[LuLuDrops]

Originally posted by alexanderao

They'll head to Lyin' Ted, or course!

But some of them shout "Canadian!"

[heckinglovato]

Originally posted by Ramcoro

Maybe Hecking is right and Hillary should make Bernie her VP. It would unite the Party.

[heckinglovato]

Originally posted by Damien M

Ru(bae)o should've been a Democrat, i'd have voted for him

If we had a Party Draft, i'd trade in Sanders+ Julian Castro (yuck) for Paul Ryan and Rubio without blinking.

But I thought Bernie wasn't a Democrat because he sued the DNC? (not sure if it was you who said it, but still)

[Radiance]

Too late for Clinton-Sanders ticket.

the GOP will be airing adds like: "even her veep doesn't think she's qualified'

If she wants to capture Bernie's voters (only 25% of those that voted for him) then pick Warren.

But my money's on Tim Kaine or Tom Perez.

[Moonchild]

Sanders seems too independent and stubborn to be VP. The first rule of the vice presidency is "do no harm," and they have to reliably act in line with the President.

[-Derek]

Originally posted by Radiance

Too late for Clinton-Sanders ticket.

the GOP will be airing adds like: "even her veep doesn't think she's qualified'

If she wants to capture Bernie's voters (only 25% of those that voted for him) then pick Warren.

But my money's on Tim Kaine or Tom Perez.

exactly! Bernie really sacrificed his future as a VP with the unqualified and corrupt attacks against Hillary.

Even Trump was saying "Bernie said she was unqualified" in his rally yesterday. What an idiot. I'm excited to never see or hear of him again.

[Ramcoro]

Originally posted by Radiance

Too late for Clinton-Sanders ticket.

the GOP will be airing adds like: "even her veep doesn't think she's qualified'

If she wants to capture Bernie's voters (only 25% of those that voted for him) then pick Warren.

But my money's on Tim Kaine or Tom Perez.

Those two excite no one. How many people even know who those two are outside their home state? By the time November comes, the "unqualified" comment will be old news. We need someone that's an apologetic progressive that can appease Bernie supporters.

The biggest problem with Warren is that Massachusetts has a Republican governor, which will then appoint a Republican senator to replace Warren. A reverse Ted Kennedy mess. We might not be able to afford a senate seat loss, honestly we should never accept a seat held by Warren to swing so far to the right.

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by -Derek

exactly! Bernie really sacrificed his future as a VP with the unqualified and corrupt attacks against Hillary.

Even Trump was saying "Bernie said she was unqualified" in his rally yesterday. What an idiot. I'm excited to never see or hear of him again.

I'm not sure if I agree with that. Although I am happy that this race seems to be on its last legs and Hillary looks more than likely to be the nominee (very exciting times!) I think it'll be important for Sanders to stick around. No doubt she veered to the left because of Sanders' policy positions but if he doesn't keep her in check she'll just go right back closer to where she was before . Also I do like a LOT of his policy positions (there's a huge overlap in supporters for the two it's just the method of getting things done that separates some of them) I just don't think his way is ever going to work. So if he proposed ideas to her I have firm belief she has the know how to get progressive ideas done. She's not against many of his policies (hell she was fighting for a $12 minimum wage federally but would easily jump to $15 which is weird) but she has the experience needed to get it done

[heckinglovato]

Elizabeth Warren would not accept to be VP.

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by Ramcoro

Those two excite no one. How many people even know who those two are outside their home state? By the time November comes, the "unqualified" comment will be old news. We need someone that's an apologetic progressive that can appease Bernie supporters.

The biggest problem with Warren is that Massachusetts has a Republican governor, which will then appoint a Republican senator to replace Warren. A reverse Ted Kennedy mess. We might not be able to afford a senate seat loss, honestly we should never accept a seat held by Warren to swing so far to the right.

Well she said she may not run for re-election again in 2018. But it wouldn't be that long until there's another midterm election and they can get rid of that republican senator in the off chance she does accept a VP slot. I feel like she would if given the opportunity but I don't think Clinton is seriously vetting her

[Ramcoro]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

Elizabeth Warren would not accept to be VP.

If Warren doesn't want, then Sanders might not want it either. : Hopefully, Sanders at least is in the discussion for a VP and gives his suggestion and blessing.

[Radiance]

Originally posted by Ramcoro

Those two excite no one. How many people even know who those two are outside their home state? By the time November comes, the "unqualified" comment will be old news. We need someone that's an apologetic progressive that can appease Bernie supporters.

The biggest problem with Warren is that Massachusetts has a Republican governor, which will then appoint a Republican senator to replace Warren. A reverse Ted Kennedy mess. We might not be able to afford a senate seat loss, honestly we should never accept a seat held by Warren to swing so far to the right.

Come the General, Hillary may just be looking for a solid VP, not an exciting one. Against Trump or Cruz, someone like Tim Kaine (making the ticket more palatable to white men; Hillary's biggest deficiency) or going after more of the Latino vote (Perez, hence solidifying the Obama coalition) would be smart picks.

