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5. People won't be looking for Obama's 3rd term in 2020

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon May 1, 2017, 08:03 AM

May 2017

She'll be a strong contender, not least because she is more of a populist and has the intellectual chops to back it up.

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Elizabeth Warren calls out Obama and Democrats for losing way on economy [View all] Omaha Steve May 2017 OP

Campaigning already HoneyBadger May 2017 #1

She should stick to running against JustAnotherGen May 2017 #2

Nope, real leaders like Elizabeth and Bernie need to keep tellin it like it is... InAbLuEsTaTe May 2017 #8

yes Locrian May 2017 #20

I have to believe the Democratic Party is going to wake up and smell the coffee. InAbLuEsTaTe May 2017 #50

Wish I COULD so believe. elleng May 2017 #59

In what way is the Democratic Party currently "asleep"? (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #64

Very good question. tonyt53 May 2017 #67

So, what, exactly determines who is a 'real" leader, and who is not? (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #63

Start with truth when dealing with issues. mpcamb May 2017 #94

"WE" didn't lose to the deplorable Trump. Those who failed to vote lost the election. nikibatts May 2017 #99

No other candidate was running against Russia. (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #118

Not clear on what "truth" you think is being missed. ehrnst May 2017 #113

"Real" leaders? As opposed to who being an "unreal" leader? nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #69

Yeah. Damning by omission... ehrnst May 2017 #117

Tin Gods and Sacred Cows "tell it like it is." Anyone else doing it is simply "attacking." LanternWaste May 2017 #74

+1000 (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #119

Exactly, voters are tired of the DLC/New Democrat approach... Jno_Gilmor_ May 2017 #110

As much as I hate 2 admit, you're right. What kills me is we still shuda EASILY won a 3rd Obama term InAbLuEsTaTe May 2017 #133

Yeah Obama would have easily won. Jno_Gilmor_ May 2017 #134

Agreed! Stellar May 2017 #37

Goldman's office is the tallest building in the state HoneyBadger May 2017 #46

so stick with the strategy that lost both chambers of Congress, most state houses & governorships? yurbud May 2017 #132

Obama seems to irk BumRushDaShow May 2017 #3

Let's see about this WellDarn May 2017 #13

I am a tail end boomer BumRushDaShow May 2017 #15

All true WellDarn May 2017 #35

"The document itself... did not exclude wealthy white women from political and/or economic power" BumRushDaShow May 2017 #44

Again, I cannot deny WellDarn May 2017 #53

Women ALWAYS had the right to vote!! malchickiwick May 2017 #104

As I wrote - the 14th Amendment explicitly mentioned men BumRushDaShow May 2017 #111

That's about the size of it. ucrdem May 2017 #29

I understand the concept of targeting and tailoring a speech or remarks to a demographic BumRushDaShow May 2017 #34

BINGO!!!!! tonyt53 May 2017 #45

I don't understand OnionPatch May 2017 #75

It's called "code talk" or "dog whistle" BumRushDaShow May 2017 #90

There are so many other "working class" jobs OnionPatch May 2017 #92

They may not be racist BumRushDaShow May 2017 #93

I didn't mean to ignore or deny the issue of racism. OnionPatch May 2017 #120

There are arguments throughout this thread BumRushDaShow May 2017 #121

You seem to see this as an issue about unions. OnionPatch May 2017 #122

The OP title is "Elizabeth Warren calls out Obama and Democrats for losing way on economy" BumRushDaShow May 2017 #123

+1000 (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #114

I like Elizabeth and I voted for her, but she didn't even win a liberal state like MA smirkymonkey May 2017 #66

She ran against a popular incumbent who the Boston media treated very well karynnj May 2017 #88

"I don't think she has a chance in hell nationally." LenaBaby61 May 2017 #109

And we saw how the long knives on the left came out when she endorsed HRC sincerely. (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #115

I don't think she has national appeal, and her age is an issue. Honeycombe8 May 2017 #124

I agree - I think she is doing a great job in the senate and I supported her wholeheartedly in smirkymonkey May 2017 #128

He looks interesting. I'm going to keep my eyes open for him. nt Honeycombe8 May 2017 #129

Yes, and he could have done so much more with just a little help from both sides. nikibatts May 2017 #100

Speaking of the situation room... BumRushDaShow May 2017 #112

What does she think Obama should have been doing, with Republicans controlling Congress? pnwmom May 2017 #4

People won't be looking for Obama's 3rd term in 2020 BeyondGeography May 2017 #5

I'd vote for Warren gladly! ananda May 2017 #6

Me too BeyondGeography May 2017 #9

Moi aussi!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2017 #10

+1 QC May 2017 #22

Me also... Stellar May 2017 #39

I love Sen Warren and will gladly donate to her campaign NewJeffCT May 2017 #21

I think people are going to be looking for results BeyondGeography May 2017 #51

Unions, Unions Unions vi5 May 2017 #7

Spot on! Plucketeer May 2017 #25

In Wisconsin unions backed destroying government unions delisen May 2017 #52

Obama was boxed in from the get go bucolic_frolic May 2017 #11

article headline is more negative than the article itself n/t OKNancy May 2017 #12

