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In reply to the discussion: I'm Almost Finished with the Warren book and I have a few thoughts [View all]OKNancy
(41,832 posts)30. The malcontents will find something they hate about her
and blast her as much as any other Democrat here on DU.*
Fortunately DU is not the real world and is a tiny minority of opinion, both about Warren or Clinton.
* voted against GMO labeling
* voted against the medical devise tax because so many manufactures are in Mass.
* voted to repeal or reduce the estate tax ( definitely not a liberal policy )
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Le Taz Hot
May 2014
OP
I doubt she'll run in 2016, but I'm sure she'll continue advocating for ordinary people.
winter is coming
May 2014
#2
You'd have to ask them, not me. I'd be delighted to see her run, and the same goes for Bernie.
winter is coming
May 2014
#87
And couldn't have been more clear when she was asked, 'Are you running for President in 2016?'
Dawgs
May 2014
#26
When you say "I am running for President" it triggers legal and campaign finance requirements.
former9thward
May 2014
#65
... "Are you writing this book because you're at least still considering running for president
struggle4progress
May 2014
#48
Transcript: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Talks To ABC News’ David Muir
struggle4progress
May 2014
#50
What's your point? EW is not running now. Doesn't mean she can't in the future. n/t
Dawgs
May 2014
#52
Perhaps she says it best herself: "We have issues we need to deal with right now in 2014.
struggle4progress
May 2014
#63
Merely proves Elizabeth Warren is no dummy. She can't be tricked and isn't playing her hand one
JDPriestly
May 2014
#104
Read the book. You will be surprised by Elizabeth Warren's experience. She downplays it but
JDPriestly
May 2014
#105
i know how politicians work which is why i don't think she is going to run for PRes
JI7
May 2014
#82
It's not my fault if the poster got insulted for not interpreting the quote correctly.
Dawgs
May 2014
#141
“Senator Warren has said many times, she is not running for President”
struggle4progress
May 2014
#8
... In the interview, Ms. Warren .. said twice that she had no interest in running for president ...
struggle4progress
May 2014
#10
I like what she says here: "We have issues we need to deal with right now in 2014. We’ve gotta deal
struggle4progress
May 2014
#62
We are. We want her to have the attention of all who will be watching during the election
JDPriestly
May 2014
#64
Neither of my senators is running in 2014, and my progressive representative will win without
JDPriestly
May 2014
#106
In a national election, or a blue state, not being progressive enough would be a problem.
Dawgs
May 2014
#28
Yes--the ones who call themselves "progressive" because they are progressive on social issues
eridani
May 2014
#60
Read Warren's book. If you are a strong Democrat, you will understand that this is really a
JDPriestly
May 2014
#107
Vice President for Sen Warren would be a waste. Rather she stay in the Senate than
rhett o rick
May 2014
#86
The President and executive branch are the least powerful of the 3 and that was by design
Larkspur
May 2014
#25
No actually it hasn't .....what you are describing is called wishful thinking...and mind reading.
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#137
So what? Are we not allowed to give our opinion on what we think a politician is saying?
Dawgs
May 2014
#147
I just told you that I believe her. Why don't you trust me? Are you calling ME A LIAR?
Dawgs
May 2014
#152
the "for now" or "this time" or whatever the "Hip Progressives" are using these days...
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#156
Wow! You are so scared of EW running that you call 'hoping she changes her mind' as..
Dawgs
May 2014
#159
There is NO DOUBT that you are scared. Don't need to read your mind. You've made it obvious.
Dawgs
May 2014
#161
How would you know there is "no doubt I am scared" unless you can read my mind?
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#163
You all are adding the "not at this time"....she didn't didn't say those words did she?
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#138
The "hive, DEFEND!" reflex does seem to have largely shifted from Obama to Hillary.
winter is coming
May 2014
#68
So being Democrats and supporting Democrats on DU is now called "blind loyalty"?
VanillaRhapsody
May 2014
#158
The first thing people running for President typically do is write a book. Call me when she does.
ieoeja
May 2014
#47
As I said above, if Hillary runs, all of Bill's mistakes and more will be slung around by the TV.
JDPriestly
May 2014
#109
I've said before and I'll say again. I want a woman to be President someday soon. But when...
DesertDiamond
May 2014
#66
It's in response to the myriad of posts insisting that she's running, all facts to the contrary.
Beacool
May 2014
#114
No; if that were so, I'd expect to see periodic, casual responses with an air of mild amusement
winter is coming
May 2014
#133
NO ONE WHO SUGGESTS PITTING OUR MOST MAGNIFICENT WOMEN AGAINST EACH OTHER IS A FRIEND.
aquart
May 2014
#116
But Warren has endorsed Hillary! And Bernie's an old Socialist who's not a Democrat!
winter is coming
May 2014
#142
No, I'm quite serious. Who's supposed to decide when candidates are "allowed" to run?
winter is coming
May 2014
#171