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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:35 PM Jun 2016

Reid, 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 doesn’t 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 Senate’s top Democrat next year.

A senior Democratic source familiar with Reid’s behind-the-scenes moves said the minority leader has recommended Warren (D-Mass.), a progressive, rising star who could rev up the party’s base, to Clinton’s 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 Warren’s seat should it become vacant.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/283527-reid-schumer-split-on-warren-as-vp

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Reid, Schumer split on Warren for vice president (Original Post) n2doc Jun 2016 OP
Reid is leaving. Schumer needs the strong ally. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1
If anyone can screw up a good idea, Wellstone ruled Jun 2016 #2
He should be happy to have her out of the Senate. Qutzupalotl Jun 2016 #4
Some time back, Wellstone ruled Jun 2016 #5
up to HRC MFM008 Jun 2016 #3
THIS is just a ploy to get Warren out of the Senate, IMO. djean111 Jun 2016 #6
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
2. If anyone can screw up a good idea,
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:44 PM
Jun 2016

leave it to Chuckie Schumer. The Guy is Wall Streets go to boy and in that lies the rub.

Qutzupalotl

(15,151 posts)
4. He should be happy to have her out of the Senate.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:57 PM
Jun 2016

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)
5. Some time back,
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:46 PM
Jun 2016

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.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
6. THIS is just a ploy to get Warren out of the Senate, IMO.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:00 PM
Jun 2016

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.

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