2016 Postmortem

pnwmom

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41. I used to be afraid of that but lately my thinking is

Mon Jun 27, 2016, 09:21 PM

Jun 2016

that the only people who would be put off by two exceptionally qualified women are the same ones who already can't stand Hillary.

Good riddance.

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"I’m not sure the country can take two women." [View all] Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 OP

Why can't we criticize this? democrattotheend Jun 2016 #1

Answering your question would violate this rule Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #5

You are forgetting a key provision in the rules democrattotheend Jun 2016 #12

"constructive" is a subjective term Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #14

Seems likely that two women on the ticket Hortensis Jun 2016 #66

Actually, your OP broke that rule, but not the criticism one. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #16

I posted a quote from a reliable source Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #19

Criticism isn't bashing or trashing. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Vattel Jun 2016 #2

I'm not sure he means it the way it is being interpreted. Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #3

I offer no criticism or interpretation Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #6

I go with the latter also Her Sister Jun 2016 #35

I agree, Happyhippychick ailsagirl Jun 2016 #75

I think he's saying the country is not evolved enough yet.. whathehell Jun 2016 #76

How come no one considers two men on the same ticket an issue? still_one Jun 2016 #4

That's easy to answer. Orsino Jun 2016 #64

Its a horrible thing to say DemFromPittsburgh Jun 2016 #7

Your effort to "locate the line" is noted. JoePhilly Jun 2016 #8

He was wrong about Obama's chances too once BeyondGeography Jun 2016 #9

Too much too fast Lance Bass esquire Jun 2016 #11

I look forward to such a ticket. Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #13

Criticism isn't bashing or trashing. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #15

I am not questioning them, Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #17

"Don't post messages about site rules" TwilightZone Jun 2016 #18

I have no opinion on site rules Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #21

Seems like he is simply acknowledging the sexism in this country MaggieD Jun 2016 #20

Exactly. okasha Jun 2016 #24

Interesting how people confuse discussing sexism with being sexist- same thing happened with racial bettyellen Jun 2016 #42

I agree with this so much Haveadream Jun 2016 #47

African Americans and women here were trashed for raising issues they'd discussed for years.... bettyellen Jun 2016 #50

+1000 Haveadream Jun 2016 #52

I'll file this with the collection of 2008's "America isn't ready for a black President". n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #22

This is a man who was beaten within an inch of his life marching for Civil Rights... SaschaHM Jun 2016 #23

I think Warren would be a good VP choice. It would reduce the odds that Hillary would be impeached. Shrike47 Jun 2016 #25

I would like her as VP since IMO Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #27

A woman President okasha Jun 2016 #32

You know 2 and 3 are just as true without Warren, right? Actually 1 doesn't require Warren either. bettyellen Jun 2016 #44

Having a progressive on the ticket would go a long way to party unity. Goblinmonger Jun 2016 #69

You do know that you can't impeach a President just because okasha Jun 2016 #29

That's not exactly correct. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2016 #61

The impeachment language in the Constitution okasha Jun 2016 #73

If you don't think that House Republicans have impeachment charges drafted already Goblinmonger Jun 2016 #70

I'm sure they do, right next to their porn folders. okasha Jun 2016 #74

I'd love to see a Democratic president impeached, the more obviously spurious the charges the better Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #72

The country has taken two men without blinking an eye for our entire history. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #26

I concur Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #28

Ayup. Iggo Jun 2016 #33

Take is the wrong word. giftedgirl77 Jun 2016 #30

Puts me in mind of RBG's "When there's nine" quote. Iggo Jun 2016 #31

John Lewis is making a socio-political observation about sexism and electability Haveadream Jun 2016 #34

Those comments are sad and such a downer on such a great day! Her Sister Jun 2016 #37

I think you are right! Haveadream Jun 2016 #45

Very very awesome day! And now am going into the nightzzzzzzzz..... Her Sister Jun 2016 #46

An awesome day indeed, Her Sister Haveadream Jun 2016 #51

So the folks who write this stuff greymattermom Jun 2016 #62

Bwahahaha Haveadream Jun 2016 #68

When was a man ever hampered by a running mate of the same gender? pnwmom Jun 2016 #36

Untested and exciting waters! Her Sister Jun 2016 #38

It's not that both women are not qualified DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #40

I used to be afraid of that but lately my thinking is pnwmom Jun 2016 #41

This ^^^ Blaukraut Jun 2016 #43

Exactly! nolabels Jun 2016 #49

I hope you're right in that assessment DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #53

AL GORE, by Joe Lieberman !!! John Poet Jun 2016 #59

All the vitriol Clinton has endured it remains to be seen if this country is ready for one woman. tandem5 Jun 2016 #39

This makes me angry. grossproffit Jun 2016 #48

I'm worried about 2 women on the ticket because of sexism DLCWIdem Jun 2016 #54

I think he's expressing a legitimate concern ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #55

We agree on something (finally) ! John Poet Jun 2016 #58

If YOU actually agree with me on something ... NanceGreggs Jun 2016 #60

HA! John Poet Jun 2016 #79

I think the voters who object to two females Lyric Jun 2016 #63

Get sure, Mr. Lewis. Darb Jun 2016 #56

TWO Women Are Better Than One! John Poet Jun 2016 #57

Certainly how I feel Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #67

So John Lewis is no better nor worse than Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton. randome Jun 2016 #65

I'd be fine with two women, provided neither is a Senator with a Republican governor. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #71

Russ Feingold charlespercydemocrat Jun 2016 #77

We want Russ back in his senate seat Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #78