(CNN) If Joe Biden wins the Democratic nomination, his running mate will be a woman , he said Sunday, which quickly elevated a small collection of women leaders. After announcing his commitment to selecting a woman as his running mate, Biden is prepared to run a "vigorous vetting process" to determine his vice president pick should he become the Democratic presidential nominee, according to a Biden campaign official. "Joe Biden is familiar with the process of selecting a Vice Presidential candidate, having been on the opposite end of the process in 2008," a Biden campaign official says. "I think it is important that he has a woman running mate, to be honest. "Well, I sure wish Michelle would be the Vice President," Biden replied with a smile.

Source: CNN March 16, 2020 20:37 UTC