Dear MoveOn member, 

Elizabeth Warren. Stacey Abrams. Kamala Harris.

All three are progressive powerhouses, bold and experienced women leaders who are champions in the Democratic Party. And they are the top three choices of MoveOn members to join presumptive nominee Joe Biden on his ticket as his running mate and as his governing partner in the White House, according to a MoveOn member survey. 

Joe Biden has emerged as the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, and he's already committed to naming a woman as his running mate.¹ But with so many superstar women leading the party, including several who came close to capturing the nomination, it's anyone's guess which one he'll name. 

And it matters whom Biden announces as his running mate. Popularity is important for a running mate, but it’s far from the whole picture. The election is not just a popularity contest, after all. Winning and governing matter. Joe Biden will need a vice presidential nominee who complements him; can bring along the electorate needed to win; communicates effectively with and resonates with a multiracial coalition of voters from all walks of life; has the values, experience, and judgment to be a sound governing partner; and, of course, who is prepared to take on the role of president and commander in chief should she be called to do so.

MoveOn members get that complexity. Here are the qualities we’re weighing most heavily in considering Biden’s VP nominee:

We also see that the VP pick is not the only way that Biden can elevate progressive priorities that are important to voters. Here is the list of the top issues MoveOn members want Biden to embrace as the campaign moves forward:

With such an important juncture approaching, it's critical that MoveOn's members are part of the conversation—and part of the action. 

Thanks for all you do.

–Chris, Kelly, Rahna, Dan, and the rest of the team