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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Here is what I think Hillary's VP final list will be and SHOULD be: [View all]glennward
(989 posts)8. Is there a union leader our there with background and business experience?
One who has strong union backing from the average working person, whom the media likes, no ties to organized crime, great charisma, and no progressive albatrosses? Is there a corporate big wig who previously worked with and for unions who runs a business that is pro union, pays good wages, non-discriminatory in all its operations, with demonstrable record of social conscience and behavior? That kind of person would help the Dems ensure victory over the GOP in almost every state.
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Here is what I think Hillary's VP final list will be and SHOULD be: [View all]
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
OP
I hear you, but political reality is political reality. Also, no regional balance. We'll win MA.
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#2
No one is out to piss off anyone. This is reality. And regardless of the gender factor, there are
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#15
Always have to be concerned about the map. Warren excites the left wing but doesn't bring much else.
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#13
Kaine is very smart, very qualified, from VA, and has strong ties to the Hispanic community. But,
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#21
And Hillary already brings plenty of that. We need a more balanced ticket. There are other voters.
RBInMaine
Jun 2016
#16
Brown is my choice. While I like others better, he is the best choice politically. nt
eastwestdem
Jun 2016
#37
Delaware was a solid-blue Dem lock, but Biden still worked out very well for President Obama.
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#39