-Trump in the world of social media.
But the worry that having a woman running with another woman might prove to be counterproductive. The risk of isolating the male voters is a strong reason why Senator Warren might not be the best choice.
Then there is Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia. The crucial swing state is the senator's bailiwick, and winning the state for the Democrats will greatly benefit the party. The senator can also speak Spanish which can sway the Latinos in Clinton's favor. He has said before though that he would help Clinton win but would rather stay where he is now.
Senator Sherrod Brown's name has been on the radar for a time now. Brown's turf is Ohio—the state touted to reflect the voting decision of America. He can be a possible force that will get the blue-collar votes for Clinton. Getting him as vice president may be a double-edged sword for Clinton though because if he leaves, that will give the Republicans a chance to pick a replacement—one less Democrat in the senate.
In the world of selfies and Snapchat, politicians need to get into the game. And nobody understands this best than Cory Booker. His presence in the Clinton candidacy can possibly get the young voters and African-Americans as well. The gentleman from Newark, New Jersey, can also speak Spanish—a move toward getting the Latino votes. He could be also be a breath of fresh air for Clinton's line-up. But like Sherrod Brown, picking him as the vice presidential candidate can mean that the Republicans get to choose another senator for the party.
Tom Vilsack, on the other hand, has been touted as the dark horse in the lot. The agriculture secretary has the experience and has been vetted to be John Kerry's vice president back in 2004. Having Clinton's trust doesn't hurt as well. He is said to be her "safest bet."
Now that the July 25 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia is just around the corner, Clinton needs to make a choice soon.
