Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Elizabeth Warren

djean111

(14,255 posts)

2. To me, it seems like Warren is not really a "politician", but uses politics to effect the change she

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Sat Aug 29, 2015, 09:17 AM

Aug 2015

wants to make. IMO the vast majority of our politicians are career politicians - they promise change so that they can continue being politicians.

All that being said, I wish Warren was running, but she and Bernie would have split the Progressive/liberal vote, and Bernie said he would not have run if Warren was going to.
I don't really understand how a "Biden/Warren" ticket could even be floated before a single vote is cast. I hope it does not happen, because I cannot imagine voting for Biden instead of Bernie. It would be a waste of Warren, to me, to relegate her to the sidelines.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Elizabeth Warren knows how to wield her power [View all] n2doc Aug 2015 OP

Massachusetts was among the leaders in post-Reconstrution election merrily Aug 2015 #1

To me, it seems like Warren is not really a "politician", but uses politics to effect the change she djean111 Aug 2015 #2

Only if you want to destroy Elizabeth Warren's power would you advocate this ticket Demeter Aug 2015 #3