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Music Man

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15. My vote is Elizabeth Warren as well.
Thu Apr 9, 2020, 01:53 PM
Apr 2020

She checks off the experience boxes (senator, director of an executive agency, seasoned campaigner, and well-studied in economic issues).

She has progressive bonafides that helps balance Biden.

A concern I hear a lot is that Biden and Warren both coming from the Northeast, but I don't think regions matter as much anymore. It's about overarching narratives, experiences, and skillsets. Clinton and Gore were from neighboring states. Obama didn't pick Biden because he really needed the Delaware vote.

And even though Warren is over 70, she is youthful, energetic, and manages to strike the balance of being a pleasant attack dog. Also, I can't wait to see her debate Pence, because he'll have to talk one-on-one with a woman

Above all, Biden needs to pick someone who is qualified and EXCITING. Warren and Harris fit that bill most in my mind. We really need good turnout in the fall, and the race isn't going to be won simply by saying, "Oh, the independents will come over. Surely everyone can see by now what a dumbass Donald Trump is by this point, right?"

I have a hard time seeing Biden generating enthusiasm. I know a lot of DUers take umbrage with that fact: "What do you mean Biden won't excite people? *I* am very excited to have a competent president." Sorry, that's just not the narrative of Biden, and his success will be in spite of the perception of him.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Elizabeth Warren for VP, please [View all] yellowwoodII Apr 2020 OP
She is valuable but you gotta think ahead to 2024. Who will be most appealing to step up? CurtEastPoint Apr 2020 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #2
If she becomes the VP then the Republican Governor of Mass. gets to pick her successor. redstateblues Apr 2020 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #4
If true, that would be great. 33taw Apr 2020 #5
It's not true. PunkinPi Apr 2020 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #16
Sure...six months later and the Rethug runs as an incumbent...just no. We have many good choices so Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #9
She's been such a popular senator pattyloutwo Apr 2020 #11
Maybe but we can't count on it. I think she is needed in the Senate...and I simply don't think we Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #17
Too old. djg21 Apr 2020 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #36
We need new blood going forward. djg21 Apr 2020 #37
I like Elizabeth as she has great qualities musclecar6 Apr 2020 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #19
Not this cycle djg21 Apr 2020 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #7
No, she has a GOP governor...thus we simply can't wait six months for a GOP type to be replaced. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #8
He needs someone younger Green Line Apr 2020 #10
She's not a good fit for Biden. nsd Apr 2020 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2020 #21
Biden needs to boost turnout among people who actually vote. nsd Apr 2020 #22
Great point Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #25
obama got 98% of the aa vote,hc got 88% and less showed up to vote at all for her questionseverything Apr 2020 #28
True Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #29
My vote is Elizabeth Warren as well. Music Man Apr 2020 #15
Experience doesn't matter in electoral politics Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #24
Amy checks all the right boxes. calguy Apr 2020 #31
No she doesn't Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #33
No! First a little pesky item of endorsing Biden question everything Apr 2020 #18
Not going to happen Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #20
That's not how it works... NurseJackie Apr 2020 #23
Kamala Harris, first and foremost for all the obvious reasons, Warren does nothing for the ticket beachbumbob Apr 2020 #26
Neither does Harris Dem4Life1102 Apr 2020 #34
Nope squirecam Apr 2020 #27
I like Liz calguy Apr 2020 #30
I'm no Warren fan, but the rest of what you say conforms to my view. DFW Apr 2020 #35
Biden/Klobachar has been my dream ticket from day one. calguy Apr 2020 #39
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