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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:04 AM Mar 2020

Report: Biden's final five will include Harris, Klobuchar, Warren

“Not one of the top Biden associates I spoke with in the last week had much doubt where he would ultimately focus a lot of his eventual vetting: his former rivals Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Amy Klobuchar. Realistically, a congressman close to the Biden inner circle predicted, no matter what happens, ‘the final five will include those three.’”

“Keeping in mind his own experience and his age, the former veep, 77, has always insisted to friends that his running mate must be ready to be president. But people close to him say he has recently become increasingly explicit that he may be choosing his own replacement, and that the candidates’ competence is now likely to be front and center in his considerations.”

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/in-the-coronavirus-bunker-biden-thinking-a-lot-about-his-vp.html

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Report: Biden's final five will include Harris, Klobuchar, Warren (Original Post) wyldwolf Mar 2020 OP
Or a midwestern Governor bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #1
I think Amy MFM008 Mar 2020 #2
Oh no Rebl2 Mar 2020 #11
Good news! MFM008 Mar 2020 #24
I hope not. I think she is the least impactful choice. Happy Hoosier Mar 2020 #12
It needs to be Amy Awsi Dooger Mar 2020 #22
The VP who might be Prez SLClarke Mar 2020 #3
We need to stop saying that his VP might be President Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #4
Agreed, but there must be conisderation for 2024 positioning themaguffin Mar 2020 #6
Yes, there always is Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #9
I agree. This shouldn't be discussed as a health issue themaguffin Mar 2020 #21
Why; the same thing was said when McCain ran in '08. Its a valid point. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #15
No it is just giving Trump and the GOP Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #16
They're going to bring it up regardless. Already are. Ignoring it is a mistake. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #19
Yes let them bring it up Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #20
Nah, running scared is a bad tactic. We'll discuss it Hortensis Mar 2020 #47
Not running scared Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #48
Warren has yet to endorse him question everything Mar 2020 #45
I also hope it is not Klobuchar. StevieM Mar 2020 #57
The best choice of those 3 is Harris Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #5
Yes. Definitely Harris. I wish she were still in the race. nt Lucid Dreamer Mar 2020 #13
My only concern is Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #14
Absolutely...Kamala would energize the AA voting block, we need them to win Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #53
Actually spoke to an African American friend last night Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #55
Even though I supported Warren I think she is currently a bad choice for VP groundloop Mar 2020 #7
Exactly this! dsharp88 Mar 2020 #18
Long as it's not Gillibrand 47of74 Mar 2020 #8
No chance Dem4Life1102 Mar 2020 #10
I would add Susan Rice dreamland Mar 2020 #17
She's definitely executive material. 2naSalit Mar 2020 #42
I'm still holding out for Hillary Clinton. nt William769 Mar 2020 #23
Damn interesting article BidenBacker Mar 2020 #25
Then I hope it's one of two. LakeArenal Mar 2020 #26
i really don't like the idea of two senators running unblock Mar 2020 #27
Harris lets us keep a Senator. Possiblly even Schiff or Katie Porter could be appointed TeamPooka Mar 2020 #32
I think sabbat hunter Mar 2020 #28
Her experience is in the GA state house. As a member Hortensis Mar 2020 #46
I'd be damn pleased to see any of them as VP, or, eventually, President. (but not too soon!) n/t Mister Ed Mar 2020 #29
does he want to win the nomination process now? jorgevlorgan Mar 2020 #30
he already has. wyldwolf Mar 2020 #34
things can still technically change. jorgevlorgan Mar 2020 #35
Look, I see you like Warren, and that's cool. wyldwolf Mar 2020 #36
A global pandemic might be that much more dire thing. jorgevlorgan Mar 2020 #37
Again, you like Warren. I think we get that. wyldwolf Mar 2020 #38
Yep! :) jorgevlorgan Mar 2020 #39
No not Warren! Nothing against her, it's been proven time and again the young voters don't vote Thekaspervote Mar 2020 #54
Was very surprised to see this BidenBacker Mar 2020 #58
best way bto lose a Senate seat is choosing Warren. There is a GOP Gov in Mass TeamPooka Mar 2020 #52
I'll take losing a Senate seat over losing the presidency jorgevlorgan Mar 2020 #60
Harris for the win. TeamPooka Mar 2020 #31
Yep Dream Girl Mar 2020 #33
Yep underpants Mar 2020 #51
What about Bernie's five? nt zackymilly Mar 2020 #40
Jill Stein, Nina Turner, Michael Moore, Joe Rogan, Susan Sarandon wyldwolf Mar 2020 #41
Possibly Stacy Abrams? MiniMe Mar 2020 #43
Warren first has to endorse him question everything Mar 2020 #44
The elephant in the room. comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #49
After that she or Joe need to lose whistler162 Mar 2020 #50
Governor Cuomo! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #56
My first choice has been Harris but with the latest polling out of Michigan.. honest.abe Mar 2020 #59
Warren Tweedy Mar 2020 #61
 

