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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: Clinton/Kaine 2016! [View all]Moonwalk
(2,322 posts)55. Just to add, many here have said Warren is better off as a senator...
I'm not undermining the importance of a VP...this guy could become president. BUT, if nothing happens to Hillary, it's a far less powerful post than being a senator. He can't vote in the Senate unless there is a deadlock. He has no presidential powers. In fact, he has only as much power as the president wants to give him.
Warren, Bernie, et al, are far more powerful as senators. If they were made VP, they'd lose all their power to affect change. UNLESS something happened to Clinton. Once again, it's a gamble, but it's not a stupid one if it gains voters while keeping the progressives in their congressional seats. Each vote in congress will count when it comes to putting new Supreme Court justices on the bench.
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As Governor Kaine signed into law the Marshall-Newman Amendment, which defined
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2016
#12
Well, then I don't understand why you felt compelled to give that reply to my comment.
GoCubsGo
Jul 2016
#25
Either support the ticket or risk being alerted for violating the rules. ENOUGH!
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#30
I love it when people from a winning campaign tell over 40% of the party, 'screw you'
Craig234
Jul 2016
#66
That "supporter" probably wasn't going to vote for Clinton regardless of the VP choice.
TwilightZone
Jul 2016
#21
I'm sure he's a democrat, but there are, disturbingly, registered democrats who would rather....
Moonwalk
Jul 2016
#67
I voted for Bernie in the primary, but always knew I'd support the Democratic nominee.
SCRUBDASHRUB
Jul 2016
#74
our next president and vice-president, america will not go down the road of fascism...
beachbum bob
Jul 2016
#51