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Hillary Clinton

ladym55

(2,577 posts)

8. Warren not a good choice

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Jun 25, 2016, 12:36 PM

Jun 2016

I love her to bits, but she is far more powerful and more influential in the Senate. We can't afford to lose her voice there, especially since Massachusetts elected themselves Charlie Baker, Republican, as governor. We need EVERY Democratic Senator we can get with this new magical 60-vote threshold for any action put in place by Mitch (Don't I remind you of Yertle the Turtle?) McConnell. The same holds true for Sherrod Brown, another frequently mentioned progressive. He is vital to Ohio.

Castro would make an excellent choice.

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Will Julian Castro Be Hillary Clinton's Vice President? He's Down To The Final Shortlist [View all] riversedge Jun 2016 OP

i read he got back on the Final List!.. but there was no link.. so thank you, Rivers! Cha Jun 2016 #1

And how is Warren more threatening to Wall Street as our V.P.? Native Jun 2016 #20

Julian Castro is my choice, as well. I would say that the enthusiasm we see for Senator Warren is BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #2

I don't have a preference! Her Sister Jun 2016 #3

It's going to be Kaine! Walk away Jun 2016 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Firebrand Gary Jun 2016 #13

"Massive Revolt"??? That's hyperbolic as all hell. He is a SOLID pick. Here is why: RBInMaine Jun 2016 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Firebrand Gary Jun 2016 #17

I thought there already was a massive revolt against the party. Walk away Jun 2016 #18

Wouldn't be a surprise. Seems predicable. wisteria Jun 2016 #5

My guess is Julian. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #6

I would prefer Julian over Kaine. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #7

Warren not a good choice ladym55 Jun 2016 #8

I agree with you. We need Warren's progressive leadership in the Senate Politicub Jun 2016 #10

Castro had a prime speaking slot at the last DNC convention Politicub Jun 2016 #9

Thank you for the reminder, Politicub! Cha Jun 2016 #19

I doubt that we really know who all is on the shortlist. Lucinda Jun 2016 #11

My guess is Kaine. nt TeamPooka Jun 2016 #12

If it's Kaine, it will be disappointing to me and a lot of PoC who fought to GOTV for Hillary. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #21

I personally don't think that Julian is seasoned enough yet MBS Jun 2016 #14

Might be--it's clear that Trump might put some states into play book_worm Jun 2016 #16