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7. Did she distance herself from Hillary by saying that the primary was "rigged"?

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Fri Nov 3, 2017, 04:48 PM

Nov 2017

Would that be good or bad for her politically?

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I'm getting more excited now about an Elizabeth Warren run for 2020 as our [View all] CTyankee Nov 2017 OP

I think her talents are most valuable in the senate loyalsister Nov 2017 #1

Well, she represents MA, which is pretty solidly blue. It is doubtful that a puke would CTyankee Nov 2017 #5

I am from MA. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #18

Even your state's GOP candidates are pretty much mild. CTyankee Nov 2017 #25

Ted Kennedy set a high standard for what a committed senator can do loyalsister Nov 2017 #28

You are right. It's a trade off, age v. experience. hard to know what the electorate at CTyankee Nov 2017 #63

She's also been moved up to be in line for top leadership Hortensis Nov 2017 #119

I agree 100%. sheshe2 Nov 2017 #21

Agree - she is most valuable in the Senate. northoftheborder Nov 2017 #40

I prefer someone else like Kamala Harris or Cory Booker leftofcool Nov 2017 #2

Tammy Duckworth! Squinch Nov 2017 #52

Wow! Inspiration personified. Alice11111 Nov 2017 #127

I would support either of them long before I would GeneMcM Nov 2017 #93

I don't think Warren would be a wise choice, but... Garrett78 Nov 2017 #99

you have to deal with the reality of what is. GeneMcM Nov 2017 #101

Sen. Warren is among the most CONSERVATIVE in voting Hortensis Nov 2017 #120

WOW. ! pangaia Nov 2017 #108

Kamala could be ok...but Cory means changing nothing, running the same campaign over again Ken Burch Nov 2017 #125

Pass. At this point, not electable. Plus, she agreed with D Brazille Alice11111 Nov 2017 #126

I would love to see her throw her hat in. Nt NCTraveler Nov 2017 #3

I disagree. But glad you are so excited & such. Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #4

She lost my primary vote today. VermontKevin Nov 2017 #6

She may be vulnerable to setups by GOP opponents or the press. oasis Nov 2017 #27

The far left never learns GeneMcM Nov 2017 #94

Her answer to the "rigged" question was appalling delisen Nov 2017 #32

+1 grantcart Nov 2017 #123

Yep. It was inexcusable. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #51

She's dead to me nini Nov 2017 #57

Yep. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #76

I agree sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #98

+1 n/t blue cat Nov 2017 #118

Did she distance herself from Hillary by saying that the primary was "rigged"? kentuck Nov 2017 #7

I trust that she said what she meant. Let's give her a hearing...OK? CTyankee Nov 2017 #8

Brazile's book has been debunked, let's see what Warren does now. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #90

FWIW, In my book Brazille has NOT been debunked RandomAccess Nov 2017 #124

With the dangers of Trump so obvious bobbieinok Nov 2017 #12

I see it as wanting to save our Dem party. Sometimes we have to face tough love CTyankee Nov 2017 #79

Except that she was wrong, factually AND politically, and that is going to cost her. LuvLoogie Nov 2017 #96

Yeah, but like family, you don't hang your fam out to dry Alice11111 Nov 2017 #129

And, pray tell, how is weakening the party by Skidmore Nov 2017 #135

I think she just lost a lot of support. delisen Nov 2017 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #9

Hillary won't be raising money for the DNC leftofcool Nov 2017 #29

I don't think she's the leader, any more. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #77

Nope. NurseJackie Nov 2017 #10

Can't we keep an open mind? Let's hear her out and then make up our minds... CTyankee Nov 2017 #13

No. Why bother? Waste of time. She's pretty much revealed to me the type of person she really is... NurseJackie Nov 2017 #24

I agree. I am a MA resident and have voted for her and support her in the senate, but I don't think smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #58

I swear I noticed that too: In her 1st appearance together w HRC AND her intvw w/Rachel Maddow 2016 Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #71

SMH. n/t Curmudgeoness Nov 2017 #85

Yes it's all about the likeablity...it's very shallow but true. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #89

Huh. progressoid Nov 2017 #95

Yeah, tell me about it. pangaia Nov 2017 #113

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2017 #106

Yep, that's what I picked up right away customerserviceguy Nov 2017 #121

It's her voice as well. She has a very annoying voice. The thing is, I usually like what she smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #122

Do you remember what happened when people here made similar statements pangaia Nov 2017 #130

I'm with you on that completely nini Nov 2017 #61

Agree. It's not just this time, she's a bit kooky in my mind. n/t Hamlette Nov 2017 #64

Yes! This! Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #72

Same Here Me. Nov 2017 #30

LOL, ok! n/t USALiberal Nov 2017 #83

Loser. Time to move on. nt PufPuf23 Nov 2017 #86

Thank you for being unique and talking about the future. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2017 #11

Yeah, there's just too much handwringing going on what what I've been gathering CTyankee Nov 2017 #17

