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In reply to the discussion: Biden meets with Democrats, stoking 2016 chatter [View all]BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)28. And here are a couple of unconventional picks I really like
Charlie Christ. He's a moderate with a good personality, would definitely win Florida, and would have a good shot at picking up "light red" states like Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, and maybe even Georgia. That would offset the Electoral College rigging the GOP is trying to do now.
Michael Bloomberg. I like him for many reasons. He has genuine business acumen, unlike the vulture capitalism that Romney brought. And he has some bone fide progressive credentials. I know there are things to criticize here, but I like what he brings to the table. Now, he would be 74 upon taking office, but he is not regarded as one of the old war horses, as Biden and Clinton are. I could definitely see a ticket of Bloomberg and Julian Castro, for example.
Michael Bloomberg. I like him for many reasons. He has genuine business acumen, unlike the vulture capitalism that Romney brought. And he has some bone fide progressive credentials. I know there are things to criticize here, but I like what he brings to the table. Now, he would be 74 upon taking office, but he is not regarded as one of the old war horses, as Biden and Clinton are. I could definitely see a ticket of Bloomberg and Julian Castro, for example.
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I'd be a Biden supporter as I was in 2008. If he doesn't run and she does, I'll be an
gateley
Jan 2013
#2
focus, people! Focus! No one has announced they are running. Let's focus on 2014 elections. nt
antigop
Jan 2013
#6
Dems have lots of choices in '16: Biden, Hillary Clinton and O'Malley to name three.
Kingofalldems
Jan 2013
#10
You said in your original Post..."Old White Guys"...BAD...Young Diversified...GOOD!
KoKo
Jan 2013
#35
A 74 year old President with a 67 year old VP (with little political experience at that)?
BlueStater
Jan 2013
#40
He seems in pretty good physical shape to me and as for Warren she has plenty of experience, same
ebbie15644
Jan 2013
#70
Hillary may not run because of her health, Biden, Martin O'Malley, Deval Patrick, Andrew Cuomo
Katorama
Jan 2013
#24
Politics is a game. It is one of humanities grand games, where winning and losing matter.
denbot
Jan 2013
#45
I think you seriously underestimate twenty five year old Hispanics.
senseandsensibility
Jan 2013
#55
So a 25 year old American kid is unable to comprhend politics if they are Latino? Is that what you
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#64