What did you say, history? Could you repeat yourself?

[JohnnyRingo]

15. I'd love to see Warren in office

Populist does not equate to popular, however.

What you and I see as a good common sense candidate can be considered far left by the greater majority. I'm admittedly left of center, but practical as well. As was my original point, it's not about her great ideas on boosting the middle class via finacial reform and equal rights, but what the perception of her is, and I believe that view among the voting electorate to be one of a liberal.

If by 2016 the perception of liberals, or even those defined by the synonym progressive, is a positive one, then she's a shoe in for president. Otherwise America at large will look to a moderate who does no good and hopefully no harm. I think it's sad that this may be true, and I sincerely hope people wake up and learn to vote their better interests (especially in the gulf states).

Until that day, it's essential that a democrat holds the all powerful veto pen, lest we slide further into the abyss of the working poor. What do we call middle class now, owning a smart phone? That's sad.