Elizabeth Warren: "I’m still cheering Bernie on"

[dynamo99]

115. not the only reason

I don't know if Warren is interested in being president. Her interests and expertise seem to be mostly in the financial arena, and she's accomplishing a whole lot in the Senate. She'd make a fine Chair for the Senate Banking Committee, yes?

But if she is, she knows she's a newbie and still paying her dues. Which she is doing very well, aiding other candidates in fundraising. That creates IOUs that she can call in at a later date if she needs to. And she won't want to unnecessarily antagonize other powerful figures in the Democratic Party, which the Clintons indubitably are. Is there an "enemies list"? Maybe not, but people have long memories and can be vindictive, and nobody who is going to be a candidate wants the then-sitting President of their own party (or even their spouse) annoyed with them.

There's more to be gained (for Warren) in endorsing Hillary than Bernie (let's face it, the Establishment doesn't give a crap what DU denizens want, and every day makes Bernie a longer shot). But she's not endorsing either, at least until one has the nomination in hand. That strikes me as prudent. Don't piss off people who you'll need as allies later.