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pampango

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53. It is close but she may be a better senator than president. She has incredible knowledge and
Mon Dec 15, 2014, 07:11 AM
Dec 2014

commitment regarding curbing the power of the elite particularly in the world of Big Finance. And she is committed to the health of the middle class. She could be my #1 choice if she demonstrates similar knowledge and commitment in the broad range of issues a president has to deal with.

For now, I think Bernie would be a better president. Also, having Bernie as a serious candidate during the primaries and debates will open the eyes of people who have not listened to him before which would be a good thing in the long run even if he does not win the nomination.

I am sure that if both Bernie and Elizabeth run in the Democratic presidential primary, each will say some things that I disagree with. I will try, however, to resist the temptation to throw them under the bus each time this happens since I believe that both are committed to the welfare of the 99%. (Plus it is conceivable that they may know something that pampango does not know. )

Of course, any "flawed" Democrat is light-years ahead of any conceivable republican candidate. The idea of contributing to the election (by action or inaction) of Mr. 47%, Jeb, Rand, Mr. Bridgegate, the Canadian or (who am I forgetting) is revolting.

No. bigwillq Dec 2014 #1
Same here nt newfie11 Dec 2014 #10
Yes. 840high Dec 2014 #19
Yes. I would like to see a woman President before I die, Bernie is also my first choice. Autumn Dec 2014 #2
Too soon to say. silverweb Dec 2014 #3
I agree Andy823 Dec 2014 #18
Agree completely. silverweb Dec 2014 #26
She kicked so much Senate ass this week, I'm starting to want to keep her there to kick more! arcane1 Dec 2014 #4
second after Bernie nt G_j Dec 2014 #5
Sanders Or Warren... fredamae Dec 2014 #6
I'm in a caucus state Nevernose Dec 2014 #7
I'm a Hillary supporter but would welcome Warren into the race, Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #8
I'd like to see the full menu and ask a few questions about ingredients and preparation prior to Bluenorthwest Dec 2014 #9
+1 silverweb Dec 2014 #27
I really like Warren, but she'll need to get up to speed on areas outside her expertise. amandabeech Dec 2014 #11
I'd vote for Warren or Sanders, but to be honest, I can hardly bear to see someone I admire Stardust Dec 2014 #12
Yes PAProgressive28 Dec 2014 #13
I voted "Other"; because ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2014 #14
I have major issues with her openly declaring giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #44
There's a good probability, LWolf Dec 2014 #15
Yes, and I would work hard for her campaign deutsey Dec 2014 #16
+1 RiverLover Dec 2014 #36
Bernie said he may run. Elizabeth said she isn't running. So Zorra Dec 2014 #17
She's said, "I'm not running", and this is true. She isn't. No one is. Yet. RiverLover Dec 2014 #24
I support Bernie at this point, because woo me with science Dec 2014 #20
Yes, she is at the top of my list. Brigid Dec 2014 #21
Probably, barring anyone else that has similar appeal. I certainly am not voting for HRC. 2banon Dec 2014 #22
But Manny, she's the "Tea Left" with ideas that will set us back decades, just like the "Tea Right" WhaTHellsgoingonhere Dec 2014 #23
Yep, apparently "tea left" TDale313 Dec 2014 #33
tea left, turd right The t's have it aspirant Dec 2014 #34
See, Manny, Chuck Todd says she's batshit crazy like Ted Cruz! WhaTHellsgoingonhere Dec 2014 #25
Even Fox News is reporting she's going to shutdown the government! WhaTHellsgoingonhere Dec 2014 #30
Not just the media Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2014 #37
I'd back either Warren or Sanders. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #28
Senator Bernie Sanders would be my first choice. nt Ilsa Dec 2014 #29
Absolutely. Iggo Dec 2014 #31
Elizabeth or Bernie donco Dec 2014 #32
Yes. Warren DeMontague Dec 2014 #35
I'm provisionally holding out for Sanders (provided he, of course, changes his KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #38
No. i am backing Hillary. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #39
I would vote for her in a heartbeat. Terra Alta Dec 2014 #40
I'm not jumping on any bandwagons yet dflprincess Dec 2014 #41
She'd be near the top of my list, but I still have some questions. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #42
yes helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #43
No, because I don't know enough about her positions Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #45
IIRC... MannyGoldstein Dec 2014 #46
That all sounds good Prophet 451 Dec 2014 #47
I like Bernie more, but Elizabeth can win... DemocraticWing Dec 2014 #48
No. joshcryer Dec 2014 #49
+1. That's been my strong impression too. Thanks for doing the homework! ucrdem Dec 2014 #51
You're right, that was being too harsh on PBO. joshcryer Dec 2014 #52
Pretty sure that her name, "Warren", only has 2 "r's" in it. Major Hogwash Dec 2014 #50
It is close but she may be a better senator than president. She has incredible knowledge and pampango Dec 2014 #53
I'll happily support her if she is nominated, but I'm leaning towards Schweitzer as of now (nt) Recursion Dec 2014 #54
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