bucolic_frolic

(47,018 posts)
1. Or a midwestern Governor
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:20 AM
Mar 2020

Imagine having three such wonderfully qualified choices?

My gut, for what it's worth, still says Amy. She has shown an ability to step up to the situation and overperform. Or maybe I'm just choosing the one with the loudest voice, which, like it or not, is important in a campaign.

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MFM008

(20,000 posts)
2. I think Amy
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:22 AM
Mar 2020

Depends on how her husband does.
He was on a ventilator.

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Rebl2

(14,715 posts)
11. Oh no
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:37 AM
Mar 2020

I hadn’t heard that. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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MFM008

(20,000 posts)
24. Good news!
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 04:22 PM
Mar 2020

He is much better.
Possibly even home. I think its on her twitter feed.

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Happy Hoosier

(8,405 posts)
12. I hope not. I think she is the least impactful choice.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:46 AM
Mar 2020

She's good, don't get me wrong, but a "meh" choice.

She doesn't bring anything to ticket, IMO.

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Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
22. It needs to be Amy
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 03:49 PM
Mar 2020

Forget the crap about motivating the base or expanding the playing field. We need to double down on the midwest. Nothing else matters in the slightest.

We are still severely underestimating how problematic those states are. White moderate swing voters will decide those states. There won't be an avalanche of turnout to the rescue.

I have hosted enough debate watching parties to know how Amy Klobuchar would be received by that type of voter as opposed to a barker like Kamala Harris.

Deny or ignore that at our own risk

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SLClarke

(49 posts)
3. The VP who might be Prez
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:00 AM
Mar 2020

I do hope it is not Klobuchar - for several reasons. She is not an strong environmentalist (she voted for Polymet mining - next door to the Boundary Waters), she is way too considerate of corporate interests, and also very much a hawk. I know that being a war-hawk is the usual stance for the majority of our national leaders, but I would like that to diminish - seriously get less as American moves from being a major Super-Power to an equal member of the world community.
Warren would make an awesome President (in the event that Joe doesn't finish his term, or chooses not to stand for a second term, however, maybe she would make an even more awesome Speaker of the Senate. Just imagine that energy, that positively, that clarity as Speaker. What a contrast with our current dystopian holder and in-actor of, what has turned out to be, the most powerful position in our government.
Of the three top choices, I would go for Harris. Given that it is way beyond time to have a women on the winning ticket, I also think it has to be a women of color - either African-American or Latinx. Both constituencies are strong Dem supporters, in particular the former, and this, in my opinion, has to be recognized, publicly recognized, action-taken recognized.
Would love Stacey Abrams too, even with her "lack of experience" (when has that stopped anyone from being elected - witness the current debacler and debaser of the Presidency). She is a vibrant, knowledgeable, indefatigable and inspiring speaker. She is a worker. And she is Progressive.
It is so great to have such a plethora of talent to choose from.

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
4. We need to stop saying that his VP might be President
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:12 AM
Mar 2020

That just helps Trump saying that the Dems are nominating a candidate who may not survive his full term.

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themaguffin

(4,190 posts)
6. Agreed, but there must be conisderation for 2024 positioning
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:18 AM
Mar 2020
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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
9. Yes, there always is
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:32 AM
Mar 2020

But the comments about Biden's age and health only helps Trump.

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themaguffin

(4,190 posts)
21. I agree. This shouldn't be discussed as a health issue
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 10:14 AM
Mar 2020
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oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
15. Why; the same thing was said when McCain ran in '08. Its a valid point.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:59 AM
Mar 2020

Ignoring it just makes it an even BIGGER issue

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
16. No it is just giving Trump and the GOP
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:01 AM
Mar 2020

at talking point to use against Biden.