Yes it is. JHan May 2017 #26

Yes, kinda standard electioneering within a friendly party piece. nt fleabiscuit May 2017 #106

Excuse me. "He left an economy 11.5% bigger, and generated almost 15 MILLION NEW JOBS in still_one May 2017 #14

And unemployment was cut in half, the stock market more than doubled, etc., etc., etc. George II May 2017 #17

Exactly George. It completely misrepresents what happened still_one May 2017 #18

It bothers me too and I've had enough of the grandstanding. JHan May 2017 #30

Exactly. Obama only had 24 working days of a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. SunSeeker May 2017 #61

He faced over 300 filibusters over issues that were long a concern for Democrats: JHan May 2017 #73

Exactly this. The obstruction was endless. bettyellen May 2017 #77

And that obstructionism is being used to hammer him, slander his efforts and insult democrats. JHan May 2017 #78

I wonder if they downplay it because they feel for some reasons they'd not face it? bettyellen May 2017 #80

you raise some great points. JHan May 2017 #82

Realistically I know some candidates can literally say "it's not my problem" because it won't ever bettyellen May 2017 #83

I guess we are beating a dead horse whenever we point out these facts. Hang in there, though. nikibatts May 2017 #102

Where has she been? She was in the Senate through most of Obama's administration.... George II May 2017 #16

Really McConnell didn't tell her to shut up then...... Historic NY May 2017 #33

+1000 (nt) ehrnst May 2017 #65

It is not hard to stir shit among Democrats. gordianot May 2017 #19

Right, and if she runs, it'll be a better party whether she wins the primary or not, like in '16. JudyM May 2017 #47

Is it any wonder why the Republicans control the House OnDoutside May 2017 #23

Not helping, Elizabeth. SunSeeker May 2017 #24

Although I expected a more negative article based on headline that quote is unfortunate JHan May 2017 #27

When you eat from the same trough as the GOP -- Hell Hath No Fury May 2017 #56

"Service jobs" would not be such a "dead end" if we had the programs Dems want. SunSeeker May 2017 #60

Intriguing - the grudging respects afforded Warren here. Plucketeer May 2017 #28

My respect for Warren is not "grudging." It is genuine respect. SunSeeker May 2017 #36

Sorry Plucketeer May 2017 #43

Thanks, Pluck. LakeArenal May 2017 #42

My respect for Warren is enthusiastic. ehrnst May 2017 #116

hardly bigtree May 2017 #31

Elizabeth Warren worrys me Backwoodsrider May 2017 #32

I'm not a fan... DrToast May 2017 #76

I would have to agree with you. I pretty much agree with her on most things and smirkymonkey May 2017 #131

Let's Say This... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #38

Warren does best when she is against something or somebody HoneyBadger May 2017 #48

I agree that she's great at attacking people NewJeffCT May 2017 #54

Agreed. She should learn from Sanders. He ignored the AA vote in the south and never recovered. brush May 2017 #86

She is criticizing... LovingA2andMI May 2017 #55

It is puzzling HoneyBadger May 2017 #71

Senator Warren, no I believe that you are misreading the situation here The Polack MSgt May 2017 #40

I get what the original draft was. sheshe2 May 2017 #96

What? I thought politics were the devil. The Polack MSgt May 2017 #98

I have no answer for you, MSgt. sheshe2 May 2017 #107

WTF, it's open season on Obama now by other Dems, like trump isn't available or something? brush May 2017 #41

Sad isn't it brush? sheshe2 May 2017 #97

gotta say here bluestarone May 2017 #49

Warren thinks the "grassroots resistance" is going to carry her to the WH Txbluedog May 2017 #57

If Warren is a socialist, FDR was a communist. David__77 May 2017 #68

Warren and Sanders are socialists??!! Arazi May 2017 #125

Don't suppose that it occurs to any of the responders to this OP FiveGoodMen May 2017 #58

From her track record I would say that is the case. Hell Hath No Fury May 2017 #62

Integrity means observing what ones observes, and saying what one knows to be true. David__77 May 2017 #70

OMG a Democrat said something critical about the the party! LiberalLovinLug May 2017 #72

What did she say critical of the party in that read? nt fleabiscuit May 2017 #108

Love Elizabeth Warren, but I disagree with her on this Freethinker65 May 2017 #79

What have Warren and Sanders said about Schumer's Big Money ties? delisen May 2017 #81

Very good observation BumRushDaShow May 2017 #91

Warren I like you BUT Doreen May 2017 #84

Who are all these dumbassed advisors Blue_Tires May 2017 #85

Here's the thing all these "What's wrong with Dems" commentaries leave out... haele May 2017 #87

No Warren, no Sanders, no Biden. BlueStater May 2017 #89

That would be refreshing... Yurovsky May 2017 #95

Fight fight fight. Sculpin Beauregard May 2017 #101

Elizabeth Warren owes much of her political success to President Obama. phleshdef May 2017 #103

We know PBO always wins underthematrix May 2017 #105

she has lost all respect I had for her.... n/t chillfactor May 2017 #126

If This Is The Way She's Going To Campaign Me. May 2017 #127

Warren just locked up the nominee slot HoneyBadger May 2017 #130