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In reply to the discussion: We can do better than Hillary Clinton. [View all]gateley
(62,683 posts)Feingold could do that. Haven't heard O'Malley or Merkley.
I like your idea of Merkley going to the Senate -- even if he doesn't take Harry's job (I sure hope SOMEBODY does!)
Warren, although tough, doesn't come across as strong as I'd like. But a VP gig would be perfect -- people would get the chance to see how strong she really is!
So much, sadly, depends on perception. And "who you'd like to have a beer with". Too many people just don't pay close enough attention (and that was me until 2008 - left it up to "those who know" to pick the Dem candidate then I'd vote for him/her).
I was disappointed Feingold didnt run in WI, too, and he's pretty much dropped off the radar. Yes, he needs to get back in the mix. We know he still cares with Progressives United (but even that hasn't made much of a splash).
People say to just wait and see, that we're jumping the gun, but I think it's crucial that we begin preparing NOW -- both for 2014 and for 2016.