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18. Generally speaking, I agree that one's personal difficulties

Reply to Ghost in the Machine (Reply #17)

Wed Jun 3, 2015, 12:26 AM

Jun 2015

should not be a factor in their political life. However, Grayson's divorce has been so nasty and so public that it would be a real liability in an election. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/alan-grayson-divorce_n_5999804.html

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What do you think of a Bernie Sanders/Alan Grayson ticket for 2016? [View all] Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 OP

I am not sure Grayson is the right VP yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Jun 2015 #2

My sentiment exactly Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #23

Alan Grayson thinks he is Bernie Sanders Renew Deal Jun 2015 #3

I like Grayson. A straight talker. eom guillaumeb Jun 2015 #4

How about Marcia Fudge? nt peecoolyour Jun 2015 #5

I had never heard of her before & had to look her up. I think she would be a viable candidate. Link: Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #11

I'd like to see Sanders/DiBlasio PADemD Jun 2015 #6

how about trees that grow candy and ponies for everyone? Douglas Carpenter Jun 2015 #7

Not Grayson! I agree with most of what he says, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #8

+1 darkangel218 Jun 2015 #10

" His divorce has been as ugly as anything from the Jerry Springer show..." His personal life should Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #17

Generally speaking, I agree that one's personal difficulties The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #18

I like Grayson but I don't think he is VP TM99 Jun 2015 #9

Nydia is wonderful! I'd vote for Sanders/Velazquez closeupready Jun 2015 #14

Not Grayson Kalidurga Jun 2015 #12

I think Grayson is terrific, but his lack of self-censorship closeupready Jun 2015 #13

Here is what I think Hobo Jun 2015 #15

Mr Imma-Hide-my-money-offshore NightWatcher Jun 2015 #16

I like Grayson, but not for this. immoderate Jun 2015 #19

Or Julian Castro? The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2015 #21

I love Barbara Lee! lonestarnot Jun 2015 #43

Grayson could lose his own seat to the right challenger. MADem Jun 2015 #20

Why can't the VP be a woman ???????????????????? trueblue2007 Jun 2015 #22

Who says one *can't* be?? Or even President?? See my post #11 in reply about OH Rep Marcia Fudge... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #24

Don't burden Bernie with Grayson Tom Rinaldo Jun 2015 #25

Too early to talk about VP kenfrequed Jun 2015 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2015 #27

Bernie would need someone a little more main streamy to win the general election. Vinca Jun 2015 #28

Grayson isn't ready for the big time Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #29

I like Bernie, but at this time I'm not too sure of a VP pick. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #30

Grayson seems to be a bit of a loose cannon Warren DeMontague Jun 2015 #31

I don't like Grayson. bigwillq Jun 2015 #32

Bill de Blasio krawhitham Jun 2015 #33

Sanders has good character and........ NCTraveler Jun 2015 #34

Right. Because what Sanders needs to do is further limit his support base Recursion Jun 2015 #35

That's what differences of opinions, and being able to discuss them civilly, is all about... Ghost in the Machine Jun 2015 #38

Might be the first ticket to lose 50 States + DC... brooklynite Jun 2015 #36

Disagree. Nye Bevan Jun 2015 #37

Grayson has been melting down lately. I think he would be an embarrassment. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #39

I think the premise could be the subject of a creative writing paper. tritsofme Jun 2015 #40

I like Bernie. I like Alan. MurrayDelph Jun 2015 #41

BrotherIvan recommended Barbara Lee and I fully and enthusiastically concur! Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #42

That's a conspiracy waiting to happen! Behind the Aegis Jun 2015 #44