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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]VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)156. the "for now" or "this time" or whatever the "Hip Progressives" are using these days...
she said she is not running....and you claim to believe her....YET here you are in a disagreement and you are defending the position of those that ARE calling her a liar and or are mind-reading her! hmmmmmm color me suspicious!
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I'm Almost Finished with the Warren book and I have a few thoughts [View all]
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