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oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
19. They're going to bring it up regardless. Already are. Ignoring it is a mistake.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:04 AM
Mar 2020

even Biden himself has hinted that he'd be a 1-term president.

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
20. Yes let them bring it up
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:06 AM
Mar 2020

If we do it, it is saying they are right and just helps them.

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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
47. Nah, running scared is a bad tactic. We'll discuss it
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:40 AM
Mar 2020

as much as we need to. Joe and his team are obviously handling this, and not by planning to keep his age-spotted head down and hope no one else mentions it.

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
48. Not running scared
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:17 AM
Mar 2020

but not repeating their talking points for them.

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question everything

(48,833 posts)
45. Warren has yet to endorse him
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:15 AM
Mar 2020
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StevieM

(10,541 posts)
57. I also hope it is not Klobuchar.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 02:57 PM
Mar 2020

I am not a fan of hers at all.

Kamala Harris would be fine. Val Demings too. I also like Tammy Duckworth.

The person I like the most is Hilda Solis, the former Secretary of Labor.

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
5. The best choice of those 3 is Harris
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:15 AM
Mar 2020

who would help energize the African American vote. After that is would be Warren who would help attract progressives.

Unfortunately, all come from solid blue states and wouldn't help flip any swing states.

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Lucid Dreamer

(589 posts)
13. Yes. Definitely Harris. I wish she were still in the race. nt
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:56 AM
Mar 2020
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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
14. My only concern is
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:58 AM
Mar 2020

that she is from a solid blue state and doesn't help flip any swing states.

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Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
53. Absolutely...Kamala would energize the AA voting block, we need them to win
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 01:31 PM
Mar 2020

Besides, it’s the right time and the right thing to do.

No no no to Warren!

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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
55. Actually spoke to an African American friend last night
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 02:29 PM
Mar 2020

and there are more popular options, like Val Demings.

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groundloop

(12,276 posts)
7. Even though I supported Warren I think she is currently a bad choice for VP
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:21 AM
Mar 2020

Her replacement in the Senate would be a repub and I just don't believe we need to be giving away Senate seats right now.

I'm of the opinion that a woman of color would be the best choice, possibly Kamala Harris.

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dsharp88

(509 posts)
18. Exactly this!
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:02 AM
Mar 2020

Warren would be an excellent majority leader in the Senate, though.

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47of74

(18,470 posts)
8. Long as it's not Gillibrand
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:32 AM
Mar 2020
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Dem4Life1102

(3,974 posts)
10. No chance
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:34 AM
Mar 2020

She's from a solid blue state, won't help energize the African American vote or help attract progressives to the ticket.

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dreamland

(978 posts)
17. I would add Susan Rice
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 09:01 AM
Mar 2020

She's progressive, young, articulate and had inner circle of experience.

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2naSalit

(92,753 posts)
42. She's definitely executive material.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 08:18 PM
Mar 2020

I would prefer her first, Harris next.

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William769

(55,830 posts)
23. I'm still holding out for Hillary Clinton. nt
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 03:53 PM
Mar 2020
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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
25. Damn interesting article
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:01 PM
Mar 2020

All kinds of tea leaves in there but they're all different brands and pointing in different directions..LOL.

Whoever Biden ends up choosing there's gonna be some disappointment here as everybody seems to have their own personal favorite. But they'll just have to momentarily vent and then just accept it and close ranks ASAP. Trust Joe to pick a VP that he believes is most ready to be POTUS and whom he feels most comfortable working with. If you can't trust him to even pick a running mate then I'm not sure why you'd trust him to do anything else.

No matter who it is just remember who she'd be replacing to put things into perspective!

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LakeArenal

(29,813 posts)
26. Then I hope it's one of two.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:13 PM
Mar 2020

I’d rather not have any primary candidate as VP.

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unblock

(54,157 posts)
27. i really don't like the idea of two senators running
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:29 PM
Mar 2020

especially if one of them costs us a seat, as in massachusetts.

i loves me some warren, and no doubt she'd be great as vp or even president if it came to that, but we need her in the senate right now, not only to increase our chance of winning it, but beyond that, she'd be lioness of the senate if we get a majority.

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TeamPooka

(25,277 posts)
32. Harris lets us keep a Senator. Possiblly even Schiff or Katie Porter could be appointed
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 06:21 PM
Mar 2020

after we win in Nov

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sabbat hunter

(6,894 posts)
28. I think
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:32 PM
Mar 2020

Biden needs to consider Stacey Abrams.

