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Cal33

(7,018 posts)
Wed Nov 12, 2014, 08:39 PM Nov 2014

Elizabeth Warren may be considered for leadership position in Senate. I sure hope so. I

Last edited Thu Nov 13, 2014, 08:47 AM - Edit history (1)

would be all for it, if she should replace Reid -- although this would be out of the question at
the present time, I suppose. The middle-of-the-roaders have had a long time to prove
themselves, and they have failed. It's high time for a change.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/12/elizabeth-warren-senate-leadership_n_6148246.html

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Elizabeth Warren may be considered for leadership position in Senate. I sure hope so. I (Original Post) Cal33 Nov 2014 OP
I'm curious what about her past makes people here so certain she'd be a good Senate leader? Recursion Nov 2014 #1
She has the ability to express clearly and simply yet powerfully what the situatuation is, Cal33 Nov 2014 #5
But... is that to you what a Senate party leader's job is? (nt) Recursion Nov 2014 #6
I was editing my post as you sent your msg. 6. Cal33 Nov 2014 #7
There's more than one leadership position FBaggins Nov 2014 #8
She could. I think she'd be good at that (nt) Recursion Nov 2014 #9
Don't do it Warren ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #2
What position? ISUGRADIA Nov 2014 #3
It doesn't have to be a major one. FBaggins Nov 2014 #10
That new position would seem to indicate that the leaders are willing to Cal33 Nov 2014 #11
will the price of this be her not ebbie15644 Nov 2014 #4

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
1. I'm curious what about her past makes people here so certain she'd be a good Senate leader?
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 05:01 AM
Nov 2014


Senate leadership isn't really about having good policy ideas; it's about soothing ruffled egos and assigning fundraising responsibilities. Is there something about her that makes people think she'd be good at that?
 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
5. She has the ability to express clearly and simply yet powerfully what the situatuation is,
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 12:56 PM
Nov 2014

and why she is for or against it. She isn't afraid of speaking out against the power
structure (the big banks, for instance) which most politicians of either side avoid doing.
She has the great asset of being able to draw people to her points of view.

The proof of this lies in the fact that the numbers of Americans who feel that they see
eye to eye with her on what she stands for. Her honesty, sincerity and integrity show
through. So does her intelligence and willingness to work for the benefit of all Americans,
not just the few big rich corporations. She owes no political debts. She won her
senatorial race mainly with having raised money from the grass-roots (the largest amount
in any senate race thus far) and not from the corporations.

She was a Republican in the past, yes, but has changed her mind when she saw how
the Republicans had changed over the years to what they have become today. Some see
this as something negative. Many don't. I see this as an asset. She is able to face reality,
and make appropriate changes when that reality has changed.

I've seen her both being both tough as well as gentle and diplomatic, and very appropriately,
according to what was required for that particular situation.

People are drawn to her because she inspires trust. She is a leader.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
2. Don't do it Warren ...
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 08:40 AM
Nov 2014

lest your feet be exposed as clay.

Think about it ... EW enjoyed a great deal of support in progressive circles; while supporting all of the initiatives that progressives castigate this President for holding.

Warren ... taking a leadership position means you will soon join the ranks of the mythical progressives' fallen heroes ... when income inequality isn't fixed the day after tomorrow.

ISUGRADIA

(2,571 posts)
3. What position?
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 08:49 AM
Nov 2014

There's only four major ones, and Reid and Durbin aren't stepping down. Murray or Schumer's?

FBaggins

(26,737 posts)
10. It doesn't have to be a major one.
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 04:21 PM
Nov 2014

Here's what I just found (looks like a new position tailored for her):


The expected title will be strategic policy adviser to the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, according to a source familiar with the talks.

In the new position, Warren is expected to serve as a go-between to liberal groups to ensure their voice is part of the leadership’s private deliberations, a source said. She would be part of the messaging and policy team.


Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/elizabeth-warren-harry-reid-senate-leadership-112847.html#ixzz3IywVBf6c
 

Cal33

(7,018 posts)
11. That new position would seem to indicate that the leaders are willing to
Thu Nov 13, 2014, 06:41 PM
Nov 2014

listen more to the Progressives. Let's see if they really mean it. We've been
pretty much ignored so far.

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