Hillary Clinton
Related: About this forumMy Dream Team.
And the man that will campaign his heart out for them. These pictures are not photo ops. You can see the mutual love and respect. They went through some ugly times, yet this was their evolution. They were the adults in the room. They love their country far more than the politics. Watch this interview again. It has been a long time for me. The video is phenomenal.
60 minutes President Barack Obama lauded Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of his closest advisers and said their shared vision for America's role in the world persuaded his one-time rival -- and potential successor -- to be his top diplomat while he dealt with the shattered economy at home.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)be upset if he gets the gig though.
sheshe2
(83,748 posts)She needs someone young. She needs another minority as she is herself. I don't think another woman as 2nd seat would work as well, though I would love to see it happen. This nation , some of them were ill prepared for a black President. Yikes, their head will explode with a woman. I think we are disliked more than a black man.
I will readily except anyone she choses. He is just my choice.
DesertFlower
(11,649 posts)Lucinda
(31,170 posts)active partner, rather than just someone who champions her policies. She has never worried too much about getting credit, and tends to surround herself with strong advocates for issues they care about.
I'd like to see specifically a progressive, with deep interest in one of the signature areas of the campaign, like energy and jobs development, criminal justice reform etc.
I do like Castro, I just feel it might be a little too soon. I like Booker and Brown and a lot of others too.
One I like, that I've only seen mentioned here, is Jay Inslee. He bears the cross of being a white guy in his 60's, but he's been involved in all three branches of government, as well as being the current Gov of Washington. He's got great energy and environmental cred, and a lot of experience. I also have a soft spot for anyone that was a member of the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Inslee
Like you, I'm all in with whoever she chooses! And i'm looking forward to it!
sheshe2
(83,748 posts)Inslee. My opinion. We need some youth. We need to draw them into the party, they are our future.
Ya know. Lucinda. I said the same about Obama way back when. I thought, for one brief moment that he should wait. Then I was in. I was in.
We will see. This is going to be great. I can't wait for the ticket. Whoever it is we will soar.
Stuckinthebush
(10,844 posts)Yes!
Cha
(297,174 posts)And, I'm hoping for HUD Sec, Julian Castro, too. We shall see what happens!
In the meantime.. we know this happened and I cannot wait until it happens for Hillary when President Obama is out there campaigning for her and with her~
Thank you for your OP!
sheshe2
(83,748 posts)This will be fun.
Cha!
Cha
(297,174 posts)It went like this.. the nominee will eventually want the President to be campaigning For them and With them.. did they listen?.. Nooooo!
So glad.. she!
Me too Cha!
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)He will be the best SURROGATE ever!
Tarheel_Dem
(31,233 posts)sheshe2
(83,748 posts)Two of my favs!
Pika78
(55 posts)Can't wait to see them campaigning together!!!
BlueMTexpat
(15,368 posts)Thanks for posting!
brer cat
(24,560 posts)Castro is a great choice and we know President Obama will be out stumping for her with energy, passion, and glee at taking on the republicans who have been such a thorn in his side. Two dream teams!
Light63
(233 posts)Or someone as saavy and with the political experience and charm as Biden. I tried to surf through my imaginative search, and I just could not! Someone as witty yet charming and experienced like Biden would help Hillary so much during the general election campaign as well as during her presidency.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)I have a negative gut reaction to him - too inexperienced, too young-looking, and too petite standing next to Hillary. She needs a good campaigner, a strong progressive, and someone who can carry water for the administration. Any ideas besides Castro?
Light63
(233 posts)He is just too young and political inexperienced. His lack of political experience will become transparent when he goes up against Trump's VP candidate, and instead of helping Clinton, Castro, I'm afraid, will become a burden to her. Republicans will zoom in on him, and I just don't believe Castro has the savviness and experience to fight back. Can you imagine Castro going up against Cheney!
Secondly, the image of "mother and son" campaigning in the general election will not pose well for Hillary and the Democrats. Furthermore, at such a young age, Castro might not receive the respect of the world leaders like someone with Biden's stature.
We need to look for someone like Biden, most definitely. Castro is just too young and politically inexperienced. However, he definitely has such a good political future ahead of him.
pandr32
(11,581 posts)I read your "dream team" headline and noted the picture of Clinton and Castro, but then saw the ones below. I know it wouldn't ever happen, but it would be awesome to see Obama lead the Senate! In my dreams...
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Light63
(233 posts)My inquiry again is whether Biden can re-run as a VP candidate?