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Chasstev365

(8,125 posts)
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:33 PM Jul 2016

Not Thrilled with Kaine or Vilsak

I know it seemed unthinkable just weeks ago, but if Hillary picked Bernie, I think it would be game over for Trump. I know; ain't gonna happen.

Who would be a better pick than the 2 front runners?

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Not Thrilled with Kaine or Vilsak (Original Post) Chasstev365 Jul 2016 OP
Warren, of course. She really lights up the room. femmocrat Jul 2016 #1
No, they aren't exciting--but they are solid selections book_worm Jul 2016 #2
I wish she would realize that and pick Bernie too, but... timlot Jul 2016 #3
Great Points! Chasstev365 Jul 2016 #4
Geez, how silly to think Bernie wouldn't realize that it is inappropriate for a VP to Vattel Jul 2016 #6
If she picks Vilsack I think people will be pleasantly surprised. (eom) StevieM Jul 2016 #5
I think so, too. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2016 #7

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
1. Warren, of course. She really lights up the room.
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:43 PM
Jul 2016

I like Brown and O'Malley as well.

I watched Kaine with Clinton today. He isn't charismatic but he seems very dependable and capable. Maybe that is what she is looking for. We don't know.

Is Vilsack considered a front-runner now? He is even more un-exciting than Kaine.

(I hope this isn't considered bashing democrats! I am just talking about "wow factors" here, not qualifications.)

book_worm

(15,951 posts)
2. No, they aren't exciting--but they are solid selections
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:45 PM
Jul 2016

we'll see what happens. I like Perez too.

 

timlot

(456 posts)
3. I wish she would realize that and pick Bernie too, but...
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:46 PM
Jul 2016

she can't control Bernie. Just image Bernie having a disagreement with her about something and calling a press conference in the Rose garden to vet his grievance.

She needs to either choose Perez or Warren to make the contrast with Trump/Pence stark. Kaine speaking spanish is a plus but it doesn't have to optic punch Hillary needs.

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
6. Geez, how silly to think Bernie wouldn't realize that it is inappropriate for a VP to
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:56 PM
Jul 2016

openly oppose the President's policies.

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