Hi friend --
We always knew that an unexpected entrant to the 2020 campaign could swoop in and upend everyone’s expectations of the race.
Now, it appears that’s exactly what’s happened.
A previously low-profile congresswoman, five-term House member, and former speaker of the California State Assembly, Karen Bass has now rocketed to late-game consideration in Joe Biden’s VP selection process.
As a woman of color who’s also worked as a frontline health care provider, Congresswoman Bass is a formidable contender. Biden hasn’t said if he’ll choose her yet -- but the vetting has begun. Does this new candidate change your mind about the ideal VP? Tell us: