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(108,903 posts) Wed Jan 14, 2015, 09:54 AM Jan 2015

Warren can run for president. She should run for president. & despite her denials, she probably will [View all]

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/01/run-warren-run/384490/

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Elizabeth Warren today told Fortune magazine that she won’t run for president. If Warren stands by that decision, she’ll do a tremendous disservice to her principles and her party.

Warren is the only person standing between the Democrats and an uncontested Hillary Clinton nomination. She has already made clear what she thinks of the Clintons.

Warren has suggested that President Bill Clinton’s administration served the same “trickle down” economics as its Republicans and predecessors.

Warren has denounced the Clinton administration's senior economic appointees as servitors of the big banks.

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Warren can run for president. She should run for president. & despite her denials, she probably will [View all] xchrom Jan 2015 OP

If she cares about the issues.... daleanime Jan 2015 #1

How about ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #26

I absolutely agree for now! maddiemom Jan 2015 #29

Where as a presidential candidate.... daleanime Jan 2015 #31

I do not ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #61

Though I know and would heavily support Bernie, I think she's a better practical choice... cascadiance Jan 2015 #85

I agree with all of this. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #92

Amen.... daleanime Jan 2015 #93

Not all leaders NEED to be president. We need people in Congress, leading from within and among. NYC Liberal Jan 2015 #112

Yes, we do. daleanime Jan 2015 #113

So, you're saying Hillary should run for the Senate again? merrily Jan 2015 #32

No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #65

I didn't think so. No one who talks about how much more effective Warren can be in the Senate merrily Jan 2015 #68

You do realize that EW ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #76

Give me a minute to think why something that condescending deserves a reply, k? merrily Jan 2015 #81

Okay. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #84

So funny that they just won't see Hillary's ship has sailed. It was sunk in 2008 Autumn Jan 2015 #88

Obama sunk Hillary's battleship, in 2008 Autumn Jan 2015 #90

Thank you! sheshe2 Jan 2015 #41

You are correct. SpankMe Jan 2015 #64

+1. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #66

I would like to add to that sentiment... 2naSalit Jan 2015 #97

But a womenfolks "No" ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #100

!!! 2naSalit Jan 2015 #107

.... sheshe2 Jan 2015 #108

Good thing we didn't let a silly idea like yours stop us from electing a young Senator from Illinois Autumn Jan 2015 #111

Silly idea ... Yeah ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #114

Did you say that Obama should stay in the Senate when he said he wasn't running for President? Autumn Jan 2015 #116

No, I didn't ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #118

Seems to me the Warren fans are getting pissed off at her now that she made her statement... MohRokTah Jan 2015 #2

No. We're pissed off that we might be stuck with Hillary..big difference. n/t Dawgs Jan 2015 #5

So support Bernie Sanders. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #8

I do, but Warren is the only one that could beat Hillary. Dawgs Jan 2015 #15

Oh well, she isn't running. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #30

Yep, too bad. Looks like we'll only have one candidate that acts like a Democrat. Dawgs Jan 2015 #52

Would Liz run for V.P. with Sanders? maddiemom Jan 2015 #27

If Bernie got the nomination... daleanime Jan 2015 #34

She is not that much younger than he is. merrily Jan 2015 #43

About eight years younger. maddiemom Jan 2015 #110

Yup. Not that much. It's not only yabout llife expectancy, but about performance; and merrily Jan 2015 #119

Reagan: NOT the best example, as I said. maddiemom Jan 2015 #120

LOL. I've seen some comedy sketches portraying him variously as merrily Jan 2015 #123

I'm actually a little pissed at Warren, I'll admit. RiverLover Jan 2015 #12

Fair enough. Dawgs Jan 2015 #16

Thanks for understanding, Dawgs. RiverLover Jan 2015 #24

I think Warren's been "bugged" by the corporate media to commit to a run more than Hillary.... cascadiance Jan 2015 #89

Things could be worse.... Historic NY Jan 2015 #53

If Hillary wins it's Corporate Republican Lite. benz380 Jan 2015 #79

They'll really lose their minds when Waren hits the campaign trail for HRC. FSogol Jan 2015 #6

She's said she would support Hillary. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #9

What's sad is that you wouldn't. n/t Dawgs Jan 2015 #19

I like Waren a lot and would considering voting for her if she ran. FSogol Jan 2015 #25

Is O'Malley running? merrily Jan 2015 #45

Yes, he spends his time in Iowa and New Hampshire and is putting together an organization. FSogol Jan 2015 #46

That's exciting. I looked into his record very briefly a few months ago when I posted asking merrily Jan 2015 #50

Here's a good Mother Jones article on him. They called him the most environmentally friendly of FSogol Jan 2015 #56

Thanks. That's very helpful of you. I bookmarked and will read when I can concentrate on it. merrily Jan 2015 #60

Got it. You just take joy in seeing Warren supporters get hurt. Nice. n/t Dawgs Jan 2015 #54

Well, I guess you think baby llamas should be killed for toothpaste additivies. Nice. FSogol Jan 2015 #58

