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Rstrstx

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35. I like them a lot, but I don't think the Castros have enough experience
Mon Jun 16, 2014, 04:58 PM
Jun 2014

Being VP means you have to be qualified enough to step into the President's job if necessary; I'm not sure either one has the kind of experience needed for such a challenge, I'd like to see them get their feet wet in national politics or as governor first. Granted it's going to be hard for them to win a statewide office in the next 6 years in TX but pushing them ahead of more qualified candidates for VP position will not make the ticket stronger. And Castro only resonates with a certain demographic here, one that is already in the Democrats' corner. The soccer moms in Plano probably don't care for him much at all.

It would actually probably help in states like AZ more than in TX, though if they could pull off TX it would be huge. The reason to do it in TX may not be so much to actually win the state, but realistically make it more competitive by bringing in large numbers of previously apathetic non-voting Hispanics (especially young ones) to the polls which could tip the state sooner than projected (say by 2020). Of course Bill only lost TX in 1996 by 3 points so it may be possible.

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Put those names in reverse positions and it most certainly would be doable...n/t monmouth3 Jun 2014 #1
no that would never happen other than your fantasies VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #2
You have no idea of what my fantasies are...LOL...n/t monmouth3 Jun 2014 #10
I KNOW thats one.....HRC would never go along and EW would never suggest it VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #13
Actually, EW already said she would not run for President, so yes, it appears you are right, it is a lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #61
AND she already put her support behind HRC....so yeah...fantasyland. VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #64
Yup lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #72
She did not put her support behind Hillary Mnpaul Jun 2014 #76
In Texas, we would love a Clinton/Castro ticket Gothmog Jun 2014 #3
In California we would love a Clinton/Castro ticket or a Warren/Castro ticket... Tikki Jun 2014 #7
I like them a lot, but I don't think the Castros have enough experience Rstrstx Jun 2014 #35
That's the one I was hoping for... Bring Texas back into the light. freshwest Jun 2014 #15
Either one would be awesome! JustAnotherGen Jun 2014 #26
Actually that would play well in a lot of the Southern states including Florida lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #63
I could send big bucks to that ticket. nt onehandle Jun 2014 #4
well at least massachusetts would be in the bag.... unblock Jun 2014 #5
No candidacy is unbeatable. I thought Kerry was unbeatable in 2004... Decorated War Vet berni_mccoy Jun 2014 #6
'Twould indeed be tough to beat. Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2014 #8
Good idea. Just might turn Texas blue. Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #28
Clinton and a rotting piece of fruit would be unbeatable. n/t Orsino Jun 2014 #9
even with a ham sandwich! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #16
No way will the ticket be two women. The key word is "balance". Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #11
its called defense. Put someone in at VP they will hate even more VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #17
A "man's man" LOL. I can't even say that with a straight face.... bettyellen Jun 2014 #87
I would hate to see Sen Warren's voice stifled like that Marrah_G Jun 2014 #12
and VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #18
I dont see much stopping her opinions MFM008 Jun 2014 #30
Take the Hillary part out and it would get my vote. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #14
so you admit you wont vote for the winner of the Democratic Primary if it is HRC? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #19
I'll vote for the most progressive, anti-war, candidate on the ballot. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #20
it was a yes or no question will you vote for HRC if she wins the primary? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #22
I'm not wagging my finger at anyone. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #24
"No Hillary" is my motto! I will hold my nose (and money) and vote for.... Logical Jun 2014 #21
then stop being a hypocrite admonishing those that DO support her... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #23
When did I do that? Which post are you talking about? nt Logical Jun 2014 #25
Get with the program. Not liking Hillary has been labeled as admonishing her supporters. djean111 Jun 2014 #33
finger wagging at fellow Democrats demanding that those that support her just shut up! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #39
I think that finger-wagging is mostly from the Hillary side. djean111 Jun 2014 #42
Hillary I remind you is pilloried here...on a DEMOCRATIC FORUM.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #44
Her policies are pilloried. I am sure is she is a lovely person. djean111 Jun 2014 #46
bullfuckingshit! She even had her religion thrown in her face... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #48
And....last but not least...Hillary Clinton on Free Trade VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #50
Worked on the TPP. Helped draft the TPP. Endorses the TPP. djean111 Jun 2014 #66
proof please.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #67
Oh just google Hillary TPP. djean111 Jun 2014 #70
Yet Elizabeth Warren still supports her..... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #71
..... cali Jun 2014 #74
The facts speak for themselves.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #49
TPP. TPP. Oh, and when there were primaries with Obama and Hillary, I guess the term was used djean111 Jun 2014 #53
Keep reading my posts....I answered that too....who knew indeed! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #55
You were saying? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #56
Cantor is an ideologue. Ask him what? How many times Obama are should be appealed? TheKentuckian Jun 2014 #82
Answer my question, when did I do that?? n-t Logical Jun 2014 #62
really, don't bother cali Jun 2014 #75
OK, makes sense now. Thanks!! n-t Logical Jun 2014 #79
lol. the irony is rich..... as you run up and down this thread wagging, wagging away cali Jun 2014 #73
"looks like they don't want her primaried".. VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #40
Perfect example of nit-picking. I do not think Hillary supporters really want anyone else to djean111 Jun 2014 #43
Because NO OTHER candidate can boast that they can beat ANY Republican in the polls.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #51
So all the early hoo-hah and pushback against people who do not prefer Hillary for president is djean111 Jun 2014 #57
Who said I didn't want a primary? That was projection from the ideologues... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #59
Oooh - the trifecta! djean111 Jun 2014 #68
Hell yeah you damn skippy! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #69
yes, indeed. the abject adoration squad calls anyone opposed to St. Hill of the Corporations cali Jun 2014 #77
Projection. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #34
Projection of WHAT? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #41
You were clearly disparaging Logical for his/her tough stand while also doing the same. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #45
No the difference is NO ONE is disparaging Elizabeth Warren or any other Democratic candidate.... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #47
Are you saying that you will be willing to back any Democrat for president in 2016? rhett o rick Jun 2014 #60
When did I do that? Are you just lying or have a link?? n-t Logical Jun 2014 #81
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Because she's a Democrat and four years of Republican rule would be unbearable. Louisiana1976 Jun 2014 #29
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How easily some can be manipulated. Happy with 20 lashes instead of 30. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #36
That is not a reason in the primary. I pray she does not make it. n-t Logical Jun 2014 #85
I can give you several VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #54
She is one of the architects of the TPP. Period. cali Jun 2014 #78
hahahahaha...right VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #80
Two women on the ticket would be the ultimate GOTV motivator for the GOP/Teahadists. Atman Jun 2014 #32
This is a bad idea. Sen Warren is too important to relegate to the role of VP. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #37
She's never said she's not running for Vice President! KamaAina Jun 2014 #38
No, thanks. bigwillq Jun 2014 #52
Are you voting against her if she wins the primary? lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #65
I'll make that decision in 2016 (nt) bigwillq Jun 2014 #86
don't underestimate the sexism that exists in this country. As long as women get out and vote, you lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #58
no HRC! n/t wildbilln864 Jun 2014 #83
If Hillary Clinton is going to win, she Le Taz Hot Jun 2014 #84
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