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BainsBane

(57,771 posts)
111. Did I mention Hillary Clinton?
Thu Aug 8, 2013, 10:22 AM
Aug 2013

Why would you assume I assume she will run? There can be no nominee when there are no candidates. I didn't mention Secretary Clinton. I named Ironman and Wolverine, which makes as much sense as this mindless speculation about an election three years away.

Whoever I decide to support three years from now, I won't be asking your permission or your opinion. Your point about Clinton's qualifications say nothing about her but everything about you.

What I will do is waiting for the actual election to choose among candidates who actually run. In the meantime, there are local elections and congressional midterms. Since my goal isn't making sure the Republicans hold on to the House and as many state legislatures as possible, I will not be wasting time worrying about any hypothetical presidential nominee until there are actually candidates.

You obviously busy having your own dialog with yourself, so carry on. Your tirade has nothing to do with me or anything I have said.

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Other....Martin O'Malley Gov. of Maryland. VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #1
OK...what're his selling points? Ken Burch Aug 2013 #3
He called the Gov of Virginia "Gov Vaginal Probe" to his face??? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #10
Like the sound of that. n/t. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #13
A link below to his Wikipedia BIO, and a link to his 'On the Issues' page... Tx4obama Aug 2013 #23
I'm with you. MrSlayer Aug 2013 #11
He is! Agschmid Aug 2013 #27
I like him too. femmocrat Aug 2013 #30
I'm on the O'Malley bus too. Chan790 Aug 2013 #54
I also think O'Malley is the next great Democratic candidate. kwassa Aug 2013 #80
Is this Tommy Carcetti? JackRiddler Aug 2013 #81
I could get behind an O'Malley candidacy. roamer65 Aug 2013 #86
agree. Let's step out of the theater and into responsible governing by a liberal. librechik Aug 2013 #115
A ticket with some combination of O'Malley and Warren would be interesting... SMC22307 Aug 2013 #126
I'm kinda hoping for Ted Cruz myself tularetom Aug 2013 #2
I DID mean our nominee...but you make a good point. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #7
What about the birthers? Politicalboi Aug 2013 #34
Senator Warren madokie Aug 2013 #4
IMO, other than financial issues Warren does not have enough knowledge on other matters. Tx4obama Aug 2013 #14
Mindreader! That's exactly how I feel. Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #46
Why should she 'stay in the Senate to learn more things'? Obama had very little experience sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #83
Obama did NOT have 'very little experience' Tx4obama Aug 2013 #92
State Senator is a long, long way from the White House. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #94
Apparently you don't know anything Obama regarding his work as state senator Tx4obama Aug 2013 #95
Is Howard Dean interested? Ilsa Aug 2013 #5
O'Malley Agschmid Aug 2013 #6
I have always loved the Clintons and will support her 100% if she runs. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #8
Me too! Always loved them both! Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #49
I just hope it all works out for her. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #50
Dennis Kucinich. ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #9
Funny - a Fox 'news' employee. AlinPA Aug 2013 #18
Sad that a FOX News employee is more liberal than the ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #20
I lost respect that I had for him when he became an associate of the Fox 'news" team. AlinPA Aug 2013 #21
That's cool. ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #24
Same concerns here, but his being an associate of Hannity, O'Reilly, Doocy and the rest AlinPA Aug 2013 #26
I care more about a person's political opinions than their coworkers. nt ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #35
I will always respect Kucinich. He was the only one with enough courage to say no to the Iraq War. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #45
is that what you tell Steve Leser? burnodo Aug 2013 #71
Is he an employee of Fox? AlinPA Aug 2013 #74
As many times as he appears on Fox burnodo Aug 2013 #82
Is he still telling the truth?? Why would lose respect for someone for using any venue sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #87
I’d say appearing on Fox ‘news’ just gives them help in claiming that they are "fair and balanced" AlinPA Aug 2013 #108
That doesn't mean he agrees with the Faux agenda. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #132
I see your point. In trying to reconcile this, I have thought about the parable that had Jesus AlinPA Aug 2013 #134
Well, it's hard times...guy's gotta pay the rent somehow. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #135
That's good. AlinPA Aug 2013 #136
Papoon, 'cause he's not insane. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #12
Sharrod. Pyrzqxgl Aug 2013 #15
I'd prefer him to the thin gruel that's being served up so far. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #61
Not decided yet but I'd love to see Warren in the running. That most brewens Aug 2013 #16
No favorite. nyquil_man Aug 2013 #17
So the choices are Sentaor CitiBank, Senator Tata, or another one-term Senator with good Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #19
There was also an option for suggesting other candidates. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #28
I certainly like Warren and I love Sanders, but I don't see any way they get through the Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #42
Senator Tata? KamaAina Aug 2013 #119
Clinton famously threw a big gala affair for her new corporate sponsor, Tata Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #120
Oh, thank goodness. KamaAina Aug 2013 #121
Oops. I hadn't even thought of that. Thank you very much for asking and not just assuming the worst. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2013 #122
Too soon to have any opinion now. Alameda Aug 2013 #22
Too soon to pick a favorite maui902 Aug 2013 #25
Bernie Sanders/Alan Grayson PD Turk Aug 2013 #29
+10000. !!! adirondacker Aug 2013 #38
While I would be thrilled LWolf Aug 2013 #69
I don't know PD Turk Aug 2013 #93
I would do a great deal to see that. nt LWolf Aug 2013 #113
Warren, then Clinton, then Biden. Otherwise, President Rubio has it in the bag. nt onehandle Aug 2013 #31
Far too early to chose between Hillary and Warren cthulu2016 Aug 2013 #32
Ron Wyden, Mark Udall... Octafish Aug 2013 #33
Pretty much all healthcare activists are going to oppose Wyden Ken Burch Aug 2013 #62
Is his plan better? Octafish Aug 2013 #70
I'm not so sure LWolf Aug 2013 #68
Not certain if Wyden's the best candidate. I like that he stood up to NSA domestic operators. Octafish Aug 2013 #72
He's a pretty good Senator. LWolf Aug 2013 #73
The one good thing about Wyden running for prez Ken Burch Aug 2013 #129
There's this older neighbor, soounds like he knows what he is talking about. Could'nt be worse. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #36
Other...how about pipi_k Aug 2013 #37
Warren- She is least likely to be bought out, I hope ruffburr Aug 2013 #39
Dennis Kucinich. flvegan Aug 2013 #40
Remember how, LWolf Aug 2013 #67
Remember it? You should check my posting history. flvegan Aug 2013 #84
It's a good sigline. LWolf Aug 2013 #88
Remember the kids that walked across the country for him and for peace? MuseRider Aug 2013 #90
I remember. LWolf Aug 2013 #112
I think the rigid "we CAN'T pick Dennis" mindset was just too strong. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #138
I think you're right. LWolf Aug 2013 #139
Lord Sauron. he has a more moderate platform than any of them. Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #41
I wouldn't say it's more moderate at all. But he certainly looks less extreme than he used to -- herturn2016 Aug 2013 #43
Yes he does lack in the environmental dept. I do like the fact he has the "large Tent" attitude. Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #44
Then again...Anthony Weiner has a REALLY large tent...if ya know what I mean... Ken Burch Aug 2013 #58
Why is this question being asked three years in advance ? jaysunb Aug 2013 #47
they would be, but people are already discussing this question. Ken Burch Aug 2013 #48
Perhaps people are a bit upset about the current situation? pediatricmedic Aug 2013 #52
Sounds like bullshit to me. n/t jaysunb Aug 2013 #59
Yeah, 2014 is a way bigger priority. emulatorloo Aug 2013 #78
Cause It Was In '05...even in '09... KharmaTrain Aug 2013 #107
Utter silliness! longship Aug 2013 #51
Credible opinion? Boom Sound 416 Aug 2013 #64
Sherod Brown. Legitimate track record of being on the right side of the issues, proven ability TheKentuckian Aug 2013 #53
Warren, because I am partial to the name Warren. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #55
One of those three did not vote for war against Iraq MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #56
Simon Cameron said, "An ohheckyeah Aug 2013 #57
Warren because she did not vote for the criminal War in Iraq. sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #60
Interesting to note Biden only has one vote! Agschmid Aug 2013 #63
We need fresh blood. SMC22307 Aug 2013 #125
Other: LWolf Aug 2013 #65
Instead of worrying about a race 3.5 years away tabbycat31 Aug 2013 #66
Hillary if she runs; Brian Schweitzer is she doesn't brooklynite Aug 2013 #75
I'm flying the Liz Warren banner, but Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #76
Andrew Cuomo sabbat hunter Aug 2013 #77
Elizabeth Warren. What's to explain? I'm a yellowdog Dem. nt Zorra Aug 2013 #79
Warren. I've changed my mind about her 'unelectability'. randome Aug 2013 #85
Howard Dean grasswire Aug 2013 #89
Certainly many better choices than the 'pugs have. roamer65 Aug 2013 #91
It is way too soon to tell about Warren. She's not on all committees that she needs to be on Tx4obama Aug 2013 #96
Its not too early for those of us who have been supporting her for years now. 1-Old-Man Aug 2013 #109
Liz Warren cuz she will clean up wall street and beat the bankers over the head with a broom. limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #97
What makes you think she's going to run? BainsBane Aug 2013 #99
It was in the poll so I just ran with it. limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #100
What makes anyone think Hillary will run either? 4 years at State wore her down to the bone. 1-Old-Man Aug 2013 #110
Did I mention Hillary Clinton? BainsBane Aug 2013 #111
There is no nominee without candidates BainsBane Aug 2013 #98
What about 2014? Maybe a Congress who will work with a Democratic President? Hekate Aug 2013 #101
I am as always for the 99% but would vote for a Warren/Sanders ticket. n/t Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #102
I really want to love Warren LittleBlue Aug 2013 #103
I'd like more options. JVS Aug 2013 #104
Russ Feingold LostOne4Ever Aug 2013 #105
too early, not playing. nt Deep13 Aug 2013 #106
Snowden/Greenwald! Capt. Obvious Aug 2013 #114
Nobody ever gives Andrew Cuomo any love... bobclark86 Aug 2013 #116
It's probably because he's been pro-austerity as governor Ken Burch Aug 2013 #118
Gee... Revenues from Wall Street drop like a rock... bobclark86 Aug 2013 #127
He could have at least proposed taxing the rich(instead of letting them totally off the hook) Ken Burch Aug 2013 #130
Joe Biden isn't getting any respect in this poll./nt DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2013 #117
Perhaps you've missed this nadinbrzezinski Aug 2013 #123
I think it's too soon to call, and I'll wait until it gets closer to Butterbean Aug 2013 #124
O'Malley LynnTTT Aug 2013 #128
Howard Dean Brewinblue Aug 2013 #131
Angela Davis. But I don't think she's running. n/t malthaussen Aug 2013 #133
I'd still take John Edwards MNBrewer Aug 2013 #137
Reading these replies... 99Forever Aug 2013 #140
Not sure of his chances, but... bhcodem Aug 2013 #141
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