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Wed Nov 25, 2020, 02:48 PM

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Biden: No Bernie or Elizabeth Warren in his cabinet because he 'needs them in the Senate' [View all] Baclava Nov 2020 OP

Both states have GOP Governors (needs to be changed in 2022). Dawson Leery Nov 2020 #1

Correct. MA and VT governors would appoint "moderate" Republicans klook Nov 2020 #3

Scott Says He Would Replace Sanders With Democrat-Affiliated Independent Celerity Nov 2020 #15

Why yes Lysol2020 Nov 2020 #24

That's what Rebl2 Nov 2020 #48

Sure he would. How dumb would we have to be to believe that? pnwmom Nov 2020 #52

Always worked for Charlie Brown when whistler162 Nov 2020 #54

"Good grief." NurseJackie Nov 2020 #56

What amazes me is how Scott got nearly 69% of the vote in Vermont, while Biden got 66%. patphil Nov 2020 #61

I agree with Biden's decision. Both are needed in the Senate. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #2

I agree too. We need every single person. All hands on deck. Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #74

well, how about putting a GOP Senator into his Admin, from a blue state.... RussBLib Nov 2020 #4

I doubt he would want a communist in his Cabinet. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #8

Richard Burr is probably the most moderate on the list RussBLib Nov 2020 #14

Lets offer McConnell a cabinet position. LisaL Nov 2020 #18

bit of a long shot RussBLib Nov 2020 #19

He could be Secretary of Garbage & Sanitation if we had one. rickyhall Nov 2020 #47

He would probably want to be Secretary of China Affairs. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #65

I think some Democrats would like to offer McConnell a horizontal cabinet (that was rude, sorry!) George II Nov 2020 #50

haha - I predict that I will hear that.... RussBLib Nov 2020 #51

Susan Collins would be perfect for the Department of Concern. madinmaryland Nov 2020 #36

+1000 bluescribbler Nov 2020 #40

I would say Toomey is, and Burr may be in trouble for insider trading Celerity Nov 2020 #58

Yeah, Toomey would be good BainsBane Nov 2020 #64

Ron Johnson, the one still pushing hydroxychloroquine? Please no. brush Nov 2020 #20

Johnson would not qualify because he's TOO FUCKING STUPID! Poiuyt Nov 2020 #34

There ya go. You said it better than I did. brush Nov 2020 #72

who is a communist? Celerity Nov 2020 #59

And the potential candidates would be? LisaL Nov 2020 #13

see above n/t RussBLib Nov 2020 #16

He did. Mr.Bill Nov 2020 #37

Really? You think she is conservative? RussBLib Nov 2020 #43

My mistake. Mr.Bill Nov 2020 #55

was going to say.... RussBLib Nov 2020 #57

Never happen Rebl2 Nov 2020 #49

You know, different states have different rules for tthis type of replacement. soldierant Nov 2020 #62

No pipe dream. Jakes Progress Nov 2020 #63

Toomey has a great interest in Cancer which Biden shares...Cancer Czar? Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #70

Yes! President-elect Biden knows what he's doing Glorfindel Nov 2020 #5

That's not true. Cabinet Secretaries are very important. SharonClark Nov 2020 #44

As much as I love both, the risk-reward proposition just wasn't worth it, given that bullwinkle428 Nov 2020 #6

not to mention the seniority they hold, yellowdogintexas Nov 2020 #39

Totally agree with this call- any hints AkFemDem Nov 2020 #7

Why the Wuotation marks? Dream Girl Nov 2020 #9

Wuotation marks are sexy Baclava Nov 2020 #27

Your reply is 'revealing'. 💋 sprinkleeninow Nov 2020 #33

it's a cut and paste from the article Celerity Nov 2020 #68

Good. We can't risk losing any Senate seats nt awesomerwb1 Nov 2020 #10

Good Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 #11

No point shooting yourself in the foot and making it more difficult for your administration. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #12

That's just common sense. I will never get why the so-called leftists were pushing that. brush Nov 2020 #17

It is usually because those pushing it don't have an understanding. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #66

In 2015 Biden wanted Warren for his helpmate VP if he ran then, and Hortensis Nov 2020 #21

I don't consider him a go getter either. At first glance it appears he is. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #67

Plausible denial Beringia Nov 2020 #22

And he's so right shanti Nov 2020 #23

Fully understand this. No disagreement from me. n/t CousinIT Nov 2020 #25

Biden's agenda is actually pretty DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #26

Joe is quite correct. warmfeet Nov 2020 #28

After 2022 election. James48 Nov 2020 #29

As a Sanders 2016 and then Warren 2020 primary supporter I agree with Joe berni_mccoy Nov 2020 #30

Perfect way to phrase it DFW Nov 2020 #31

AGREE! n/t orleans Nov 2020 #32

Pack/stack the Senate with Dems. sprinkleeninow Nov 2020 #35

If you care about the country treestar Nov 2020 #38

Smart. And doesn't keep them from being tapped in a future reorganization. TygrBright Nov 2020 #41

I agree with that decision 100% Hulk Nov 2020 #42

Agreed. crickets Nov 2020 #45

And I agree. The Senate is where the fight will be taking place ... marble falls Nov 2020 #46

"We already have significant representation among progressives in our administration..." NurseJackie Nov 2020 #53

I agree with him about needing them both in the senate... Basement Beat Nov 2020 #60

They both need to be in the Senate to keep it at 50, assuming GA goes blue the rest of the way. Gore1FL Nov 2020 #69

Didn't see that one coming. 🙄 nt Raine Nov 2020 #71

YEAH!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Nov 2020 #73