The possibilities include John Kasich, the Republican governor of Ohio, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, former Governor Bill Richards of New Mexico, followed by Vice President Al Gore, or her chief rival for the Democratic nomination, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. All could shake up the race for Clinton.
Each would dominate Trump on the issues and expand the electorate for Clinton. Kasich's straight talk on jobs, infrastructure, and expanded Medicaid for the uninsured would net thousands of votes in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the coal-producing state of West Virginia once he switches party allegiance. And Senator Warren, who is extremely popular with women, could bridge the gender gap with her unyielding support of abortion rights, childcare, and equal pay for all Americans. She also loathes Trump for his unfair treatment of female officeholders, journalists, and everyday housewives.
In addition, Sanders, who preaches free college tuition and a doubling of the minimum wage on the campaign stomp and in the Senate, would galvanize youth or disenchanted voters in the Fall as Clinton's running mate like at most of his rallies, something the Clinton campaign desperately needs.
Finally, Gore and Richardson would bring worldwide expertise to the ticket that Trump cannot match. As a U.S. Senator and vice president, Al Gore dealt with heads of state from around the globe and has fought diligently to save the planet from global warming since leaving office. On the other hand, Richardson, who served as a popular two-term governor of New Mexico, gained the release of American detainees in Iraq and Korea as a Clinton envoy while serving in Congress. As a result, he was appointed U.S. ambassador to The United Nations, where he negotiated with the Taliban.
We'll see what the outcome will be in November.
We'll see what the outcome will be in November.
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