Biden's vetting process provided a sizable boost to the national profiles of nearly a dozen Democratic women. But others have seen their profiles rise as a result of Biden's vetting process. He made clear "the fact that women will play key roles in both a Biden candidacy and a Biden presidency." Mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance BottomsThe women Biden considered but did not select "didn't get to be on the short list by accident," said Valerie Jarrett, a long-time top aide to Barack Obama who has spoken with women vetted by Biden. Rep. Val DemingsFew women understand the vetting process -- and what it can lead to -- more than former Kansas Gov.

Source: CNN August 15, 2020 12:10 UTC