US Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate Selection Why? June 24, 20:56
Regarding the selection of Vice Presidential candidate by Mr. Biden, who has been nominated by the opposition party and the Democratic Party in the US presidential election, Glen Fukushima, a former executive of the US Trade Representative and currently a Democratic think tank, responded to an interview with NHK. "In the history of the United States, there is no example of who has become the vice presidential candidate," he said.
Three reasons pointed out by Glenn Fukushima
Regarding the reason, Mr. Fukushima said that
if former Vice President Biden is elected president, he will be 78 years old at the time of office and the oldest president in history, which may make it difficult to perform his duties during his term. The president will be the
president. If Mr. Biden will serve as president for one term for four years, it is expected that he will not run for the next 2024 election at the age of 81.
Are likely to become the Democratic Party's most prominent presidential candidates. Furthermore, a team of regular vice presidents will be required to tackle the mountainous challenges such as the new coronavirus, economic deterioration, and protests against racism against blacks. I mentioned that the total strength of the
Of the 10 "female" candidates mentioned in the list, 5 are black?
Biden announced that he would select women as vice presidential candidates, with at least five women currently listed as candidates, and at least five of them, according to Fukushima, who also attends online meetings for the Biden camp. It means that people are black.
One of the leading candidates Senator Kamala Harris
Mr Fukushima pointed out that California's Senator Kamala Harris, who also participated in the Democratic nomination for the US presidential election, was one of the most promising candidates.
Mr. Fukushima said, "In contrast to Mr. Biden, who is a white man from the East Coast, Mr. Harris is a non-white man from the West Coast, aged 55 and 20 years younger. His mother is from India and his father is from Jamaica. He is from a diverse background because he is from the country of origin. He is one of the leading candidates in the face of racist discrimination against blacks and the need for reform.”
On the other hand, "there was a criticism that he was too neutral and not progressive because he had a rather strict policy against crime when he was the Attorney General of the State of California," he said. I also pointed out that it may be a bottleneck.
Experienced police chiefs and lawyers
He also added that there is an increasing momentum that blacks should be elected as vice presidential candidates as black racial issues become a major focus, and House of Representatives Bar Demings from Florida and Stacey from Georgia. Abrams former state legislators are also drawing attention.
He pointed out that Mr. Demings was one of the leaders in the impeachment of President Trump and also has experience as police chief, and Mr. Abrams said, "In addition to having a good fight in the Georgia governor's election, Is a talented lawyer who also addresses the issue of black racism."
Attention to Asians Senator Tammy Duckworth
In addition, Mr. Fukushima told Senator Tammy Duckworth of Asian origin in Illinois, "I am a military experienced person who is strong in security and diplomacy. Illinois is also a very important voting field. If she becomes a Vice Presidential candidate, it is being watched as becoming the first Asian Vice President."
Hispanic New Mexico Governor
In addition, Hispanic governor Michelle Luhan Grisham of New Mexico is also attracting attention as a non-white candidate.
Possibility of white Senator Elizabeth Warren
On the other hand, Mr. Fukushima also said that Elizabeth Warren, a senator from Massachusetts who was involved in the presidential election nomination, was white, although he said that non-white candidates were more advantageous from the overall situation. He said that he is focusing on economic policy and the correction of the gap between rich and poor, and that he can expect the support of young people, and he points out that there is a possibility of becoming a vice presidential candidate.
Also pay attention to elections from two states including Michigan
In addition, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are also attracting attention because they aim to recapture the close battle state where the Democratic Party was defeated by a narrow margin in the previous 2016 presidential election. is.
Fukushima said, "The Democratic Party in the last presidential election in Michigan has lost only 1 million votes difference, Mr. Whitmer is the Democratic Party if the vice presidential candidate is seen as completely win.
In addition, for even the Democratic Party Wisconsin Has the hope that he will be able to get him back by making Baldwin a candidate in a state that he must get back. Mr. Baldwin is also a lesbian and a person who fits the diversity demanded by the Democratic Party."
The ultimate key is compatibility and trust with Mr. Biden
Mr Biden said he would nominate a vice presidential candidate by August 1, and Fukushima said, ``Mr Biden's camp has been interviewing and investigating more than a dozen candidates for the next four months. During the election campaign, and for the next four years, it's all about being able to work with peace of mind,'' he said, ultimately recognizing that compatibility and trust with Biden are key. I showed you.