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39. Saw an interesting historical analysis of

Fri Jun 10, 2016, 06:07 PM

Jun 2016

all US presidents: how qualified they were, and how effective and well-regarded historically. There was no relationship between the two. Some of the most qualified were miserable presidents and vice versa. Basically, 'qualifications' were not predictive of how good a president he (and now she) would be.

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Elizabeth Warren meets with Hillary Clinton as vice-presidential rumors swirl [View all] brooklynite Jun 2016 OP

This "girl fight" isn't between two women, it is going to be how two strong women kick ass. tonyt53 Jun 2016 #1

We need both Warren and burrowowl Jun 2016 #2

Harry Reid believes he has found a way around that due to MA law pnwmom Jun 2016 #9

She needs to be able to criticize Hillary, which she can't as VP. alarimer Jun 2016 #50

I don't think Elizabeth is the type to be silenced, and I think she would pnwmom Jun 2016 #51

Agree. ananda Jun 2016 #34

I can understand WHY the conservative wing of the Democratic Party.... bvar22 Jun 2016 #38

Well, she as much as said, "No" on Rachel last night. longship Jun 2016 #3

"I love my work" is a standard response DrToast Jun 2016 #17

Well, Rachel also said that she knew Warren wasn't interested. longship Jun 2016 #33

In fact, she's currently about twice as qualified now TrollBuster9090 Jun 2016 #22

Rofl - good one nt longship Jun 2016 #32

Saw an interesting historical analysis of moonscape Jun 2016 #39

I doubt she will seek the VP position or take it if its offered by Hillary. cstanleytech Jun 2016 #4

It's a trap, Elizabeth! zappaman Jun 2016 #5

Please, no Saviolo Jun 2016 #6

VP Powerless billhicks76 Jun 2016 #7

I don't see Warren happy is a "passive" role Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #10

+1 emulatorloo Jun 2016 #30

until she goes and debates whichever douchebag accepts Drumpfs VP offer snooper2 Jun 2016 #12

If HRC wants a united party Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #8

Yes, DWS needs to go but for some reason ... ananda Jun 2016 #35

How can Senator Warren reconcile this? Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2016 #11

She can't. n/t totodeinhere Jun 2016 #13

I think it's only recently that a president and vice president were expected to like each other renate Jun 2016 #18

Easy. She works on Wall Street regulation as VP emulatorloo Jun 2016 #31

Mrs. Clinton said, she will take time, even up to the convention date to select a VP. Sunlei Jun 2016 #14

Will she accept the VP post if offered? mrr303am Jun 2016 #15

they want the flexibility... getagrip_already Jun 2016 #16

Unless Clinton is planning on being impeached and removed Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #19

um........... azurnoir Jun 2016 #20

yeah, that's my thought Ferd Berfel Jun 2016 #23

Yes, but she was asked that question specifically in response to TrollBuster9090 Jun 2016 #21

Yes, do it! Do it! mountain grammy Jun 2016 #24

I'm glad that they met and I like Liz Warren a lot, but I don't think that she'll be Hillary's VP. Beacool Jun 2016 #25

I think HRC will do the best MFM008 Jun 2016 #26

Considering Republicans are lining up to see who stars in impeachment hearings.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #27

No, please NO. Wall St. wins in this scenario. Jackilope Jun 2016 #28

Oh dear. ananda Jun 2016 #36

A way to neuter her LiberalLovinLug Jun 2016 #29

I think Warren is a trial balloon justiceischeap Jun 2016 #37

I support Warren for VP. As a former law professor whom HRC respects Eric J in MN Jun 2016 #40

I'd prefer it didn't happen because I'd prefer CanadaexPat Jun 2016 #41

Warren can be much more effective in the Senate mdbl Jun 2016 #42

I think Democrats take the Senate in November ... LannyDeVaney Jun 2016 #43

I think it may be Cory Booker Politicub Jun 2016 #44

It's a shitty job beneath her skills but I suspect Warren will be VP because the party needs her. Vote2016 Jun 2016 #45

I think that Hillary would be better off to select a male VP. olddad56 Jun 2016 #46

Would love to see Warren as VP nclib Jun 2016 #47

Let's say Warren ISN'T going to be picked as VP, what job do you think would best suit her OnDoutside Jun 2016 #48

"affluent, tree-lined suburb near Observatory Circle" oberliner Jun 2016 #49