- IS SHE QUALIFIED? Yes.
- IS SHE IDEOLOGICALLY COMPATIBLE? Yes. She never attacked Biden or really said anything inconsistent with his positions during the debates.
- COULD SHE RUN AND WIN IN 2024? Yes, although she would have to strengthen her relationship with minorities significantly between now and then.
- WOULD PICKING HER PUT A SENATE SEAT AT RISK? Yes. Minnesota is not a bright blue state.
- HAS SHE BEEN VETTED NATIONALLY? Yes.
- DOES SHE BRING SOMETHING VALUABLE TO THE CAMPAIGN? She appeals to moderates, but Biden fills that lane by himself. Picking her would offend some of his African-American supporters, who need to turn out for him to win in November.
THE VERDICT: She would make a solid VP once in office, but her campaign negatives outweigh the positives at this point in time, and putting her Senate seat at risk would be a mistake.