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In reply to the discussion: For those who would prefer a different presidential candidate than Hillary [View all]Boom Sound 416
(4,185 posts)154. I'm still not clear on
Who is and who isn't.
But he's very strong. Great speaker. That much I do know and will be a strong candidate if not this cycle than later.
The biggest knock he might get is an Obama 2.0 in that he has not finished a full senatorial term yet and therefore not qualified, but he was a strong Mayor.
Same with any other freshman legislator.
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For those who would prefer a different presidential candidate than Hillary [View all]
MineralMan
Nov 2014
OP
And one of the things people seem to forget is that a Senator who stays in for years gains power
jwirr
Nov 2014
#111
Almost all of our losers had that supposed strong appeal for unaffiliated voters.
stillwaiting
Nov 2014
#138
THANK YOU! That's one of the truest statements illustrating the absolute necessity of revolution
Zorra
Nov 2014
#39
He gave the keynote address in 2012 so chatter was that he was being 'groomed' for bigger things.
randome
Nov 2014
#30
That would be Bernie. I have written, donated money to his Senate campaign and will
Autumn
Nov 2014
#26
I wish he would declare and set up a campaign but I see no hurry for him to switch parties yet.
Autumn
Nov 2014
#41
I was for Hillary until yesterday.. I have changed my mind.. Elizabeth Warren all the way
secondwind
Nov 2014
#109
No one cares who Clinton's hood ornament is. What difference does it make to "pair her with
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#160
Um, Hillary only meets two of these four points. She's interested, and well known.
Scuba
Nov 2014
#156
I find 2014, 2014, 2014! There is plenty of time to worry about the Presidency after the election
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#161