Elizabeth Warren
Related: About this forumReid, Schumer split on Warren for vice president
Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has urged Hillary Clinton to select Elizabeth Warren as her vice presidential nominee, but the idea doesnt have buy-in from his deputy, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).
The split between Reid and Schumer is highly unusual. Schumer is a close friend and ally of Reid, who is retiring at the end of this Congress. Schumer is widely expected to replace Reid as the Senates top Democrat next year.
A senior Democratic source familiar with Reids behind-the-scenes moves said the minority leader has recommended Warren (D-Mass.), a progressive, rising star who could rev up the partys base, to Clintons campaign. Some Democrats maintain that Warren would be able to woo disappointed backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who is expected to bow out of the Democratic presidential primary soon.
The Boston Globe earlier this month reported that Reid had asked Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic election lawyer, to review the process under Massachusetts law for filling Warrens seat should it become vacant.
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tonyt53
(5,737 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)leave it to Chuckie Schumer. The Guy is Wall Streets go to boy and in that lies the rub.
Qutzupalotl
(15,151 posts)Personally, I'm conflicted. I think she has more effectiveness where she is, but in event of disaster, could wind up with much more.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)the Hucksters on Wall Street ask Chuckie and Mr. Obama to rein in Ms.Warren and her idealism's. Diamon and Blankfine have been on a rip to end Ms.Warren's Senate Career. Notice who the new player is,none other the Barney Frank. Caught him bad mouthing certain Senators on Bloomberg the other day.
MFM008
(20,000 posts)period.
djean111
(14,255 posts)I remain un-wooed. And Warren would not influence Hillary to the left even one millimeter. This would just be a callous use of Warren to benefit Hillary.