Elizabeth Warren Is Invited to Speak on Democratic Convention’s First Night
Source: New York Times
In an apparent sign that Senator Elizabeth Warren will not be named Hillary Clintons running mate, Ms. Warren was invited by Mrs. Clintons campaign on Tuesday to deliver a prime-time address on the first night of the Democratic convention this month a marquee speaking slot but one that is earlier than vice-presidential picks typically appear.
Such nominees usually speak later in the convention week to build anticipation for the top of the ticket.
Two Democrats briefed on the invitation to Mrs. Warren, however, cautioned that Mrs. Clinton had not yet made a decision about a running mate and that asking Ms. Warren to take the stage on the first night did not preclude her from being tapped as the vice-presidential nominee.
Ms. Warren and other individuals who received invitations on Tuesday to address the Philadelphia convention were told that their speaking times were subject to change depending on who was selected for vice president, according to the two Democrats, one with ties to Mrs. Clinton and the other to Ms. Warren, who both spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss convention planning.
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MFM008
(19,839 posts)Im disappointed.
very much so.
riversedge
(70,482 posts)iandhr
(6,852 posts)... her replacement if HRC wins.
Also, it is possible that she didn't want the job.
If we take back the Senate she will chair of the subcommittees of the Senate Banking committee.
sheshe2
(84,101 posts)My Senator, and she never wanted the spot.
Love her where she is.
chillfactor
(7,595 posts)she is an excellent speaker....Hillary will have respectable, intelligent, charmimg, diplomatic, energetic, powerful, and quick-witted speakers at the convention.......quite contrast to trump's bunch
63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)To those disappointed that she will not be VP (apparently), compared to being a United States Senator isn't being VP rather ceremonial?
moonscape
(4,676 posts)sheshe2
(84,101 posts)It has nothing to do with the op or the poster you left your comment to.
Care to explain?
moonscape
(4,676 posts)and I meant that Bill would be Hillary's closest, very strong, advisor. That could reduce Warren's influence with more left policies. I had always wondered with all the talk of Warren as VP if she really wanted it - and why she would.
I think the role of VP might be diminished in a Clinton WH - perhaps not to ceremonial status, but not like a Biden. We shall see.
bluedigger
(17,091 posts)She will be a powerful and eloquent ambassador to introduce the future direction of the Democratic Party!
C_U_L8R
(45,047 posts)Senator Warren will rock the house and
set a wonderful tone for the rest of the week.
Can't wait.
democrattotheend
(11,607 posts)Because it means she probably isn't Hillary's pick for VP.
C_U_L8R
(45,047 posts)She's my senator and I love her.
And as amazing as a Clinton-Warren ticket might be,
I think she can do much more good as 'not vp'.
Either way we're very fortunate to have her on our side.
bluedigger
(17,091 posts)She can get shit done in the Senate.
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)Inevitably Trump will make a racist remark about him and it will yield us votes.
w4rma
(31,700 posts)63splitwindow
(2,657 posts)tblue37
(65,556 posts)excellent Democratic politicians and office holders will undoubtedly speak. I think I will be glued to my TV set for all the speeches.
StevieM
(10,500 posts)of the convention. Does prime time automatically mean 10 PM? Or could she be speaking before Obama?
Maybe they will have President Obama speak on Tuesday night instead.
tblue37
(65,556 posts)connected to this popular, successful, charismatic president.
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)We really do. I don't care if Harry Reid has finessed it so that there wouldn't be any interim appointment but an immediate special election were her seat be vacant.
The VP position is largely ceremonial. He or she does not set policy, cannot influence legislation, can't make much of a difference helping out in the off year elections.
So for all of you who'd been dreaming of a Clinton/Warren ticket, rest assured that keeping Senator Warren in her current office is far and away better.
Some other person will make a fine VP.
okasha
(11,573 posts)I remain hopeful that until we have nailed down majorities, Hillary will not take any Senator or Representative out of Congress for any reason. .
tblue37
(65,556 posts)family, maybe they could ask EW to speak at their convention, too. A speech by her would bring them more positive publicity than anything they are likely to come up with.