That's the Ticket Episode 1: Vet on It

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News, Politics

4.5 • 87.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2020

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In the first episode of this three part mini-series, Dan Pfeiffer and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the vetting for vice presidential candidates - how it happens, why it's so secret, and what can go wrong. They'll talk you through the history of the vetting process, their experiences on the Kerry and Obama campaigns, and how they think the Biden campaign is approaching the process.

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0:00.0	[♪ OUTRO MUSIC PLAYING [♪
0:20.1	Welcome to That's the Ticket, a three-part Pots of America bonus series about the Vice President
0:24.9	on Social Selection Process.
0:26.7	I'm Dan Fyfer.
0:27.7	I'm Alyssa Master Monaco.
0:29.5	This Pots of America bonus series is about the process, how it's going to happen, how
0:35.3	Joe Biden's going to run it, what is happening behind the scenes?
0:38.6	We don't know who Joe Biden should pick, we don't know who he's going to pick.
0:42.1	So we're not here to tell you what's going to happen.
0:44.1	We want to try to help you.
0:45.1	Much like Tommy did in his Iowa series, understand exactly what is happening behind the scenes
0:51.3	in this very secretive process, which is going to be such a consequential part of
0:54.6	this election.
0:55.6	Alyssa, how are you doing, buddy?
0:57.2	Buddy, it's so good to see you.
0:59.0	Before we get into this episode, I want to talk about why we're doing this.
1:03.9	I'll give you my answer.
1:04.9	Okay.
1:05.9	I want to hear what you have to say.
1:06.9	Check.
1:07.9	My primary reason is just generally looking for more ways that you and I can work together.
1:14.3	We always did our best work, I think, when our offices work across the hall over many
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