2016 Postmortem

Doctor Jack

(3,072 posts) Tue Jul 19, 2016, 05:54 PM Jul 2016

Report: Clinton Going the Ultrasafe/ Boring Route with VP Pick [View all]

Apparently Kaine and Vilsack are the only likely candidates left. On the one hand, I think Kaine..... ...Oh sorry, fell asleep for a second. Like I was saying, Vilsack will really...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/two-names-emerge-from-clintons-vp-deliberations-kaine-and-vilsack/2016/07/19/62189146-4d2d-11e6-aa14-e0c1087f7583_story.html?wpisrc=al_alert-politics

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Report: Clinton Going the Ultrasafe/ Boring Route with VP Pick [View all] Doctor Jack Jul 2016 OP

That's really disappointing. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2016 #1

I think Sen. Brown would be far more effective at getting blue collar voters Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #5

I suspect he was always out of the question Hortensis Jul 2016 #7

It doesn't matter who replaces him TexasBushwhacker Jul 2016 #10

Keeping the ultimate proof of big balls out of Trump's Hortensis Jul 2016 #11

We'll see what happens in 4 months n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 2016 #18

Yes. Hortensis Jul 2016 #20

What wrong with trying to attract old white guys? Anywho... timlot Jul 2016 #8

I think Vilsack's personal story is very inspiring, though heartbreaking. Not boring at all. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #2

Vilsack has been a leading PatSeg Jul 2016 #17

I didn't even know she was considering this shill. Person 2713 Jul 2016 #49

What's wrong with someone Pro-Monsanto? The next GMO crops might be able to tolerate fracking waste. TheBlackAdder Jul 2016 #74

I don't think the role of the VP NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #3

It is to get votes. You remember those silly things? Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #31

Vilsack. mr_liberal Jul 2016 #4

Quite a disappointment. Diminishing hope that her eventual cabinet will be less disappointing villager Jul 2016 #6

yep 840high Jul 2016 #48

I hope it is Warren Expecting Rain Jul 2016 #9

Stands on a table holding up a sign that says: "WARREN" applegrove Jul 2016 #12

Warren for VP triron Jul 2016 #14

It won't happen. 840high Jul 2016 #50

I trust the nominee to pick her running mate! Her Sister Jul 2016 #13

Same here. Too many backseat drivers and armchair quarterbacks around DU for my tastes. BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #59

you look to VPs to entertain you ? JI7 Jul 2016 #15

My concern is Sanders supporters being disillusioned by a more centrist pick Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #19

most Sanders supporters already back Clinton. the rest are not liberals JI7 Jul 2016 #21

I think she needs someone exciting musicblind Jul 2016 #33

In you humble opinion Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #34

Agreed. 840high Jul 2016 #51

your snooper2 Jul 2016 #73

There's a difference in voting for someone, and supporting them enthusiastically. Zen Democrat Jul 2016 #61

If Hillary doesn't think she needs a compent but INSPIRING vp candidate... farmboy Jul 2016 #16

Gov. Vilsack finished his second term with 69% approval, and his life story IS inspiring. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #22

Good post other than the anti white male crap kwolf68 Jul 2016 #23

I am white. I am male. I am boring. Excuse me if life experiences from others inspire me. farmboy Jul 2016 #55

I love Vilsack and Kaine. I like boring NYCButterfinger Jul 2016 #24

Kaine is pro-life. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #25

I'm sure all her potential marybourg Jul 2016 #27

Yes. Thank you. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #53

They're all pro-choice. Kaine, like the others, thinks the government should stay out of it. pnwmom Jul 2016 #69

Thanks. I'll research this further. nt marybourg Jul 2016 #81

He is a pro-choice Catholic who doesn't think the government should be legislating away pnwmom Jul 2016 #70

I'd still like someone without the religious hangup. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #72

+1 treestar Jul 2016 #42

I hope not Monsanto Vilsack WhiteTara Jul 2016 #26

I've been a Hillary '16 fan since November of '08. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #28

Vilsack: ". . .a workhorse, not a show horse. . ." DinahMoeHum Jul 2016 #29

Honestly if Warren is valuable as a senator Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author DinahMoeHum Jul 2016 #44

How in the world would she be more valuable as VP? HarmonyRockets Jul 2016 #67

You expected some who would pull in Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #30

It is going to be a white, male centrist. wildeyed Jul 2016 #32

How patronizing and Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #36

Nope. wildeyed Jul 2016 #38

yes actually. Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #40

I wish you were right. wildeyed Jul 2016 #41

Yeah, I prefer Warren but I understand the thinking. OhZone Jul 2016 #37

I hope she goes Vilsack JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #39

this type of stuff shows how much people give a shit about issues JI7 Jul 2016 #62

Ah - he has a solid record JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #66

Three points. okasha Jul 2016 #43

Could be Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #47

^^^This!!! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #58

God, I hope this is it! I just feel like it is going to be warren. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #60

I have my own feelings, okasha Jul 2016 #63

Controlled leaks? kevink077 Jul 2016 #45

Hip! Hip! .... Meeeeeeeh.... Adrahil Jul 2016 #46

Those two have VP written all over them 6chars Jul 2016 #52

Why don't we just wait and see--besides both of these guys are book_worm Jul 2016 #54

I am deeply MFM008 Jul 2016 #56

If she goes with Kaine or Vilsack Android3.14 Jul 2016 #57

Low Wattage . . . hope dims NBachers Jul 2016 #64

Would a ticket comprised of two white women in their late sixties excite you? Nye Bevan Jul 2016 #65

Yeah, it's funny. BlueStater Jul 2016 #68

Regardless of all other arguments about the quality of any candidate... DemocraticWing Jul 2016 #80

Warren's a much more talented national politician than Vilsack is. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #71

That's what I was afraid of. Orsino Jul 2016 #75

She will go with SMART on her choice. This isn't a TV show. This is real life. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #76

Either one would be an outstanding President if so called liberal N proud Jul 2016 #77

Boring is fine. Competent is the main qualification. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #78

In an election where our candidate isn't particulary liked, I'm not sure boring is fine. PragmaticLiberal Jul 2016 #79

these are not safe choices ibegurpard Jul 2016 #82