Warren: Biden is a "Washington Insider."

[madaboutharry]

Really? This from a United States Senator?

That, imo, is a counter-productive statement.

I don't think attacking Biden as a "Washington Insider" is the best strategy.

[LisaM]

1. Is that necessarily an attack? I don't see it as one.

I don't have context, though.

Warren is a Washington insider, having served in the Senate and for the Obama administration, and I think that's something to be proud of.

[mindem]

32. Yes, sure, Liz

make sure you insult everyone's intelligence. Typical politician.

[Demsrule86]

35. Yes it was an attack and she is a Senator so it sounds ridiculous.

[LisaM]

42. I just read the fuller quote.

First, I don't totally agree with what she said (no, I don't always have to agree with everything my candidate says). But, in the larger context, I think she's trying to differentiate herself from both Bernie and Biden by splitting the difference. Unfortunately, most voters never hear nuance, so that's that.

[George II]

2. Her full statement was the primary is between "an insider, an outsider, and her".

[Moderateguy]

5. There can only be an insider or a outsider so what is the third option that she applies to herself?

[LongtimeAZDem]

9. Mugwump

[Yavin4]

24. "so what is the third option"? A cat.

They never can never decide between inside or outside. It's an eternal struggle.

[Moderateguy]

26. Thanks I needed a laugh...

[Walleye]

27. Good one!

[Celerity]

40. [phone]

[Celerity]

43. window?

or

the endless in-between?

Imogen Heap - Wait It Out (Royal Sapien Remix)

Everybody says
Time heals everything
But what of the wretched hollow?
The endless in-between
Are we just going to wait it out?

[lapfog_1]

51. must be the three bears analogy

she is the bowl of porridge that is "just right".

But Bernie isn't really an outsider.. he has been in Washington for like 29 years now.

And being an insider only became a pejorative when people were told how evil the federal government was (Ronald Raygun).

[Celerity]

39. lolol. Bernie was elected to US House 6 years before I born, outsider my sweet FA

[Dem4Life1102]

52. Warren and Sanders are more of an insider

than someone out of government for the last 3 years.

[Denis Enko]

3. Trump is a Washington OUTSIDER

Your point, Sen. Warren?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. When is *any* U.S. Senator *not* a "Washington insider"?

I like Warren but that was not a very persuasive statement.

[Perseus]

18. Well, I think she meant something else about Joe being an "insider"

I don't think she meant Joe has been inside the ropes for many years, inside Washington for many years, or anything like that. It would be nice if she explains what she really meant.

[Cha]

29. Doesn't persuade at all.. We need an Experienced and Qualified

Dem back inside Washington.

That "Washington Insider".. doesn't fly here.

[Vivienne235729]

38. It's not. I like her too, but her comments of late see to ring a little hollow.

[hlthe2b]

6. Trump is a DC outsider---Yes. and we've seen how well THAT worked out.

[Perseus]

21. Yes, and that is an excellent point.

I have never understood people who think they can vote for someone who doesn't understand politics, who is an "outsider", I wish they would think about it and answer one simple question, would you hire anyone who has never been in the industry where your company operates to run it? I bet not, I bet most people would want someone who understands their industry.

[MANative]

7. We desperately need an "insider" right now to fix all the structural damage done by Trump...

and the GOP. Expansion can come once the ship is righted.

[Perseus]

17. See? nothing wrong with admitting Joe IS an "insider" and if he gets the nomination, wins

the presidency, and fixes a lot of the damage, then hip, hip hooray Joe!

[Cha]

25. We need an Experienced and highly Qualified Dem

back Inside Washington!

[Bayard]

8. Disappointing, Senator Warren

[jimfields33]

10. I doubt it makes much difference for today at least

A goof chunk has voted and we’re down to two hours left in some states.

[NurseJackie]

11. Really, Elizabeth? Really?

[helpisontheway]

12. Oh shut up..like you and Bernie are not..and I actually like Elizabeth. Smh

[tman]

13. Making Trumps job easier by the day.

[Perseus]

14. Lets see...attacks on Sanders good, attacks on Biden bad

Not sure who it was, but he/she is a Biden supporter who answered to a Sanders supporter who was calling for civility here in DU, and he/she said "politics is like a boxing match, you give and you take". I don't agree completely with that, I think those on the same team should not be fighting at all, but if you punch and you get punched back you can't complain.

[TheCowsCameHome]

15. Not good, Elizabeth, not good...

You won't change any minds with that strategy.