Picking Sanders would allow the GOP to attack her credibility; do not dismiss the "unqualified" comments. They will be a feature in the GE and continuously run on attack ads.

The thing about Warren is the fact that Massachusetts has a law stating an election must occur within ~100 days of her leaving her post, and the state has always been rather blue. Of the progressive senators Clinton could pick (Warren, Brown or Sanders), she'd be the best. Whether she'd accept is another question entirely.

[Ramcoro]

Originally posted by RatedG²

Well she said she may not run for re-election again in 2018. But it wouldn't be that long until there's another midterm election and they can get rid of that republican senator in the off chance she does accept a VP slot. I feel like she would if given the opportunity but I don't think Clinton is seriously vetting her

But we don't know how many senate seats we will. What if it is a 50-50 split? Losing Warren would keep the Senate in the Republican hands.

[Ramcoro]

Originally posted by Radiance

Come the General, Hillary may just be looking for a solid VP, not an exciting one. Against Trump or Cruz, someone like Tim Kaine (making the ticket more palatable to white men; Hillary's biggest deficiency) or going after more of the Latino vote (Perez, hence solidifying the Obama coalition) would be smart picks.

Picking Sanders would allow the GOP to attack her credibility; do not dismiss the "unqualified" comments. They will be a feature in the GE and continuously run on attack ads.

The thing about Warren is the fact that Massachusetts has a law stating an election must occur within ~100 days of her leaving her post, and the state has always been rather blue. Of the progressive senators Clinton could pick (Warren, Brown or Sanders), she'd be the best. Whether she'd accept is another question entirely.

I think you are underestimating how fickle the public is. They will get bored of the unqualified comment. Even if what you say is right, then they will play those ads regardless if Bernie is the VP or not. Having him recant those statements and clearly public support Hillary as her running mate will make that comment practically useless. The only people that would get fired up about it are people that would never vote Hillary anyway.

Plus, the GOP has so much negative material they can use against Hillary, this will be just a drop in the bucket.

Edit: Who is Brown?

[Radiance]

Hillary will direct her campaign to resemble Obama's 2 victories.

- Choose a white male VP to win back the white vote (both were losing on those fronts in the primary)
- Reassemble the Obama coalition; she has the AA vote and will look to secure the Latino vote (esp. since Trump/Cruz).
- Pivot to the centre to attract moderate voters.

[revel8]

Originally posted by Cupid

One of the biggest UK petitions of all time (Ban Trump from entering the UK). Best believe if he wins we will come back even stronger and make it happen.

There is zero chance of that happening. Yes, Trump says things that have proven unpopular in the UK, but if Trump becomes US President, there is absolutely no chance of the UK Home Secretary banning him from entry into the UK. I think the only Head of State known to be banned from the UK is Mugabe, even Putin and Assad can still enter!

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by Radiance

Hillary will direct her campaign to resemble Obama's 2 victories.

- Choose a white male VP to win back the white vote (both were losing on those fronts in the primary)
- Reassemble the Obama coalition; she has the AA vote and will look to secure the Latino vote (esp. since Trump/Cruz).
- Pivot to the centre to attract moderate voters.

I actually do no think she'll pivot to the center. She's gonna be right where she's at right now due to the overarching Sanders aura around her if she is the nominee.

[TikiMiss]

Originally posted by Radiance

Hillary will direct her campaign to resemble Obama's 2 victories.

- Choose a white male VP to win back the white vote (both were losing on those fronts in the primary)
- Reassemble the Obama coalition; she has the AA vote and will look to secure the Latino vote (esp. since Trump/Cruz).
- Pivot to the centre to attract moderate voters.

She could go all out on females and pick Warren. That would be fun to watch

[revel8]

I doubt Sanders would accept a VP slot. Maybe another post in a Clinton Administration. Secretary of Labor or maybe a non-Cabinet post.

Make him Director of the Enforcement Division at the SEC!

[Ramcoro]

When I look at 2008 primaries it makes me feel better.

in Indiana would not vote for Obama in a general election match up with John McCain. A third of Clinton voters said they would pick McCain over Obama, while 17 percent said they would not vote at all. Just 48 percent of Clinton supporters said they would back Obama in November.

Obama gets even less support from Clinton backers in North Carolina. There, only 45 percent of Clinton supporters said they would vote for Obama over McCain. Thirty-eight percent said they would vote for McCain while 12 percent said they would not vote.

Obama voters appear to be more willing to support Clinton in November. In Indiana, 59 percent of Obama backers said they'd vote for Clinton, and 70 percent of Obama backers in North Carolina said they'd support the New York Democrat.

Clinton Supporters not Liking Obama



It looks like the losing side is naturally a little more butt hurt. Comments about who is supporting who in November is probably more based on emotion right now than reason.