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60. I agree with him about needing them both in the senate...

Wed Nov 25, 2020, 05:16 PM

Nov 2020

But I sure as hell haven't seen any "significant representation" yet. Which means it's not gonna get much progressive at all if that's the view.

Welp, not the most encouraging news but certainly light years beyond what we've seen in comparison to the unsightly growth currently in the white house.

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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