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Chatter is increasing regarding the possibility of Warren becoming Clinton's running mate, and Warren is doing little to dispel that notion. This surprises me. I have said multiple times now that Warren can do far more as Senator than as Vice President. So assuming that Clinton is elected, and assuming that Clinton isn't eventually forced to step down for some reason I can't possibly imagine at this time, what could Warren do as VP that she can't do much better, and for much longer, as Senator?
While it's true that she can be the tie breaker in a Senate Vote, as Senator she has sat on the...
All of which carries a fantastic amount of influence.
The only practical consideration I can imagine is she feels that Trump is a legitimate threat and her addition to the ticket would help counter that possibility.
Elizabeth Warren is ready -- in more ways than one | MSNBC
While it's true that she can be the tie breaker in a Senate Vote, as Senator she has sat on the...
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Subcommittee on Economic Policy (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
- Special Committee on Aging
- United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- United States Senate Energy Subcommittee on Energy
All of which carries a fantastic amount of influence.
The only practical consideration I can imagine is she feels that Trump is a legitimate threat and her addition to the ticket would help counter that possibility.
It’s hardly a secret that there’s been considerable speculation about whether Warren might be considered for the Democrats’ vice-presidential nomination, and Warren emphasized last night that she’s not lobbying for the job. But the entirety of the political world took note last night when Rachel asked Warren if she believes she’s capable of being president.
“I know you don’t want the job,” Rachel noted. “But do you know you would be capable of stepping into that job and doing that job if you were ever called to do it? Because – and I ask you because Ed Rendell, former DNC chairman, former Pennsylvania governor, said recently that you were no – not in any way, shape or form ready to be commander-in-chief. I want to know if you think you could be.”
Warren’s full answer was a three-word response: “Yes, I do.”
Elizabeth Warren is ready -- in more ways than one | MSNBC