This is an interesting aspect of the crisis triggered by George Floyd's death: it may have a profound impact on Joe Biden's search for a VP.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...s-joe-n1218936
Amy Klobuchar is seen as mishandling police brutality against blacks, in her state.
Val Demings on the other hand is a former law enforcement officer.
Advantage Demings.
This, plus Biden's "you ain't black" gaffe might enhance Biden's campaign's pressure to pick a black female, just not a female as promised, as his veep candidate. Given that Kamala Harris also doesn't have a stellar record in terms of how she was perceived by the black community when she was a prosecutor, it leaves among the front runners, Susan Rice, Stacey Abrams and Val Demings. The latter obviously has two advantages now: she might deliver a swing state, Florida, and might be the ideal conduit to heal the divisive relationship between the black community and the mean and women in blue uniform.
I think that Val Demings' chances have just greatly improved. Her weakest point is the lack of national name recognition (despite having acquired some from being one of the impeachment managers), but now she has an opportunity to shine, and she has already started talking about it. If she ends up being an important figure in handling this crisis, her name recognition will increase.
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