2016 Postmortem

davidpdx

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45. I think your post explains it best

Fri May 17, 2013, 10:39 PM

May 2013

We all want to find another FDR or LBJ in our lifetime to expand and defend social programs and check the power of corporations.

I was happy Warren was elected by MA in 2012 and feel she is doing a great job. There is still so much we don't know about her stance on other issues.

My personal prediction is that neither Clinton, Biden, or Warren will run in 2016. If I had to chose one of the three in a primary it would be Biden.

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I don't get the Elizabeth Warren adulation. In fact, I don't get adulation of politicians [View all] cali Feb 2013 OP

I highly doubt she herself will ever run or even want to run. phleshdef Feb 2013 #1

I don't get adulation, period. n/t NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #2

What is it that bothers you about the "adulation of politicians" so much? UCmeNdc Feb 2013 #3

I'm assuming that you know the difference between 'adulation' and support, though cali Feb 2013 #7

The praise for Warren has been earned. geek tragedy Feb 2013 #4

praise for her, sure. adulation? (and pushing her for President at this point constitutes that) cali Feb 2013 #8

Hero worship of many here. RC Feb 2013 #5

Very well said. Common Sense Party Feb 2013 #6

We love and worship them until they turn out to be Jennicut Feb 2013 #17

It hasn't been that long since Harry freakin' Reid was a Dem hero for defending Soc Sec. Bake Feb 2013 #31

"Elizabeth Warren was a republican until 1995." SunSeeker Feb 2013 #9

I missed that. Interesting. n/t pnwmom Feb 2013 #11

Hillary was once a Republican herself. eom tarheelsunc Feb 2013 #12

Yes, we all did things we were embarrassed about in college. nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #13

Yes, but in 1995 Warren was 46, not a college student frazzled Feb 2013 #22

I was talking about Hillary. SunSeeker Feb 2013 #38

yes, she grew up in a Republican household. Beacool Feb 2013 #40

Hillary was a Goldwater Girl in '64. And Ronald Reagan was a union-supporting Dem before he wasn't. Zen Democrat Feb 2013 #20

Hillary was a teenager when she was a Goldwater Girl. Beacool Feb 2013 #41

it is the the idea of "the great progressive hope" - It has now been more than 40 years since the Douglas Carpenter Feb 2013 #10

And these days, just sounding like a progressive is better than we get from most politicians. nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #15

The thing is that from what we know, Warren isn't progressive on defense cali Feb 2013 #19

I don't get how those concerns fit with your strong support of a current Republican who has Bluenorthwest Feb 2013 #34

I think your post explains it best davidpdx May 2013 #45

Acknowledging she's doing what Obama should be doing in going after forestpath Feb 2013 #14

it's more an indication of how desperate we are Skittles Feb 2013 #16

+1 DCBob May 2013 #48

She did a lot before she got elected to the Senate! Rider3 Feb 2013 #18

I am more than a little familiar with her record and biography cali Feb 2013 #21

though a bit vague - she has said thing to suggest that she is not a dove - maybe she is closer to a Douglas Carpenter Feb 2013 #33

Very few politicians strike me as having strong core convictions and integrity. TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #23

I think it's inspiration more than adulation.. we adore the brave Voice for Peace Feb 2013 #24

I am guessing you dont spend much time in the Barack Obama group. nm rhett o rick Feb 2013 #25

I know my share of politicians and don't adulate any of them DFW Feb 2013 #26

She says things that we really want said treestar Feb 2013 #27

It's largely a response to all the "Best Secretary of State, ever!" threads. leveymg Feb 2013 #28

Indeed, I was surprised at the brouhaha over her announcement of a new PAC yesterday. brooklynite Feb 2013 #29

I know that every politician has one, but I was surprised by the timing karynnj Feb 2013 #30

Ms. Warren a Republican until 1995- I had no idea. Did she say what changed her mind? midnight Feb 2013 #32

From the wikipedia article ShadowLiberal Feb 2013 #37

I wouldn't call it adulation - Whisp Feb 2013 #35

Well said, thanks. freshwest Feb 2013 #42

Ever spent any time REALLY listening to her speak? cliffordu Feb 2013 #36

What are her views on the "Defense Authorization Act"? DougRees Feb 2013 #39

I will say that when it comes to Harvey Milk I am indeed guilty of adulation dsc Feb 2013 #43

Truth tellers are in short supply. People react well when it happens. DirkGently May 2013 #44

In a word: FuckingDesperation. nm rhett o rick May 2013 #46

Dunno. I guess there are mainly two factors that play into it. redgreenandblue May 2013 #47

She appears to hit all the hot buttons for many progressives. DCBob May 2013 #49