Democratic Primaries

PatrickforO

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13. Yes, Warren, who did used to be a Republican, and who

Fri Jul 5, 2019, 02:37 PM

Jul 2019

criticized Obama's handling of the TPP harshly, does need to answer for those things.

As an economist, I will disclose that I supported her criticisms of the ISDS provisions of the TPP, but would oppose repealing the tax for medical device manufacturers.

The reason I'm pretty close to Warren in positions is that - I am an economist and she has a very good grasp of fiscal and monetary policy, both of which a president needs, and she is talking about things that I think America really needs.

Could I support the other candidates? Most, with the exception of Williamson who is an anti-vaxxer, and a couple of the others who will probably be forced to drop out before too long due to lack of support. But I could definitely get behind Warren, Harris, Castro, Booker, or Biden.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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What Happens When Elizabeth Warren Sells Out to Powerful Interests? [View all] Vegas Roller Jul 2019 OP

K&R NYMinute Jul 2019 #1

K&R stonecutter357 Jul 2019 #2

Senators who run for president will be up against the problem The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #3

+1 Exactly this ... (nt) mr_lebowski Jul 2019 #7

They can say they will do the same to look out for the entire treestar Jul 2019 #36

It's the time for all candidates to own their entire records. bluewater Jul 2019 #4

This election is about beating rump. All this voters interests nonsense. nt UniteFightBack Jul 2019 #22

All the Senators running have done this. Governors, too. PatrickforO Jul 2019 #5

I believe "sell out" has been a term used about Cory Booker a number of times over the months.... George II Jul 2019 #6

Yeah, Booker will also have to face allegations that he's in the pocket of Wall Street, too. PatrickforO Jul 2019 #12

Her caving to those who profit from healthcare, harsh/unfounded criticism of Obama Hoyt Jul 2019 #11

Yes, Warren, who did used to be a Republican, and who PatrickforO Jul 2019 #13

Yeah, but she darn sure didn't understand the ISDS, something that has been Hoyt Jul 2019 #15

Well trade is a very complicated subject and your second sentence seems to imply that because PatrickforO Jul 2019 #21

Don't necessarily agree with all that, but it's fair response. How about "Economic Patriotism?" Hoyt Jul 2019 #23

Your last paragraph is brilliant, and in fact is my answer to the question around PatrickforO Jul 2019 #24

I'd buy into the branding and label it 'caving' too... if I had nothing substantial to add. LanternWaste Jul 2019 #50

we as democrats need to be sure we do not vilify success having said that, all elected officials beachbum bob Jul 2019 #8

I agree. n/t PatrickforO Jul 2019 #14

Every current and former senator can be "attacked" this way LibFarmer Jul 2019 #9

"Sells out to powerful interests" is an extremely loaded & prejudicial phrase... Hekate Jul 2019 #10

This. Substitute "complex issue" Hortensis Jul 2019 #17

Someone is already using the term "caving" in this thread. Used to be a fave troll term for Obama... Hekate Jul 2019 #19

All our best candidates are strong liberals, Hortensis Jul 2019 #20

The article lies by implication and Buzz cook Jul 2019 #16

What happens when people realize that Biden has sold them out many times? Buzz cook Jul 2019 #18

And Warren fought for a medical device tax more recently...benefitting Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #31

You can't even get your own talking point right Buzz cook Jul 2019 #40

she wanted to get rid of the tax to benefit this industry...because this was in her state... Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #41

Go to the back of the class Buzz cook Jul 2019 #42

Oh please...this isn't a class...all Senators have to represent their consituents...so Warren and Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #44

BS Blue_true Jul 2019 #25

And the credit card industry contributes to Delaware. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #30

Exactly. And Biden was doing his job to defend them. Blue_true Jul 2019 #37

I have not issue with that. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #39

I don't think Biden has ever prodded the financial industry to improve their practices. marylandblue Jul 2019 #43

He is not holding office at the moment...and I don't think that is an issue for this primary... Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #45

It's an issue for some people, maybe more than you think, marylandblue Jul 2019 #47

I don't agree...people want healthcare, jobs, infrastructure....that sort of thing addressed...if it Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #48

I think that Warren is going to surge ahead soon. Blue_true Jul 2019 #53

I hope not becausec she is unlikely to win a general. I cant imagine the damage four Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #54

Wow WA-03 Democrat Jul 2019 #26

But it is wrong when Biden protects a big employer in his state? Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #28

This. ucrdem Jul 2019 #34

It looks like progressive purity is in the eye of the beholder. ucrdem Jul 2019 #27

He should immediately point out the medical device tax. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #29

He probably will. ucrdem Jul 2019 #32

That is true. He is expecting it now. Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #33

Really? Powerful interests like... teacher's unions? kcr Jul 2019 #35

Unlike others, Warren will not try to conceal her record. She will explain and take Politicub Jul 2019 #38

Neither Warren or Buttigieg will win a general... so let them take all the ownership they choose...I Demsrule86 Jul 2019 #46

Please accept my deepest apologies in advance if Politicub Jul 2019 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicub Jul 2019 #51

Don't care - she's for MFA Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #52