Elizabeth Warren Gearing Up For Senate Run

[peace frog]

Source: Huffington Post

WASHINGTON -- One time Obama adviser and longtime consumer protection advocate Elizabeth Warren is moving towards a Senate run, several Democratic sources tell the Huffington Post.

The Massachusetts resident and Harvard Law School professor authored a post for an influential progressive state-based blog on Thursday afternoon pledging that she would not "stop fighting for middle class families." The article prompted a slew of speculation that Warren was poised to take on sitting Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.).

Additional information relayed from Massachusetts Democratic sources suggest she's even more serious about launching a campaign. Warren is currently being assisted by two influential Democratic operatives in the state: Doug Rubin, the chief strategist for Gov. Deval Patrick's two successful statewide runs, and Kyle Sullivan, Patrick's press secretary for his first term. She has also begun making a series of calls to influential activists and party officials in the state, including one to the Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman John Walsh on Thursday, a Massachusetts Democrat tells the Huffington Post.

The current plan is to spend the "next few weeks listening to residents across Massachusetts, calling activists, party leaders and elected officials," the source relays. A final decision is expected after Labor Day.



Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/11/elizabeth-warren-senate-massachusetts_n_924881.html

[Turbineguy]

1. This is good.

[roguevalley]

42. I love her.

[DCBob]

2. Which I believe was the plan all along.

She would make a great Senator and will have a good chance to win.

[Horse with no Name]

3. Now here is a candidate that I can feel good about getting behind!

Good luck, Ms. Warren!

[no_hypocrisy]

4. She can do more as a senator IMO.

Better quality debates and factfinding as well as voting.


Where do I send my donation?

[TDale313]

5. Very cool.

[dennis4868]

6. OBAMA'S FAULT

[polmaven]

23. Thank you, Mr. President!

[JoePhilly]

79. +100

[BlueCaliDem]

33. ...

:rofl:

[shellgame26]

92. HA HA HA HA HA

All the Obama-threw-her-under- the-bus people are strangely silent...

[texshelters]

95. Bull shit

Obama did dump her and not stand up for her.

I don't want her in the Senate, where the Senate rule will mute her voice.

It's second prize, and we never remember those that win second place.

Obama acted the coward once again and wasn't will to fight for the right thing, regardless of the winning potential.

It's pathetic how people acquiese to this crap.

Peace,
Tex Shelters

[shellgame26]

99. Elizabeth Warren herself

endorsed Richard Cordray WHO JUST HAPPENS TO BE HER DEPUTY. She also said the new consumer protection agency WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE without President Obama. - The Rachel Maddow Show

more knee- jerk uninformed non-sense

Peace

Edited for misspelling Maddow as Marrow...damn autocorrect

[shellgame26]

100. Besides..

I would hardly consider her possible place in the senate to be a mere consolation prize. In the senate she would actually have more power and it would offer her a faster track to even higher office. A senate run, where people have to get off their asses and vote for her instead of her being appointed to run an agency, would prove how popular she really is. I certainly support her, but would she have enough support to beat Brown?

[Duke Newcombe]

97. No...not until she's thrown under the bus AGAIN, at least. n/t

[otohara]

7. Excellent News

Run Run EW

[Nuclear Unicorn]

22. Totally agree. K&R'ing myself but

let's not use her initials: EW!

just sayin'

:P

[socialindependocrat]

8. Liz-beth - you've already won!!!! Take it slow.....

This is one of those great people who you know can make a lot of sense and kick some ass!!!

You want to go for President???? You'll be the first woman president and you'll only have to

invest a few thousand for some posters!!!! Go for it!!!!

[Volaris]

83. THIS,

...and not just because every single liberal and half the Progressive Republicans/Independents in the country know who she is and what she stands for....but because she is one of the (very) few "known" Democrats who possess any semblance of a spine (at least that's the impression that I get from talking to random people about politics and economic matters when the subjects come up).

[Hulk]

9. Finally!!...something to be excited about from the "liberal bench".

Good for her!....GREAT for US!!!!

[No Elephants]

10. Tough.

She'll probably get a money bomb from Emily's List. (Coakley did.) And she'll probably get help from the DNC and party stars. (Coakley didn't.) That may knock everyone else out of the primary.

But, can she beat Brown? That's all that matters in the end. And Koch bros. will probably do all they can to make sure this very symbolic seat does not get back to Democrats.

Massie may have a better chance at beating Scott Brown. (*ducks*)

Then again, Brown won a special election. This is a Presidential. Bigger turnout. Democrats are unlikely to vote for Brown. So maybe either Massie or Warren will be fine? Lord, I hope so.

[julian09]

13. She would make Brown look bad for Mass in debates

integrity vs opportunist, Harvard professor vs centerfold.

[No Elephants]

66. Maybe, but so would Massie and Khazei, IMO.

Let's face it, even in Massachusetts, which has an incredible number of institutions of "higher learning," Brown did not come from way behind Coakley to win by a huge margin based on his integrity, his towering intellect or his superior debate performance, none of which were anything to write home about.

His win was based on willingness to be a bit shady, a lot of slick packaging, a fair amount of personal appeal, and a big dose of help from the Koch fortune, a big does of help from his Party and his Party's biggest names and his very strong media relationships, courtesy of his wife's many years in local media.

We'll see how the primaries go, but my own primary decision probably will not be easy.

[zippy890]

81. brains v no-brains

scotty's got nothin between the ears

[pam4water]

11. Yeah!

[Stuart G]

12. When she announces...please send $$ if you can..thanks.

[SoapBox]

14. YES! Go Elizabeth Go!!!

I hope you do...this would be SO exciting.

[Firebrand Gary]

15. K&R...

[Arctic Dave]

16. Checks already written.

Give me her campaign address and it's sent.

[Strelnikov_]

17. Damn Straight n/t

[democrank]

18. What good news.

Run Elizabeth!

[BumRushDaShow]

19. K&R!!!

:kick:

[FarLeftFist]

20. YAAY!

[MissDeeds]

21. K&R! n/t

[janet118]

24. Oh please, Elizabeth . . . Help us dump the Ken doll.

I pledge all my free $$$ and time to your campaign. I would be so proud if you were my senator.

[defendandprotect]

62. misplaced

[TheCowsCameHome]

25. Oh, dear. Scott won't like this.

Therefore, I'm LOVIN' it.

[pinto]

26. Would be a great choice, legislatively and politically.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

[TomCADem]

27. AWESOME! Where do I contribute?

This is fantastic news.

[harun]

28. Right on!!!

[Muskypundit]

29. Comon. This is Massachusetts. She already won.

Scott browns election is a one time deal. ESPECIALLY against Elizabeth Warren. She is a perfect fit for the state.

[Cresent City Kid]

43. It may have been a one time deal

but it came at a bad time. It has become clear that any progressive legislation, or anything approaching it will fail without 60 Senators, the House and the Presidency Democratic, or at least not republican. For a short time between Al Franken taking office, and the passing of Teddy this was the case. Not much could be done at that time, and things have only gotten worse.

I am thrilled that Elizabeth Warren is returning such an important seat to its rightful place. I'd support her in anything but retirement, sorry Liz we need you.

[No Elephants]

67. I am a fan of hers, but I may vote for Massie in the primary anyway.

[KeyserSoze87]

30. This totally made my day.

Scottie, your days in the senate are numbered.

:kick:

[DocMac]

31. Great news.. please update with address for or link for contributions.

[FailureToCommunicate]

32. It will take a lot of work, and money, but well worth the struggle to

oust the "Pick Up" boy.

[Ozymanithrax]

34. That will be one Democrat I will support...

in whatever way I can.

[Odin2005]

35. GO LIZ GO!!!

:woohoo:

[dennis4868]

36. but but bad man Obama did not choose her to head the new agency...

hahahaha!

[lucca18]

37. Wonderful news!

Integrity = Elizabeth Warren

[Fearless]

38. If she gets out there, excites the public, and can come across as passionate for

Middle and working class issues, she will win hands down. Take off the kid gloves and sink your teeth into Scott Brown and he'll be gone quicker than anyone dares imagine.

:patriot:

[GoAlong2GetAlong]

39. Not so fast

This won't be a popular post but I don't think she matches up well against Scott Brown. There is a big allergy in Massachusetts against another Harvard elite. I'm just saying.. . . . . . .

Brown will win by 8%.

[elehhhhna]

40. I'm all in.

[onehandle]

41. Checkbook ready to crush Senator Pink Leather Shorts. nt

[patrice]

44. Good news!!

[mopinko]

45. ok. i can testify that people unrec by accident.

sitting with my laptop in my lap, and had no idea i had unrecced until i went to rec.

[No Elephants]

68. Absolutely. I've done it about twice myself.

[MrMickeysMom]

46. !!!

Great!

[renate]

47. yay! yay! yay! yay! yay! yay!

I love her to bits!

:woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya:
:woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya::woohoo: :loveya:

Go for it, Elizabeth!

[harvey007]

48. Hurray!

We need smart, strong women like Elizabeth Warren in the Senate.

:applause:

[WonderGrunion]

49. The Liberal Lioness of Massachusettes

Finally, a worthy successor to Teddy's seat.

[Left Coast2020]

50. Yes, someone to feel good about getting into the Senate.

The female version of Al Franken. I just hope this doesn't turn into a big let-down after the election with tempering of votes or any crap like that. You know we're going to have a nasty fight on our hands because all of big pharma and bussiness is going to thrown everything--including the kitchen sink to keep her out. So, we throw our own kitchen sink back at em. Its that simple.

GO GET EM PROFESSOR WARREN!!!!! And yes, lets give uncle Teddy something to smile about.

:yourock:

[No Elephants]

69. We have a couple of worthy successors running for the seat already.

Khazei and Massie.

Thing is, who is likelist to beat Brown? That's all that will matter in the end.

[MrMickeysMom]

51. On second thought.... what about for PRESIDENT?

I just stole that from Mike Malloy at the end of his 2nd hour...

Not a bad thought, you know...

[SusanaMontana41]

52. This is great news for We The People!

Give her some experience, then have her run for president ...
:applause:

[klook]

53. Fantastic

She would make one hell of a senator.

[trud]

54. As they said on Doonesbury

Brown isn't totally insane. Too bad she can't run against a 100% lunatic.

[PhoenixAbove]

55. K&R She'll get my Ma. vote...

and this ailing, creaky body when she needs help on the ground... if she decides to run. Please! Please decide to run! We need to get rid of boy Brown.

[No Elephants]

70. I'm torn. I think Massie may have a better chance to beat Brown.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/01/16/936773/-Attention-Massachusetts-kogsBob-Massie-for-Senate

[Firebrand Gary]

56. Remember that feeling you got when looking at Johnny Deep from 21 jump st, in the Teen mags?

Thats the feeling I get when I think about Warren at a US Senator.

[Firebrand Gary]

57. Oh and K&R

[midnight]

58. Glad to hear this....

[joshcryer]

59. She'll be President 2016. Bet on it.

[glinda]

98. I think I like the sound of that.

[Marrah_G]

60. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[defendandprotect]

61. Good to have someone like her in the pipeline -- !!!

[No Elephants]

71. Khazei and Massie are very good, too.

[friendly_iconoclast]

63. I have only one bit of advice for her if she gets the nomination:

For the love of all that is holy, don't campaign like Martha Coakeley did.

[No Elephants]

72. Martha got almost zero help from anywhere until she was almost 30 points behind.

She had never run for national office before, only for lawyer related positions, like AG, where she really knew what she was doing and had a long track record.

Clinton campaigned for her in the primary (to my chagrin, since I backed Capuano), but that was about it, until her numbers were way down.