CNN has a list of 10 potential VP candidates for Biden

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/politics/joe-biden-kamala-harris-elizabeth-warren-amy-klobuchar/index.html

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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
46. Her experience is in the GA state house. As a member
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:31 AM
Mar 2020

of a very minority party.

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Mister Ed

(6,352 posts)
29. I'd be damn pleased to see any of them as VP, or, eventually, President. (but not too soon!) n/t
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 05:54 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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Undecided
 

jorgevlorgan

(10,710 posts)
30. does he want to win the nomination process now?
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 06:16 PM
Mar 2020

Choose Warren!

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jorgevlorgan

(10,710 posts)
35. things can still technically change.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 06:43 PM
Mar 2020

By choosing Warren now, it absolutely wont.

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wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
36. Look, I see you like Warren, and that's cool.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 06:53 PM
Mar 2020

But the only way Biden isn't the nominee is either a scandal or something much more dire. The Veep pick can't make a sure thing any more of a sure thing.

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jorgevlorgan

(10,710 posts)
37. A global pandemic might be that much more dire thing.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 06:58 PM
Mar 2020

A warren pick would be the best way to mitigate the shifting of opinion between now and when the rest of the delegates are chosen in June. Of course I have no idea what will happen, and I think there is a 99.9 chance biden gets the nomination. But choosing warren increases it to 1000% imho

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wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
38. Again, you like Warren. I think we get that.
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:10 PM
Mar 2020

Yes, I agree. It is your humble opinion a Warren pick somehow makes a sure thing more of a sure thing.

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Thekaspervote

(34,666 posts)
54. No not Warren! Nothing against her, it's been proven time and again the young voters don't vote
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 01:36 PM
Mar 2020

it won’t add anything.

We need a POC!!

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BidenBacker

(1,089 posts)
58. Was very surprised to see this
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:06 PM
Mar 2020

a couple days ago when I was researching somebody else...

The 10 Most Popular and Unpopular Senators

https://morningconsult.com/senator-rankings/

Never woulda bet that Warren was one of the top 10 most unpopular Senators.

Anyway, there are 3 Gopper ones on that list that are all up for reelection so I hope that's 3 seats right there that we can pick up.

A 4th one is McConnell but that would just be too delicious to come true.

Looks like Bernie is very popular in his state...he should go back to representing them as the rest of the country doesn't quite seem to share Vermont's affection.

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TeamPooka

(25,277 posts)
52. best way bto lose a Senate seat is choosing Warren. There is a GOP Gov in Mass
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:25 PM
Mar 2020
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jorgevlorgan

(10,710 posts)
60. I'll take losing a Senate seat over losing the presidency
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 04:55 PM
Mar 2020

Personally

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zackymilly

(2,375 posts)
40. What about Bernie's five? nt
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:23 PM
Mar 2020
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wyldwolf

(43,891 posts)
41. Jill Stein, Nina Turner, Michael Moore, Joe Rogan, Susan Sarandon
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 07:49 PM
Mar 2020
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MiniMe

(21,828 posts)
43. Possibly Stacy Abrams?
Thu Mar 26, 2020, 11:49 PM
Mar 2020

I had hopes for her in the GA election, but she is available now. And it wouldn't clear out a Senate seat.

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question everything

(48,833 posts)
44. Warren first has to endorse him
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:12 AM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
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comradebillyboy

(10,467 posts)
49. The elephant in the room.
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 10:52 AM
Mar 2020

Biden isn't going to pick a running mate who won't endorse him.

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whistler162

(11,155 posts)
50. After that she or Joe need to lose
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 12:18 PM
Mar 2020

20+ years of age!

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honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
59. My first choice has been Harris but with the latest polling out of Michigan..
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 03:20 PM
Mar 2020

I am thinking Gov Whitmir might be better. We have to have Michigan and she should help with the other nearby states that we also need to win.

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Tweedy

(1,150 posts)
61. Warren
Fri Mar 27, 2020, 05:46 PM
Mar 2020

All are excellent choices

Yet, in this moment, we need Elizabeth Warren.

I did not think that a month ago.

It is obvious to me now. We will have to save Main Street and Senator Warren has multiple plans for that and can improvise rationally and effectively on the fly, in a crisis or even with green eggs and ham.

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