With presumptive nominee Joe Biden vetting VP options and a decision to come soon, we felt it was about time for us to share our choices and predictions for the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination. Read on to learn who each MAA staffer would choose as our ideal VPOTUS, and our predictions on whom we think Joe Biden will actually pick. Agree with us? Disagree with us? Let us know your thoughts as well!
Jacob’s pick: Barack Obama - let’s re-activate the voting base we need to win and give the Republicans another dose of Obama/Biden!
Jacob’s prediction: Sen. Kamala Harris - if this happens, I’m very much looking forward to the VP debate.
Madison’s pick: One of the Tammy’s. As an Illinoisan who went to school in Wisconsin I was really hoping for the Tammy/Tammy 2020 ticket, but I will accept half.
Madison’s prediction: Rep. Val Demings.
Hannah’s Pick: Amal Clooney, Human rights lawyer, and incredibly stylish to boot. She’s not an American citizen, but…
Hannah’s Prediction: Susan Rice.
Jaime’s Pick: Kamala. Just so Maya Rudolph is back on SNL regularly.
Jaime’s Prediction: Val Demings.
Isaac’s Pick: Myself, seems like a great gig! Not too much responsibility and then I would just fade into the background after the best 4 years of my life.
Isaac’s Prediction: Kamala Harris.
Lexi’s Pick: I think Biden & Selina Meyer would make a great team, but if we’re being realistic, Stacey Abrams.
Lexi’s Prediction: Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Rebecca’s Pick: Beyonce: Smart, talented, and loved by all. Plus, she could break into her rendition of the national anthem when need be.
Rebecca’s Prediction: Kamala Harris.
Molly’s Pick: Maggie Smith in character as Dowager Countess of Grantham. The banter from Joe plus the eye rolls from Violet would make for great TV. Plus Joe would looks so spry and young next to her.
Molly’s Prediction: Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Haley’s Pick: Michelle Obama. Because america needs more Michelle Obama.
Haley’s Prediction: Karen Bass.
The Tammy Caucus!
Give a little. Help a lot.
At MAA, we have been reflecting on the growing needs and challenges of those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment, growing food insecurity, education gaps - the stories and statistics are staggering. We’ve written here before about our favorite charities or volunteer efforts and we’ve decided to take things a step further.
Starting next month, MAA is going to adopt different local non-profit organizations. We will be featuring one organization each month, and highlight what they do and how they serve our local communities. And more importantly - inviting you to join us!
We are still vetting our first partner so we would also love to hear from those of you who serve on boards for any local non-profits. Tell us if you know of an organization that we can help and connect us! Click here to fill out a google form or email Molly directly with your suggestions.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and for opening your heart and wallet in service!
Confessions of a Tele-Reader?
We have LOVED the responses we get from our loyal readers and still surprised that so many people are actually reading this! We’ve decided it’s time to open up a guest comments spot. We want to hear from you! Send us your stories so we can post them. What has been the most surprising thing you’ve discovered through your own telework? What home improvement stories do you have? Any great work from home gear or tech you can recommend? Have you killed your kids yet? And please - tell us some juicy stories about Zooms gone bad or embarrassingly wrong (names redacted, of course). Send your tales to Rebecca!
Top 10 Ways Working Remotely During COVID-19 is Like Being in College - Shared by Chris Porter
10. Wearing sweatpants 24/7 is completely acceptable.
9. You can do an all-nighter, but you’ll regret it.
8. It is commonplace to wonder/worry that your laptop camera is on.
7. You are free to exercise almost anytime. But tomorrow is probably better.
6. No one will stop you from having a beer at any hour.
5. Wifi is really, really important. So is ordering food.
4. No one will stop you from napping, ever.
3. You should call Mom and Dad to see how they are doing.
2. Sometimes the people on my floor drive me nuts.
1. I know it will end at some point, just not sure when…