I'm now going to sadly regret if Elizabeth Warren isn't on the ticket

[bigtree]

...first, she is one fierce advocate for Hillary, against Trump.

Just take a look at the speech she made before her endorsement:

I think Sen.Warren would serve outstandingly, becoming one of history's most effective campaign antagonists, as Hillary's running-mate. It's an indispensable role to play in an election, enabling the head of the ticket to remain focused on the positive aspects of her candidacy.

Secondly, the more I consider it, the more it makes sense to echo one of the most compelling features of the Clinton appeal; their respective experience, energy, enthusiasm, and excellence...and, of course, the sheer coincidence that they share the same gender. Imagine that!

I've seen quite a few similar epiphanies on this from many sources. I think it's too good an idea to pass up, for the two women and for the voters, as well.

[msanthrope]

1. She is our Progressive voice and soul. nt

[Hortensis]

17. Even more than most people realize.

Elizabeth Warren is at core a moderate conservative economically AND is progressive politically. Understanding that conservative progressivism is very real and has just been suppressed as a national movement by the oligarchy may just light the fire of a hugely progressive era.

In a democracy it doesn't take a whole village, but it does take a majority of villagers.

[metroins]

2. I don't want to give up a Senate seat

That's my primary reason for not wanting her as VP.

She also doesn't bring battleground states with her.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

3. i dont think they make a good ticket.

hillary should not pick someone who was so late to endorse her. it shouldn't seem like her VP is not enthusiastic about her.

[bigtree]

6. that doesn't look much different from any other high profile pol who remained neutral

[oberliner]

4. She can be that same strong voice without being on the ticket

She will be an awesome campaign surrogate regardless of her role.

[liberal from boston]

16. Senator Elizabeth Warren

I am so proud Elizabeth Warren is the US Senator of my state Massachusetts!!! My sense Hillary will not pick Elizabeth. Senator Warren will overshadow Hillary. Elizabeth is high energy, passionate & most importantly her policies of going after the banks, Wall Street, supporting workers, middle class, poor, etc. are in stark contrast to Hillary.

[JonLeibowitz]

5. Unsurprising to see a centrist advocating for removing one of the top progressive voices from Senate

[dinkytron]

7. I think she will overshadow Hillary as a "progressive" personality.

[bigtree]

10. I don't think she has the same presidential gravitas

...but I go back to Bill Clinton and Al Gore.

They were practically bookends, and that choice served to amplify Clinton's strengths in that campaign.

[dinkytron]

13. I find her ridiculously charming, ideologically grounded, level headed and compassionate. That said,

I also find its a lot safer for her and her brand to remain a surrogate than inherit all the murky Clinton baggage -- whatever that me be. She just doesn't need it.

[bigtree]

15. 'baggage'

...is a consequence of involving yourself to the full extent of your potential in politics. It's an inevitability of national leadership.

I don't think that's enough of a reason to demur to an offer- not for someone as committed to the success of this campaign as Sen. Warren has demonstrated.

[monmouth4]

8. HRC would never want a VP more popular than she is..n/t

[bigtree]

11. she doesn't strike me as that egocentric

...and Sen. Warren is a very respectful and serious woman, as well.

I think their individual qualities would mesh well together.

[ismnotwasm]

9. To me it's a dream ticket

I would enthusiastically support. I do have reservations about losing the senate seat though.

[bigtree]

12. I don't think Mass is ready to flirt with another republican

...I think there are a few very good options for holding the seat.

[Adrahil]

18. The Last Republican they elected to the Senate is now endorsing Trump.

I gotta think that will play into things.

[TheCowsCameHome]

14. It's too bad she wasn't the presidential nominee.

Trump wouldn't know what hit him.