Then, Vicki Kennedy, who had been hurt by Coakley starting up her campaign offices before Ted even died, came and did her best. And Obama finally came up the Sunday night before the election, after saying all along he was not coming at all.

No DNC money or campaign strategist, either. It was as though they wanted her to lose, so they wouldn't have to explain why a Democratic House and 60 in the Democratic Senate Caucus were still yielding such lame legislation.

Yeah, Coakley could have done a lot better, but so could the DNC, Obama and the popular stars of the Party.

[Firebrand Gary]

74. Ugh Huh, Amen to that.

And don't take off to the Bahama's before the elections and please know your sports.

[No Elephants]

77. Seriously. I have never willingly watched a game of any kind in my life.

The few times I've gone to Fenway, I've brought reading material with me.

I knew who Schilling was and knew his sock was in the Baseball Hall of Fame (which, oddly enough, I did visit and enjoy).

[orbitalman]

64. K & R

[myrna minx]

65. K&R n.t

[Firebrand Gary]

73. To say it again, I love you Elizabeth Warren

Now go eat Scott Brown's lunch!

[Adenoid_Hynkel]

75. Funds are little tight here, but I pledge to give her $$$ the second she announces

and you should, too

[No Elephants]

78. I wish people outside the state would stand down as to the primary and

jump in for the general.

Last time, outsiders did the opposite--got involved in the primary, then vanished after Coakley got the nomination.

Even without Warren, our primary candidates are good. I'd be happy with Khazei, Massie or Warren.

When the rubber will be hitting the road is whether our nominee can beat the Brown turd, with all he has backing him up.

[PotatoChip]

76. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) Massachusetts

Sounds great! Go Liz go!!!

[Enthusiast]

80. She will receive a small contribution from me.

All we want is an honest and intelligent candidate for Senator. She fits the bill.

[LynneSin]

82. I suspect Ted Kennedy is up in heaven somewhere smiling big time

This is the perfect person to take over Ted Kennedy's old seat!

[SharonRB]

94. Absolutely. n/t

[Jakes Progress]

84. Ahh. Someplace for me to send my former DNC contributions.

It will be interesting to see just how much help she gets from the Washington branch of the Democratic party. Somehow I don't think some of them will be too excited about having her in office.

[existentialist]

85. We need to focus on races like this rather than the Presidency

because:

1) They are encouraging rather than depressing.

2) We should not be looking to any one individual to be solving our problems.

3) We can probably have more impact on races like this then we can with the Presidency.

4) The issues and personalities are clearer. Therefore we can send out a clearer message regarding the issues and positions that we support.

5) We are even more likely to help win the Presidency with a reverse coattails effect than we are to win congressional races with the normal coattails effect given the candidates for 2012. (Although if Massachusetts is at risk for its electoral votes in 2012 then we will be in big trouble.)

[Sarah Ibarruri]

86. Someone GOOD! A ray of sunshine is lots of rain. nt

[RedCloud]

87. Just don't be oblivious about the Red Sox...

[Zambero]

88. I hope she decides to run

Warren is a very positive and dynamic presence. She can win and she can help stem the Republican tide. With 20+ Democratic Senate seats to defend in 2012, we need to pick up a few GOP-held seats as well. This is great news.

[electropop]

89. Yaaaaay! nt

[Uncle Joe]

90. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, peace frog.

[mochajava666]

91. Great news! She would be a great Senator.

[SharonRB]

93. Oh, yes!

This is great news.

[texshelters]

96. Not even consolation prize

We need Warren now to demand economic recourse.

I don't want her in the Senate, where the Senate rule will mute her voice.

It's second prize, and we never remember those that win second place.

Obama acted the coward once again and wasn't will to fight for the right thing, regardless of the winning potential.

It's pathetic how people acquiese to this crap.

Peace,
Tex Shelters

[gauguin57]

101. I'd love to see her and Bernie Sanders, side by side in the Senate, giving everyone hell!

The time for politely giving in when things get complicated IS SO OVER. You go, Ms. Warren!