[Mickey]

Originally posted by Jonna Lee

i NEED elizabeth warren to give it up and become bernies running mate

I've read on the internet that this is a bad idea because Warren can get more done in a legislative position, and because Warren would not attract any new voters because she is so similar to Sanders. Maybe Clinton-Warren?

[Skywalker]

I don't blame young people being hesitant to join the political circuit when you have complicated and confusing things like the Democrat caucus. You need to know about those things ahead of time and be prepared. The best thing about Sanders is that he has made that information available and actively pushing it to young people.

[heckinglovato]

Hillary, Bernie and Trump would all be the oldest presidents in history if elected, so I think the age factor will probably fade away since they're cancelling out in that field. (Unless Marco becomes the Republican nominee, mess)

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by Mickey

I've read on the internet that this is a bad idea because Warren can get more done in a legislative position, and because Warren would not attract any new voters because she is so similar to Sanders. Maybe Clinton-Warren?

She'd attract more attention and voters for sure. There's a big overlap between Clinton and Warren supporters so that would benefit him if she were to endorse/be his VP

[Bloo]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

A main one is that young people are simply ignorant about politics and the political process and they view political parties with high frustration, they also feel like their votes wouldn't count, they're constantly slammed by older demographics (and in this case some Hillary supporters) for being too progressives and too optimistic, they're far less likely too keep up with news channels like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc... and far, far more likely to view channels such as MTV, NBC, etc. Even millennials who care deeply about change and revolution usually do it through community service rather than politics, a simple majority of college people are studying outside of their home states which makes the voting process more complex for them, politicians are failing to appeal to young people, etc... It's also showing that the percentage of young people (and people in general) who read newspapers has dropped dramatically over the past few decades.

Honestly there's way too many factors to consider but those are some key ones.

Which makes complete sense. I'm a college student right now (third year) and it's impossible for me to watch CNN and some of the debates because of the basic cable I have in my dorm not having the channels to do so. So, I have to go through extra steps to even try to be educated on the issues. So, there's that and all the reasons you listed make complete sense.

[Skywalker]

I think Warren actually really likes Clinton but she's very into Bernie's message and wants to swing Hillary her own way if she gets the nom. Being critical of that helps make Hillary aware of the problem.

[Ramcoro]

Whelp I guess we can see where the future lies even if Sanders does lose.

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

Hillary, Bernie and Trump would all be the oldest presidents in history if elected, so I think the age factor will probably fade away since they're cancelling out in that field. (Unless Marco becomes the Republican nominee, mess)

Actually Clinton would be a few months younger so she wouldn't be the oldest. Second oldest if she were to win

[Skywalker]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

Hillary, Bernie and Trump would all be the oldest presidents in history if elected, so I think the age factor will probably fade away since they're cancelling out in that field. (Unless Marco becomes the Republican nominee, mess)

Rubio is such a neocon, he'd be seen in a much more sinister light if he weren't running against evil campaigns like Cruz, Trump, and even Carson. It's rather dangerous. He's a terrible speaker though and there is apparently still dirt on him that made Romney choose not to make him his running mate in 2012. Still a pause for concern.

[heckinglovato]

As much as like Warren, I think she's being a wimp.

I think she's too scared to endorse Clinton and lose her progressive following, and too scared to endorse Bernie and lose likability in Washington.

[Mickey]

Originally posted by RatedG²

She'd attract more attention and voters for sure. There's a big overlap between Clinton and Warren supporters so that would benefit him if she were to endorse/be his VP

That's weird, I see Clinton and Warren as wildly different

[Retro]

Politico finally calls the last delegate for Hillary and finally, fourteen hours after the caucus has ended, she's the official winner by all metrics.

Unlikely that the Iowa Dems will order a recount anywhere.

[Skywalker]

Originally posted by Ramcoro

Whelp I guess we can see where the future lies even if Sanders does lose.

Sanders may or may not win but his impact can be felt and is a noticeable trend around young democrats and youth in general. We are heading to the left.

[heckinglovato]

Originally posted by RatedG²

Actually Clinton would be a few months younger so she wouldn't be the oldest. Second oldest if she were to win

Do you think anyone would actually care about those technicalities other than you?

[MiMiLAMb!]

I'm not here for rubio gaining momentum & surely don't want him to win the republican nomination.
Seriously any candidate that's up & willing to go to war with Russia
just to enforce a no fly zone in Syria shouldn't receive anyone's vote.
No one wants nuclear war & the way some of these candidates are talking about foreign policy is scary.

[Mickey]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

Do you think anyone would actually care about those technicalities other than you?

I care!!!

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

Do you think anyone would actually care about those technicalities other than you?

Wow don't bite my head off.

You just stated that she'd be the oldest in history to win (and the same for the other two you named). She wouldn't.

[Retro]

Originally posted by heckinglovato

As much as like Warren, I think she's being a wimp.

I think she's too scared to endorse Clinton and lose her progressive following, and too scared to endorse Bernie and lose likability in Washington.

I mean, I can see why she'd be torn and hold out, but the fact is that she needs to get behind someone because it could be massive for them - perhaps more for Hillary than Bernie even, if it convinces some progressives and young people to shift a little since Hillary sorely lacks those candidates.

But the fact that she could be the deciding factor in the nomination might be exactly why she's hesitating. Making the right decision, whichever one that is.

[heckinglovato]

Originally posted by RatedG²

Wow don't bite my head off.

You just stated that she'd be the oldest in history to win (and the same for the other two you named). She wouldn't.

She would be the same age as Reagan, I don't care about months, this contributes nothing to the point I was trying to make.

[RatedG²]

Originally posted by Mickey

That's weird, I see Clinton and Warren as wildly different

They're different on key issues but most of the positions are the same. Before the whole email scandal thing many of their supporters were similar, even if Warren took legitimate shots at Clinton back in the day