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sofa king

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16. I sort of wish she would run as well as Mrs. Clinton.

Thu May 22, 2014, 09:26 PM

May 2014

I feel like a truly progressive candidate might have a chance to shift the Democratic Party in that direction during the primary process, something it desperately needs.

It's a 'careful what you wish for' sort of wish, to be sure, for ultraconservatives got that wish in the form of the Tea Party, and they're this close to taking down the GOP for a decade or even forever. I don't know if such a thing could even happen to the Democratic Party, but I sure as hell don't want to find out the hard way, either!

Furthermore, with outside interests able to turn almost any primary into a race-to-the-bottom, possibly beyond the control of the candidates, a serious primary race might quickly devolve into damaging mudslinging between the backers of the two candidates, which would be... unpleasant for us all.

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Elizabeth Warren again today: �I�m not running for president.� [View all] Cali_Democrat May 2014 OP

Ooooh nooooos! sheshe2 May 2014 #1

WTF? Why would they need to "do" anything? scarletwoman May 2014 #8

I don't mock anyone's hope that Warren runs... brooklynite May 2014 #13

Isn't it a bit early to accuse anyone of "laziness" in regard to the 2016 election? scarletwoman May 2014 #17

No, considering I reached out to Brian Schweitzer in 2012...and to "Ready for Hillary" in 2013 brooklynite May 2014 #24

They like to get mad at/goad/bait/those who have taken EW at her word. MADem May 2014 #27

because it is pissing her off....you can tell by the tone...she is so done with being asked that VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #32

DU, by a huge margin, want Elizabeth Warren as our candidate. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2014 #78

Love her, I understand her not running now, but Bernie says he will run. Autumn May 2014 #101

No denial will be enough, I'm afraid. MineralMan May 2014 #2

How many times did HRC say she would not run again after 2008? krawhitham May 2014 #12

So Elizabeth Warren is only as honest as Hillary Clinton? VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #33

I haven't seen anyone "insist" that Warren is running. I've only seen people wishing/hoping scarletwoman May 2014 #19

It is weird how passionate people are about defending the claim that she won't run. Vattel May 2014 #26

Yes exactly.... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #34

It's entertaining and strange MannyGoldstein May 2014 #28

apparently SHE needs you to really really know she is not going to run VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #35

There are quite a few people who are not going to believe her. bravenak May 2014 #3

But it's pretty cool that after only a year in office, so many are asking the question MannyGoldstein May 2014 #29

I'm voting for whomever you guys pick in the primary. I never can decide. bravenak May 2014 #31

So you too join the camp that doesn't think Elizabeth Warren is any more honest than Hillary... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #37

Do me a solid? MannyGoldstein May 2014 #49

that's the best you got? VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #50

Did you get to see the new Pentatonix video yet? snooper2 May 2014 #55

Now I did. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #75

Damn! that's a bitter pill to swallow trublu992 May 2014 #4

I trust Elizabeth Warren and take her at her word.. thank you, Cali. Cha May 2014 #5

Yep, she is not currently running for President krawhitham May 2014 #15

I think EW means in 2016. Cha May 2014 #18

You added the word "currently" she didn't use a qualifier...YOU did! VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #38

It's too early for anyone to declare. Whisp May 2014 #6

but she has repeatedly and with much disdain for being asked over and over the same question... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #39

We will eventually see what is to see Whisp May 2014 #42

and some will discover that others were right all along! VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #44

I have no shame in being wrong once in a while. Whisp May 2014 #46

apparently yes you have as she has repeatedly said she is NOT running for President VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #51

Time is on my side, Van. We will see what is to see. Whisp May 2014 #53

No time is NOT on your side..... VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #54

Things aren't always what they appear to be. Whisp May 2014 #56

I believe her. SQUEE May 2014 #105

I'm one of those "EW supporters" ChangeUp106 May 2014 #7

that's good because like you ...Elizabeth Warren has been encouraging Hillary Clinton to run! VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #40

Has ANYONE of substance announced that they are running yet? 99Forever May 2014 #9

but the rest have said "they haven't made up their minds" VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #41

+1 davidpdx May 2014 #64

k&r for Elizabeth Warren. n/t Laelth May 2014 #10

Too bad. Politics as usual. But, it opens the door for Sanders. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2014 #11