"They'll really lose their minds when Waren hits the campaign trail for HRC" Dawgs Jan 2015 #80

Enjoy your delusions. FSogol Jan 2015 #83

I can't wait... SidDithers Jan 2015 #102

They'll just move on to some other fantasy candidate (who isn't running) and proclaim them as FSogol Jan 2015 #103

Where do you see "pissed off?" merrily Jan 2015 #39

Find one who's pissed. Autumn Jan 2015 #117

Enjoy your big money in politics candidate. L0oniX Jan 2015 #122

"she’ll do a tremendous disservice to her principles and her party. " NCTraveler Jan 2015 #3

It was in fact written by a raging Republican. You're right. RiverLover Jan 2015 #18

David Frum says Warren will be doing a disservice to her principals if she doesn't run. NCTraveler Jan 2015 #28

Ha! Exactly. nt RiverLover Jan 2015 #38

She benefits from the ambuguity. geek tragedy Jan 2015 #4

Why would Dems give her that label? I cannot recall other Dem primary candidates getting that label. merrily Jan 2015 #47

So no one at DU will accuse Hillary of pandering geek tragedy Jan 2015 #51

No. In 2008, I was on a political board that allowed posters of all political persuasions--anywhere merrily Jan 2015 #55

Perhaps I wasn't clear. geek tragedy Jan 2015 #63

I think that very much depends on whether what they say is consistent with their past. merrily Jan 2015 #67

I don't think she wants to run. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #7

IT took a lot of work to get her to run for the Senate. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #10

Thats not how I remember it. As I remember it, Warren wanted the job of administering Dodd Frank, merrily Jan 2015 #57

Talk to Markos Moulitsas about it. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #69

Moulitsas is not "people who know her best." merrily Jan 2015 #71

Then I suggest you read this MohRokTah Jan 2015 #72

Why should I read it? Because it's consistent with your POV? merrily Jan 2015 #74

Okay, fine MohRokTah Jan 2015 #75

Never made it up. Simply followed actual news reports at the time. merrily Jan 2015 #82

Keep pushing now if you want her to. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jan 2015 #11

How many times and how many ways does she need to say it? oberliner Jan 2015 #13

Warren is in an excellent position of advocating for the consumers of the US, she is very good in Thinkingabout Jan 2015 #14

She'll be much more effective advocating for citizens in the Senate tammywammy Jan 2015 #21

Agreed Thinkingabout Jan 2015 #35

She's not the only person who could run treestar Jan 2015 #17

She's nowhere near enough of a narcissist to run. eom MohRokTah Jan 2015 #78

They all know she's not interested treestar Jan 2015 #109

President is a shit job only for those with big egos who want power joeglow3 Jan 2015 #20

And maybe she just wants to do use on the financial aspects tammywammy Jan 2015 #22

Exactly. joeglow3 Jan 2015 #23

Considering her positions on Israel/Gaza, bombing the Islamic State, and the role of religion in... FrodosPet Jan 2015 #62

No matter which democrat gets the nomination nod tammywammy Jan 2015 #70

They won't throw her under the bus at all Bobbie Jo Jan 2015 #91

I'm very aware of her positions. No bus for Liz. She still has my support and I am against Obamas Autumn Jan 2015 #95

Why? frazzled Jan 2015 #33

If you go to the EWG here, you'll learn more. Like she was just awarded a MLK award & gave a really RiverLover Jan 2015 #40

I don't go to any fan groups here frazzled Jan 2015 #59

She can do more as president than Senator. Fearless Jan 2015 #36

Until now, no one knew how much more power a Senator who is in the minority in her own party, merrily Jan 2015 #87

Isn't there a law somewhere now that says WhiteTara Jan 2015 #37

Sadly... Neon Gods Jan 2015 #42

Speaking of denial... nt longship Jan 2015 #44

sorry to disappoint rtracey Jan 2015 #48

What I also find astonishing here is SheilaT Jan 2015 #49

Warren is too militaristic for my tastes, but when the alternative is HRC, what the fuck Vattel Jan 2015 #73

I don't see her as militaristic at all. I do see her as passionate though. stillwaiting Jan 2015 #105

By militarisitc I mean too ready to resort to military force to accomplish political objectives. Vattel Jan 2015 #106

David Frum - LOL OKNancy Jan 2015 #77

Warren doesn't strike me as a person who 'plays' politics and games with the public. Sheepshank Jan 2015 #86

And the folks Republicans count on for running with their narrative continue to do it. great white snark Jan 2015 #94

Boy...why are some people so OBSESSED about proving that Warren's going to run? brooklynite Jan 2015 #96

If Clinton wins the nomination, the country loses Android3.14 Jan 2015 #98

Yes, she hasn't said a legitimate "no" yet. joshcryer Jan 2015 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Jan 2015 #101

If she wants to - she will. HappyMe Jan 2015 #104

I just want to note how funny it is that so many Hillary fans Marr Jan 2015 #115

The anti Warren gang is pro money in politics so expect attacks. L0oniX Jan 2015 #121