Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

demwing

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12. Yes, I think along the same lines

Fri Apr 22, 2016, 01:18 AM

Apr 2016

but there is one path (well, three variations on one path) for Warren that would be excellent for Progressives -

1. Bernie wins the nomination with Warren as his VP, and they take the GE. She'll be Sanders' age in 2024, and she can run then.
2. Bernie only serves 1 term, and passes the torch to Warren.
3. Bernie serves less than 1 term and steps down (he is 74). Warren steps in, and would earn the distinction of being both the 1st woman Veep & the 1st woman POTUS. In 2020, Warren would run as the incumbent. If Warren finishes less than 1/2 of Bernie's 2016 term, she'd also be eligible to run again in 2024 - opening the door for her to be the first person since FDR to be sworn into office more than twice.

Anyway, it's all speculation, as I don't get the impression that Warren is interested anyway.

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Why Warren would be a horrible VP for Progressives [View all] demwing Apr 2016 OP

Warren is a horrible choice because she has a house flipping problem leftofcool Apr 2016 #1

Warren is also smarter than, and more likable than Clinton demwing Apr 2016 #5

Goldman-Sachs will be Hillary's choice. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #10

I got nothing to add 'cept a kick Kalidurga Apr 2016 #2

I love Warren, and I agree, it would be a bad decision. TDale313 Apr 2016 #3

She won't choose anyone progressive. Maybe Goldman-Sachs. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #11

Totally agree. It's funny we both used the word "muzzle" to describe what they would do to her! reformist2 Apr 2016 #4

which is what drew me to your post! demwing Apr 2016 #6

Clinton is going to ruin Warren's chance at POTUS anyway... Peace Patriot Apr 2016 #7

Yes, I think along the same lines demwing Apr 2016 #12

Elizabeth isn't on the same team as Hillary Hydra Apr 2016 #8

The only way Warren would agree to the VP slot would be if HRC were forced to bow out leveymg Apr 2016 #9

Why Elizabeth Warren would never accept any position with Hillary aurelius2112 Apr 2016 #13

To me the decision is as easy as imagining what would happen when a reporter rhett o rick Apr 2016 #14

In the end, Clinton would never pick Warren demwing Apr 2016 #15

Yes I agree. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #16

Two points CobaltBlue Apr 2016 #17