"One of the hardest parts of this is all those pinky promises and all those little girls..."

[demmiblue]

Sen. Warren on ending her 2020 presidential run with two white men leading the Democratic primary:

"One of the hardest parts of this is all those pinky promises and all those little girls who are going to have to wait 4 more years. That's going to be hard."

Link to tweet

[radical noodle]

1. It was hard in the last election too

Women shine, men take the prizes.

[Demsrule86]

3. Yes it was. I hope to live long enough to see a woman president.

Hillary, Elizabeth and Amy were all very qualified...Hillary won but was cheated out of the office. And Elizabeth and Amy were not even considered... I am a Biden supporter but that seems like going backwards. I truly think it was fear of losing to Trump that caused this-not a dislike of either candidate...I got a hide a while back for saying a woman couldn't win the presidency...deserved it. I think other people were afraid too. It was horrifying to watch Trump win last time. And I have nightmares about him winning re-election.

Along came a Warren supporter who gently (well maybe not gently) pointed out Hillary did win and my words contributed to the misogyny we face in this country...this was the last thing I wanted to do. I have three daughters. I apologized for saying a woman couldn't win the presidency and apologize again right now. It is just not true...that was my fear talking.

Elizabeth Warren is a fine person, a tireless candidate and a fine example for my three daughters. I consider myself a Warren supporter as she was my second choice in the end. I am sure Biden will consider Elizabeth for VP, she could help bring unity to the ticket.

[radical noodle]

4. I really believe Elizabeth might have made it

if trump wasn't in the White House. People are too frightened to take a chance.

[Demsrule86]

7. I agree...

[dansolo]

8. She might have made it if Bernie didn't run

[lapfog_1]

2. Advice from an uncle of 4 cutest girls on the planet

never ever make a pinky promise you can't keep. If they ask for one for something that simply might not happen despite the best intentions... better to say "no pinky promise, but I will try my very best!" and do it with a reassuring smile.

[squirecam]

5. Biden will likely choose a female VP.

So history will still be made.

Shouldn’t be Warren though. Can’t have R governor picking a replacement.

[abqtommy]

6. Don't cry and remember why: In 2016 we DID elect a woman. but we were ratfucked then and

it's still going on...