2016 Postmortem

Eric J in MN

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22. I'm still predicting that Elizabeth Warren waits until after the voters choose the nominee

Fri Jan 22, 2016, 01:59 AM

Jan 2016

... to endorse.

"Claims it is too hard" refers to those who oppose campaign finance reform by claiming it's too hard. Sanders and Clinton both support campaign finance reform.

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Elizabeth Warren Gave A POWERFUL Speech On The Senate Floor Today. Is She Setting Up An Endorsement? [View all] Segami Jan 2016 OP

This line does not walk lockstep with Hillary's positions... Segami Jan 2016 #1

That's probably as close as she'll get to endorsing Bernie before the primary's over. senz Jan 2016 #46

her words endorse bernie wether she says his name or not questionseverything Jan 2016 #65

Email this morning from the Sander's campaign ... slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #2

Is thsi the dual set up for her to endorse him? I hope so! ViseGrip Jan 2016 #30

Coincidence? Probably, maybe ... but happy they are both speaking to the same issue :) nt slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #32

Whoa...This sounds like Bernie wrote it! in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #34

It was from the Sander's campaign, we'll just have to wait and see what happens :) nt slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #36

i wish she would endorse Berns Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #3

I'm just going to copy that quote a third time for emphasis Jarqui Jan 2016 #4

Thats my take on her words.... Segami Jan 2016 #5

If Elizabeth endorses Bernie, it would be like Ted Kennedy endorsing Barack. DJ13 Jan 2016 #8

Not only same Senate Seat! Same Senate "Class"! Makes sense though, since she replaced Brown. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #44

I'm still predicting that Elizabeth Warren waits until after the voters choose the nominee Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #22

Reid Anderson said it best CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #6

She could only make it clearer through the actual endorsement. morningfog Jan 2016 #9

Yes, I agree CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #15

Bernie has a mega rally on January 26 in St. Paul, MN. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #45

Clinton's mocking attacks on Sanders probably make Elizabeth sick. senz Jan 2016 #48

Hillary's lying or deception about Sanders positions would also upset her Jarqui Jan 2016 #50

Great set of links, Jarqui. senz Jan 2016 #63

She and Bernie are committed to this Country in the same way and respect each other so glinda Jan 2016 #58

Really good point. Elizabeth could give Bernie a very valuable Senate validation. senz Jan 2016 #64

I agree with you and truly hope Segami Jan 2016 #13

She only mentioned the presidential election because Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #24

My guess has always been a week before the vote in Iowa Samantha Jan 2016 #25

Read this article that came out CoffeeCat Jan 2016 #28

Yeah. After Super Tuesday she'll endorse Hillary. nt onehandle Jan 2016 #7

Not likely. The race will just be picking up then. morningfog Jan 2016 #10

LOL. Yeah she isn't in favor of the corruption that she was talking about. rhett o rick Jan 2016 #14

Why? We already know HRC isn't going to get a blowout on Super Tuesday. Ken Burch Jan 2016 #21

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #11

" ... anyone who shrugs and claims that change is just too hard, has crawled into bed with the ... slipslidingaway Jan 2016 #12

Huge, Huge, HUGE... K & R !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #16

Thank you Segami Maynar Jan 2016 #17

The speech isn't about the presidential candidates. Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #18

... retrowire Jan 2016 #40

Elizabeth Warren was implying that some presidential candidates are affected Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #41

It’s time we start acting like it,” Senator Warren said. kenn3d Jan 2016 #19

Thank you for sharing this Segami. lovemydog Jan 2016 #20

Well, she basically just gave part of his stump speech. Mufaddal Jan 2016 #23

Timing Is Everything And She Has To Make Her Endorsement When It Will Have The Most Impact.... global1 Jan 2016 #26

Maybe she's following Obama's lead: no endorsement until the primary winner becomes obviousl merrily Jan 2016 #27

What's the point of endorsing then? If you genuinely support a Gene Debs Jan 2016 #33

The point would be to help the Democratic nominee win the general election. NT Eric J in MN Jan 2016 #42

Exactly. merrily Jan 2016 #51

When you see Senator Warren do her first address at a Bernie rally Left Coast2020 Jan 2016 #29

January 26 MEGA rally! You heard it here first! :) JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #47

Somewhat Old Codger Jan 2016 #31

Warren will ENDORSE lobodons Jan 2016 #35

"Anyone who shrugs and claims it is too hard has crawled into bed with the billionaires" Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #37

LOL retrowire Jan 2016 #38

If she doesn't endorse Bernie, I'd be shocked! One week before Iowa caucuses woul be nice! in_cog_ni_to Jan 2016 #39

Like Bernie, she speaks the truth. They see eye to eye on everything that matters. senz Jan 2016 #43

I'm sensing a Deja Vu Oilwellian Jan 2016 #49

"It's deja vu all over again".....Yogi Berra Segami Jan 2016 #52

I always thought that was to save the party because the Clintons actions were so offensive. n/t Skwmom Jan 2016 #54

That's as strong an endorsement LWolf Jan 2016 #53

Maybe, but I'm sure she realizes the damage being done to the Democratic Party. Skwmom Jan 2016 #55

Why is she hesitating in endorsing Bernie? Obviously she is closer to him on the issues WI_DEM Jan 2016 #56

Among other things, she may be waiting for the best time to endorse Bernie. Timing Cal33 Jan 2016 #57

Because she is smart. I think she is watching glinda Jan 2016 #59

I don't think she will come straight out with an endorsement. Autumn Jan 2016 #60

She's Talking Bernie's Talk... Sending HIS Message Out... ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #61

Campaign finance reform does not divide Clinton from Warren kennetha Jan 2016 #62

Yes, she IS setting up for an endorsement. See: George II Jan 2016 #66