The case for Elizabeth: Why Warren is still the best pick to be Biden’s VP

Earlier this week, I made the case that Joe Biden should immediately pick Elizabeth Warren as his running mate. The post got quite a response from commenters here and on social media, both positive and negative. The critiques deserve answers, which I attempt to provide below. But let me first sum up my argument. I had been thinking for some time that Warren would be the best choice for Biden’s VP. Her policy smarts and determination to rewrite the rules of the market would be a necessary complement to his more cautious approach, creating a balanced ticket that both younger/left-leaning and older/moderate-leaning Democratic voters can get behind. Warren’s impressive Twitter thread from...