This is so confusing! She really ought to make up her mind! struggle4progress May 2014 #14

^^^^ This!!! VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #45

... Jamaal510 May 2014 #47

This........... Beacool May 2014 #59

Yes, THIS! yuiyoshida May 2014 #60

!!! Tarheel_Dem May 2014 #66

LOL!!! Cali_Democrat May 2014 #70

^^^This!^^^ times 1,000,000! BlueCaliDem May 2014 #77

Bingo! hrmjustin May 2014 #79

It's all about the tense FrodosPet May 2014 #82

LOL treestar May 2014 #84

I sort of wish she would run as well as Mrs. Clinton. sofa king May 2014 #16

That would be sort of confusing, since she asked Hillary Clinton to run first... brooklynite May 2014 #25

are you a Warren supporter? G_j May 2014 #20

why would you want to "convince" someone to do something they have said repeatedly that VanillaRhapsody May 2014 #43

And I really, really need you to know it. MannyGoldstein May 2014 #21

You cant get a single one of them to discuss the TPP or fracking but they rhett o rick May 2014 #69

That's fine. I prefer Warren in the Senate (nt) bigwillq May 2014 #22

maybe if the media pesters her enough eventually she will say yes just so they will leave her alone. Takket May 2014 #23

Well, she should run, if not now, soon. ozone_man May 2014 #30

If it makes you happy think May 2014 #36

What is this eight posts about Sen Warren not running? At least you are giving Snowden a break. nm rhett o rick May 2014 #48

Que Sera Sera Whisp May 2014 #52

We do not know yet what will happen DonCoquixote May 2014 #57

I have never heard her say she is not running for Vice President ... have you? Samantha May 2014 #58

OK. Thanks for sharing. tkmorris May 2014 #61

Have you read Elizabeth's new book, "A Fighting Chance" yet? JDPriestly May 2014 #62

I feel like the objective of the many posts informing EW supporters that EW says she is not running djean111 May 2014 #63

I would really like to see EW run. NCTraveler May 2014 #65

Amazing how many so-called Democrats are desperate for her not to run. Scuba May 2014 #67

They are either shills or shit stirrers. morningfog May 2014 #68

What is to oppose if she isn't running? treestar May 2014 #85

Just who is opposing her here? Bobbie Jo May 2014 #91

Which Dems said they are desperate for her not to run? Cali_Democrat May 2014 #72

Well, there's Jonathan Cowan and Jim Kessler for two. Scuba May 2014 #81

Repeatedly posting "she's NOT running" and "she endorsed Hillary" takes care of that. n/t winter is coming May 2014 #89

Bingo! Scuba May 2014 #90

If Elizabeth Warren runs and gets the nomination, MineralMan May 2014 #71

Sad... but its her choice... mylye2222 May 2014 #73

I'll forgive EW for endorsing Hillary Clinton! LongTomH May 2014 #74

She endorsed Hillary? MannyGoldstein May 2014 #76

Meet The Press - April 26 brooklynite May 2014 #93

I don't think she wants to run. Campaigns can be brutal and she probably doesn't want it. hrmjustin May 2014 #80

You seem obsessed with this. Why? nt LWolf May 2014 #83

What's wrong with being obsessed? treestar May 2014 #86

Interest is fine. LWolf May 2014 #87

It's still ad hominem treestar May 2014 #92

Noting and commenting on a pattern LWolf May 2014 #94

Seriously. deutsey May 2014 #88

It's a very familiar political tradition Armstead May 2014 #95

Except when you publicly support someone else.... brooklynite May 2014 #96

Maybe she isn't, dunno....I'm just saying this premature reading of tea leaves is kinda silly Armstead May 2014 #97

It's not, from my point of view... brooklynite May 2014 #99

Theres always a bandwagon going on Armstead May 2014 #100

The problem is that they're "not" grasping... brooklynite May 2014 #102

People HAVE been trying to convince her to run. Please don't claim people are not trying. Armstead May 2014 #103

Show me where I'm wrong... brooklynite May 2014 #104

And heads again explode on DU. n/t Lil Missy May 2014 #98