Thanks for stating your opinion and sticking with it. pangaia Nov 2017 #115

I second that opinion. CTY is the bomb!! nt PufPuf23 Nov 2017 #87

She be lucky to get re-elected as the cast aganist her lines up Historic NY Nov 2017 #14

Those are all Republicans, only one of whom will run... DonViejo Nov 2017 #67

I would proudly vote for her in the General! demmiblue Nov 2017 #15

This country is too misogynistic to elect a woman. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2017 #16

After Trump, some middle of the road women are truly pissed off. He has really been CTyankee Nov 2017 #22

Technically we did elect a woman. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #35

I expect a woman president. We need it. delisen Nov 2017 #36

They'd elect Tammy Duckworth. Bad ass ex-army, wounded vet, great voting record. Squinch Nov 2017 #55

She knew her comment would cause/add to the "Dems in disarray" idiocy mcar Nov 2017 #19

agreed Skittles Nov 2017 #31

+1 SunSeeker Nov 2017 #69

Way too early to choose a candidate Progressive dog Nov 2017 #20

I think the groundwork has to be laid this far in advance, judging from our history CTyankee Nov 2017 #23

Democrats will nominate a non-Trump; Progressive dog Nov 2017 #132

I agree. kentuck Nov 2017 #44

she was my candidate 2016 jodymarie aimee Nov 2017 #26

with zero foreign policy experience. delisen Nov 2017 #37

We've had disastrous presidencies with those without real policy experiences...look CTyankee Nov 2017 #49

JFK lack of extensive foreign policy experience delisen Nov 2017 #59

She needs a megaphone, IMO. People are hurting. She has a passion for that. CTyankee Nov 2017 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #134

There is no way she would win a general election in my opinion. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #33

I like Elizabeth but I think she would be more valuable in the Senate. kentuck Nov 2017 #38

IMO, She has to address UBI closing banks is a thin thread. CK_John Nov 2017 #39

Yes, absolutely! nt Raine Nov 2017 #41

Not even thinking about 2020 election rockfordfile Nov 2017 #42

I think we have to. It's called "vision." CTyankee Nov 2017 #84

She is highly motivating to a small percentage... Baconator Nov 2017 #43

"New faces" are not always best faces. I guess you could call Trump a new face... CTyankee Nov 2017 #47

There were other requirements... Baconator Nov 2017 #103

"Incredibly polarizing" to a large part of voters? Bradshaw3 Nov 2017 #56

Not sure about that. Remember, Trump's victory was an Electoral College deal not CTyankee Nov 2017 #68

let me put it to you this way DonCoquixote Nov 2017 #45

ham sandwich, really? She is a highly respected woman in the Senate. I know you CTyankee Nov 2017 #46

thta is not about her or any him DonCoquixote Nov 2017 #48

She will have my vote! roamer65 Nov 2017 #50

Time for fresh faces BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #53

I love her but think I'd rather see her as majority leader in the Senate bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #54

I love her, and will most likely support her if she decides to run. Crunchy Frog Nov 2017 #60

Adam Schiff Tavarious Jackson Nov 2017 #62

I like him. But I worry that he hasn't had enough media exposure...perhaps that will CTyankee Nov 2017 #75

I'm ok with Kalama Harris too Tavarious Jackson Nov 2017 #88

Nope. nt LexVegas Nov 2017 #65

Agree. SCantiGOP Nov 2017 #70

I find her irritating. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #73

She has always had a sense of urgency about her beliefs and that could be what you CTyankee Nov 2017 #78

I saw her talk live at Netroots Nation greymattermom Nov 2017 #74

Hmmm Lotusflower70 Nov 2017 #80

Too meek when it comes to trumps name calling and attacks. The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #81

I found Obama to always be polite and greatly respected him for it. pangaia Nov 2017 #131

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo Persondem Nov 2017 #82

She's lost my vote for a presidential run, but I'm okay with her staying in the Senate. highplainsdem Nov 2017 #91

Yes, she'll be old mvd Nov 2017 #92

She blew her chance with her cheap shot DURHAM D Nov 2017 #97

And don't forget her cheap shot at Pres. Obama back in April. ecstatic Nov 2017 #114

Nominating Elizabeth Warren would essentially be a forfeit Awsi Dooger Nov 2017 #100

Here's what bothered me the other day...saw Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2017 #102

She will win every debate Not Ruth Nov 2017 #104

She has to run the gauntlet Turbineguy Nov 2017 #105

OK for the Senate. democratisphere Nov 2017 #107

After her comments yesterday, she has no chance. Doodley Nov 2017 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 2017 #110

She could never in a million years win Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2017 #111

I think she'd be a great canadiate. romanic Nov 2017 #112

She's flawed dreamland Nov 2017 #116

I have always admired her courage in speaking out for us - and her "persistence." Rhiannon12866 Nov 2017 #117

I'd be willing to give her a shot... Mike Nelson Nov 2017 #128

Elizabeth Warren would beat President Trump NJProgressive Nov 2017 #133