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Bernie Sanders

TM99

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29. No, the last thing we need is Castro.

Reply to TBF (Reply #17)

Tue Sep 29, 2015, 04:41 AM

Sep 2015

He is a New Dem.

We need to stop constantly focusing on the superficialities - youth, region, race, ethnicity, and gender.

Warren is not a good choice because she needs to stay in the Senate. And bluntly if she is in talks with Biden (rumors yes but if true) then she may not be the best choice of a VP.

I have suggested before that Barbara Lee would be an idea VP choice. She is a founding member of the progressive caucus, has an amazing track record of being anti-war, and is a strong proponent of both economic and social justice for all.

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Not to get ahead of ourselves but... [View all] retrowire Sep 2015 OP

It would be a sweet ticket! peacebird Sep 2015 #1

I'd have no objection to her! kestrel91316 Sep 2015 #2

While I have no idea of Warren's plans that would seem to be an unstoppable ticket! /nt think Sep 2015 #3

I wondered why she was doing more TV lately myself. AllFieldsRequired Sep 2015 #4

While I would hate to lose two effective senators, Qutzupalotl Sep 2015 #5

Bernie's Presidency would be very different.. DianeK Sep 2015 #14

Vermont and Massachusetts probably have the two best pairs of Senators jfern Sep 2015 #20

Not trying to be Debbie Wasserman Downer here tularetom Sep 2015 #6

Good point, but I don't think Sanders would dae Sep 2015 #9

I agree with you tularetom swilton Sep 2015 #10

Is Cummings definitely running for the Senate? Jim Lane Sep 2015 #24

Last I heard was that he was in the primary against Edwards and Van Hollen swilton Sep 2015 #35

It's not being a downer Pastiche423 Sep 2015 #21

I agree. She'd be needed in the Senate to shepard Sanders policies through. HooptieWagon Sep 2015 #27

It would be absolutely perfect! darkangel218 Sep 2015 #7

Here's my theory/wish. This weekend when Bernie has his rally in Boston with attendance over 20K.... n8dogg83 Sep 2015 #8

It sounds great but she would be way more effective as a US Senator instead of VP YabaDabaNoDinoNo Sep 2015 #11

Talk about scaring the shit out of the status quo. GoneFishin Sep 2015 #12

She'd be wasted in the VP slot, maybe making Bernie assassination-proof, but providing little else. Scuba Sep 2015 #13

Nice! daleanime Sep 2015 #23

That's my Dream Team! in_cog_ni_to Sep 2015 #15

Rec'd because we need the discussion on this issue dreamnightwind Sep 2015 #16

No - he needs someone young. TBF Sep 2015 #17

If we're thinking youth retrowire Sep 2015 #18

We're dealing with Rubio TBF Sep 2015 #19

No, the last thing we need is Castro. TM99 Sep 2015 #29

But surprisingly effective in San Antonio - TBF Sep 2015 #31

I am sorry after more than 40 years of the Third Way/DLC/New Dems TM99 Sep 2015 #32

You are confusing the two Castro brothers - TBF Sep 2015 #33

Thank you for clarifying. TM99 Sep 2015 #34

++++ swilton Sep 2015 #36

I like Warren. TM99 Sep 2015 #37

Never said I didn't like Warren swilton Sep 2015 #39

I am sorry if you thought I was implying you did not like Warren. TM99 Sep 2015 #40

I wouldn't mind it, but I would have to wonder why..... daleanime Sep 2015 #22

She'd be great, but she's better in the Senate fbc Sep 2015 #25

My dream ticket Aerows Sep 2015 #26

I would also love a Sanders-Warren ticket. SheilaT Sep 2015 #28

Usually, you strive for all kinds of balance in a ticket. merrily Sep 2015 #30

I think she's lending her voice and street creds Le Taz Hot Sep 2015 #38