[zackymilly]

16. I hope he stays inside Washington for the next 4 years. n/t

[Peacetrain]

19. We are doing best to keep put him back inside Washington...

We need him there desperately...

[Cha]

22. Yes, We want Joe back INSIDE the WH!

[Cha]

20. President Barack Obama's Vice President!.. Experience & ...

qualifications!

I like Pete and Amy.. are they "Washington Insiders", too?

[Peacetrain]

23. And so are Elizabeth and Bernie.. Washington Insiders

[Cha]

44. Right.. so it mades no sense.

Just something to say.

Peacetrain!

[nolabear]

28. I hope she gives this line up soon. She shouldn't be a spoiler.

If she was viable I’d love it. I have given her money. But not to get in Bernie’s shadow and be a yes woman. I’d hate that like hell.

[LizBeth]

30. Biden is a Washington insider, of course he is. Sanders is all mouth and doesn't get shit done.

Warren is right.

I would take Warren in a heart beat. I am getting behind Biden. He is a Washington insider and no reason to get defensive for someone saying the truth.

Sanders establishment bullshit comment is all Democrats and the whole of the Democratic Party and all us Democrats that vote for it. That is bullshit.

[IluvPitties]

31. Warren at this point does not have a coherent strategy.

[Vivienne235729]

36. No, she doesn't. And she's so brilliant, too. She needs to get new advisors

[RelativelyJones]

33. I always wanted her to do well, but she has such a tin ear.

[Hoyt]

34. More bashing by Warren, just like 2016 criticizing Obama/Clinton right up to Nov 2016.

I wonder if Sanders and/or Warren will continue after the convention?

[budkin]

37. She's not wrong n/t

[madaboutharry]

41. Don't you think it is a bit ironic?

Warren is a “Washington Insider.”

[budkin]

47. TBH I do...

I mean honestly, all these Senators are.

[Blue_Tires]

45. I was *this* close to voting for Warren today

now I'm glad I didn't.

[blm]

46. Uh, she's aiming at Sanders numbers, kids. Get a grip.

Do you want voters who are considering Warren and Sanders to vote for Warren or Sanders?

Chill, this is no time for reactionary posts.

[dem4decades]

48. Does she dislike Obama for being a Washington insider too?

[LizBeth]

53. Warren doesn't dislike either. She is contrasting. It is true. Biden can handle it.

It can be said the mess we are in today, an insider will do well.

I bet she likes and gets on well with both Obama and Biden. HRC, too.

[Renew Deal]

49. So is Warren

I'm surprised she didn't call him "elite"

[LizBeth]

55. Both Biden and Sanders called Warren elite. So there is that. It really amazes me

over this primary that if Warren even kid glove Biden, the outrage. I have seen it since day one. Biden is a Washington insider. It cannot be argued. So, Biden plays it as a strength, not a weakness. Politics.

[Renew Deal]

57. Biden, Sanders, and Warren all are

It's strange for any of them to pretend they're not.

[loyalsister]

63. Unless you've been on the receiving end

every time he sponsored bills and voted to shred safety net protections on behalf of bankers in Delaware.

[LizBeth]

65. Hopefully he has evolved from that Biden, and yes. Another reason I say Warren is our strongest

candidate.

[betsuni]

50. At least she didn't say "establishment."

[wyldwolf]

54. They were laughing at Warren for this on MSNBC this afternoon.

[Jarqui]

56. I like Elizabeth. She's in a tough spot now

She is staring at finishing last on Super Tuesday when she was a front runner not that long ago.

Maybe a little verbal flailing with that choice of words.

They've all been insiders - even Bloomberg with his money - in one way or another for some time now.

The one lesson that could be learned from her candidacy is what happened to her when she rolled out M4A could happen to Bernie in the general when the GOP get their knives out.

[Sugarcoated]

59. Good.

I hope Joe kicks ass tonight! 🌠🌠🌠👊👊

[Mike 03]

60. Oh really?

[ProudMNDemocrat]

61. Joe Biden like Bernie, are Washington insiders due to the decades of service.

They have both served in Congress in some sort or another. For Elizabeth Warren to say that indicates that after today, she may find herself on the short end of the delegate count.

Not a thoughtful strategy.

[LakeArenal]

62. Said a 70 year old US Senator.

WTH.

[stopbush]

64. That statement screams desperation.

Sad.

She’s imploding.

[Piratedog]

66. Who cares?

Trump was an outsider. How’s that working out?

[eilen]

67. Yeah, I'm counting on that.

We need a Washington Insider to restore our government. Someone that knows people that know people. That knows how it all fits together to work well.