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28. He's too sane. But he would bring truth to the debates

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Tue Mar 24, 2015, 11:47 PM

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What would you think about Robert Reich running for prez? [View all] babylonsister Mar 2015 OP

Yes. If Sanders and/or Warren can't or won't run.... Smarmie Doofus Mar 2015 #1

Did Lawrence O'Donnell give his stand on the issues? Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #2

He said that the professor knows his subject and asked why not? jwirr Mar 2015 #24

It is good he knows his subject, when in the position of president it would be good Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #33

Reich has been in national politics a very long time. merrily Mar 2015 #38

If he wants to then why not? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2015 #3

He discussed it himself, today: elleng Mar 2015 #4

I think he realizes he's not presidential material Major Nikon Mar 2015 #62

Yes, realizes too many compromises, elleng Mar 2015 #72

Like. immoderate Mar 2015 #5

No dhol82 Mar 2015 #6

"Too important"? Yes, too important to let a centrist win. nt NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #7

No, too important dhol82 Mar 2015 #10

Why post as though it has to be either a centrist or a Republican? merrily Mar 2015 #39

Why? daleanime Mar 2015 #11

He is not a politician dhol82 Mar 2015 #22

Why shouldn't he run in the primary? And what do you mean by third party? Are you sure you jwirr Mar 2015 #25

If he enters the primary.... daleanime Mar 2015 #34

Ronald Reagan, Sonny Bono, Clint Eastwood and many others. merrily Mar 2015 #41

Third party? elleng Mar 2015 #12

I don't know. He's a Dem. So, I hope not! nt babylonsister Mar 2015 #16

Exactly! elleng Mar 2015 #19

Yes, please! nt NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #8

He would be an interesting voice in the process (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2015 #9

He would be great! nt babylonsister Mar 2015 #17

It would be great Jake2413 Mar 2015 #13

I've never donated to a politician... jhasp Mar 2015 #14

I think that would be an excellent idea. He drives a mini cooper. lonestarnot Mar 2015 #15

Hey, you, so nice to see you. babylonsister Mar 2015 #18

Mini coop e doop Betty Boop! lonestarnot Mar 2015 #20

I hope life has been treating you well! nt babylonsister Mar 2015 #21

LOL! Are you trying to imply that's all he can afford? merrily Mar 2015 #43

Ugh hmmm. LOL are you trying to imply. I don't try to imply. As a matter of fact, I am very blunt lonestarnot Mar 2015 #48

Saying sending him a donation is a great idea because he drives a mini cooper doesn't imply merrily Mar 2015 #52

You are very good at assuming other peoples' thoughts. Do you make any dough at it? lonestarnot Mar 2015 #54

You are very good at implying bs about me and Reich. How much dough do you make at it? merrily Mar 2015 #55

This conversation is becoming absurd. No thanks. lonestarnot Mar 2015 #56

That would have been Reply 15. merrily Mar 2015 #58

Well, he can fit in one. pangaia Mar 2015 #65

I think it is a very good idea. He would really make the primary interesting and I think he would jwirr Mar 2015 #23

I'd vote for him in a heartbeat. Greybnk48 Mar 2015 #26

He's too short moonbeam23 Mar 2015 #27

What's with all the weak sauce? Darb Mar 2015 #46

He's single again, so I understand. MADem Mar 2015 #50

He's too sane. But he would bring truth to the debates Gregorian Mar 2015 #28

I hated his efforts on NAFTA, but I'd vote for him over Hillary because closeupready Mar 2015 #29

Absolutelely love the guy. Would make a great President Old and In the Way Mar 2015 #30

I would love to see RR enter the race RufusTFirefly Mar 2015 #31

He's too late? brooklynite Mar 2015 #32

It's an interesting idea, and I'd be happy to vote for him, given the chance. SheilaT Mar 2015 #35

It beats the idea of Hillary being president Jack Rabbit Mar 2015 #36

He is way too short oberliner Mar 2015 #37

He's smart but short? wtf? Our Prez is black, sort of. Who cares? nt babylonsister Mar 2015 #42

Fact: even before people had photos, the taller candidate almost always became President. merrily Mar 2015 #45

Demonstrates the deep thought of most Americans as tall has been inculcated to be better than short lonestarnot Mar 2015 #49

Why Not? Thespian2 Mar 2015 #40

I WOULD FUCKING LOVE IT!!!!!!! Darb Mar 2015 #44

If he wants to do it, he should do it. MADem Mar 2015 #47

Would love to see him... zentrum Mar 2015 #51

Reich has a certain Charisma WillTwain Mar 2015 #53

I'd support him, work for him, vote for him n/t Dems to Win Mar 2015 #57

I really, really like him... haikugal Mar 2015 #59

I think it's a great idea. Hubert Flottz Mar 2015 #60

How about Reich as V.P.? Or as a Supreme Court appointee? pnwmom Mar 2015 #61

he's even better than I thought he was! grasswire Mar 2015 #66

Why waste his very effective use of celebrity to promote liberal values? loyalsister Mar 2015 #63

I love your argument, but all that lends to maybe babylonsister Mar 2015 #67

I wish I could believe that loyalsister Mar 2015 #68

I say go for it. Fuddnik Mar 2015 #64

I would love for him to run! dreamnightwind Mar 2015 #69

I'd be all for it madokie Mar 2015 #70

He is someone I would back. mmonk Mar 2015 #71

he'd be great. seems like sanders is backing down. mopinko Mar 2015 #73

He's brilliant, he's tough, and I'd vote for him. hunter Mar 2015 #74