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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
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