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3. There's a difference between Warren and a candidate who gravitates to economic populism

Reply to cthulu2016 (Original post)

Mon May 5, 2014, 03:55 PM

May 2014

because it's the political message du jour: Warren actually believes what she's saying and is far more likely to actually do something about it. I don't think Warren is "unique" in that, but she's pretty rare.

It's not enough to talk the talk. Voters need to believe you mean it.

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A Chain of Logic: If Warren *could* Win the Nomination, then [View all] cthulu2016 May 2014 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2014 #1

Unlike her positions, her uniqueness is not something another candidate can copy DJ13 May 2014 #2

There's a difference between Warren and a candidate who gravitates to economic populism winter is coming May 2014 #3

Hmm ... Laelth May 2014 #4

Your logic fails in the first line... brooklynite May 2014 #5

I like the way you think cthulu2016 madokie May 2014 #6

The presidency is and always has been highly personal. reformist2 May 2014 #7

I agree, but can she win the nomination? Laelth May 2014 #8

Hit-and-run OPs bug me a bit. Laelth May 2014 #9

Warren would destroy Clinton during the debates oneofthe99 May 2014 #10

Big Dog says Al Gore and Hillary are two of the most idealistic people he has ever met. McCamy Taylor May 2014 #12

I always form my opinion of HRC based on... JackRiddler May 2014 #13

I hope she is like Bobby Kennedy. Laelth May 2014 #14

POTUS has to have Big Balls. Hillary has Big Balls. Balls of steel. Warren doesn't. Simple as that. McCamy Taylor May 2014 #11

Hmm ... Laelth May 2014 #15

I disagree completely, voting has nothing to do with policy, it is all about gut reaction and CK_John May 2014 #16

If the Corporate entities that run our government would allow a true Progressive Candidate to get sabrina 1 May 2014 #17

Good post. Thanks. n/t Laelth May 2014 #18