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kag

(4,189 posts)
3. Oh, I doubt it.
Thu Feb 13, 2020, 03:29 PM
Feb 2020

I think they're both big enough people to overcome this squabble. But I'm afraid a ticket with the two of them is pretty unlikely for other reasons.

It's unfortunate, but I think if either of them were to win the nomination they would have to select someone much younger as a running mate. Age shouldn't be an issue, but I think it is.

Also, geography. They're both from New England. I think either of them would need to select someone from the midwest or maybe even the south (Stacey Abrams, perhaps) to strengthen the ticket.

Ideologically they make a great team, but I think they might be too similar to create a ticket.

Of course, I could be wrong.

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

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What a great column! kag Feb 2020 #1
As a Warren supporter, do you think the kerfuffle between Liz and Bernie rules out a Indepatriot Feb 2020 #2
Oh, I doubt it. kag Feb 2020 #3
Excellent article. Thanks for posting. Laelth Feb 2020 #4
True Zing Zing Zingbah Feb 2020 #7
+1. Well said. n/t Laelth Feb 2020 #8
I just made a post on more or less this topic: Garrett78 Feb 2020 #5
Good article. OliverQ Feb 2020 #6
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