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2016 Postmortem

sabbat hunter

(6,828 posts)

2. I think

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 17, 2016, 08:21 PM

Jun 2016

he needs a bit more seasoning, and being a VP might be a great place to get it. He could make the GOP spend money in Texas that they wouldn't otherwise spend, being that TExas is usually a deep red state.

Another good choice would be Sherrod Brown, good progressive background, comes from a swing state.

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AP: Julian Castro says he isn't being vetted as a potential running mate [View all] NWCorona Jun 2016 OP

He would do better for himself to run for statewide office TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #1

I think sabbat hunter Jun 2016 #2

agree with both of your choices.... chillfactor Jun 2016 #4

I prefer that a VP be qualified to President TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #5

Statewide office in Texas is a tall order. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #8

Attorney General maybe? Then Governor or Senator? TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #10

Since his brother already has their district's House seat, maybe state senate? Lord Magus Jun 2016 #11

San Antonio has 5 districts though TexasBushwhacker Jun 2016 #13

Has anyone ever admitted they were being vetted? nt sufrommich Jun 2016 #3

Not that I've ever seen.... kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2016 #6

I like Castro, but think that his youth might make Hillary look older by comparison. Also, Texas. eastwestdem Jun 2016 #7

He's on the short list. okasha Jun 2016 #9

I zm The Texas State Democratic Convention Gothmog Jun 2016 #12