Opinion | Ashley Pratte: Whom Joe Biden picks for vice president matters less than that he picks her soon. - NBCNewsTHINK
Having served as vice president himself, Biden clearly understands the importance of the role and how it can help a presidential candidate consolidate voters. And in one of the most recent debates, Bidento much appreciation, enthusiasm and support from voters — which he emphasized Wednesday, as well.
Biden's running mate would still need to be someone who is campaign tested and could handle attacks and criticisms from Trump — of which there will assuredly be an endless amount — and the pressures of the national spotlight, especially in the midst of an international health crisis. In addition, as Obama said, the candidate would have to shore up areas where Biden is lacking — particularly his lack of technological savvy, which is suddenly more important than ever.
Whomever he selects would have to be able take his campaign further into the 21st century than he could alone, with more and a broader spread on social media than the typical Clinton or Obama campaign alums have been known for to date.
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