Why Sen. Elizabeth Warren intrigues 2016 voters

[Fearless]

When 12 voters gathered in Aurora, Colorado, for a political focus group on Thursday night, it wasn't surprising to hear them compete to see who could bash politicians more. "If we got rid of every member of Congress and elected new people tomorrow who had no experience, I don't think we could do any worse," said Charlie Loan, who voted for Mitt Romney in 2012. When the group was asked to come up with phrases members of Congress should wear on wrist bracelets, they suggested "Don't trust me, I lie," "Looking out for me," and "Two Faced."

But one politician escaped the voters' ire: Elizabeth Warren. Six of the 12 said they would like to have Warren over to their house to talk, more than any other possible 2016 presidential contender they were asked about. They said she was "down to earth" and "knowledgeable." When asked a separate question about which politician they would like to have live next door, they picked Warren over every other contender as well. Jenny Howard, an accountant with student-loan debt who voted for Romney in 2012 and Sen. John McCain in 2008, also liked Warren: "If she ran, she could be the next president because she is personable and knowledgeable and has a good handle on what's going on in the country."

More at: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-sen-elizabeth-warren-intrigues-2016-voters/

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I'm glad she's starting to get the recognition she deserves by the public!

[arcane1]

1. I'm sure she intrigues more than just 2,016 voters.

[Fearless]

2. Ohhh I see what you did there!

[sabrina 1]

3. We KNOW she does, we've seen how much she intrigues them:

From two of the Third Way's founders:

Cowan and Kessler: Economic Populism Is a Dead End for Democrats

The de Blasio-Warren agenda won't travel.

If you talk to leading progressives these days, you'll be sure to hear this message: The Democratic Party should embrace the economic populism of New York Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Such economic populism, they argue, should be the guiding star for Democrats heading into 2016. Nothing would be more disastrous for Democrats.

And they go on, but their op ed was so badly received they are refusing to talk about it.

Lots of people are intrigued by her and some, not in a good way. The smears should be starting soon, actually they already have. Just so long as we know where they are coming from.

[davidpdx]

4. Heck I'd love to have an hour to talk to her one on one

In terms of knowledge of economics she's way out of my league, but it would be fun. I have read her book and agree with her on many issues.

[AtomicKitten]

5. She's definitely ascendant.

Glad to hear America is paying attention.

[Enthusiast]

6. There are some issues that transcend party lines.

Like millions of Democrats, many Republicans are against this constant codling of Wall Street criminals.

The same is true of perpetual war and outrageous military spending.

And the attack on the social safety net.

Can you imagine any American working class citizen being in favor of another destructive trade deal?

The American people of every political stripe know about the unreasonably high and unfair cost of health care, especially drug prices.

If we had a fair media can you even imagine how much these views would turn in our favor?

Elizabeth can win this thing.

Every political office holder must call our attention to these issues every time they are before a camera. If they don't speak out, well, we know which side they are on.

Like the Democrats that voted to weaken the protections against excesses by Wall Street. Can you imagine voting against the meager provisions of Dodd—Frank?

These office holders should be shown the door.

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