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In reply to the discussion: Of the names floating for VP, who do you prefer? (updated x 2 dbl ck on Castro) [View all]womanofthehills
(8,894 posts)46. It's Julian, not Joaquin who was named a rising star in the dem party
Remember Julian's speach in Charlotte. He gave the keynote speech at the 2012 dem national convention. He and his brother sat right next to Michelle. He is a wonderful speaker, smart, down to earth, charismatic, smiles a lot and is cute too. He comes off as a people person when he speaks - a good trait.
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Of the names floating for VP, who do you prefer? (updated x 2 dbl ck on Castro) [View all]
Omaha Steve
Jun 2016
OP
ITA!!! I have actually been posting that a lot lately. I think Becerra would make an outstanding
StevieM
Jun 2016
#90
The vp should also bring something to the election, typically a state or region
NightWatcher
Jun 2016
#13
No she won't. That's actually silly. Hillary is the nominee. Her vp pick will not earn her votes.
jillan
Jun 2016
#58
This is silly, Hillary promised the VP slot to Goldman-Sachs. Since Citizens United
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#33
I loved and supported Clark's candidacy in '04. I wished he'd've run in '08. But now... no
Bucky
Jun 2016
#69
So obviously it has to be a Straight Christian who is not from the West Coast
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#67
Personally, I think we should choose a Native Gaythiest. (Gay, Atheist, Native American)
Chan790
Jun 2016
#86
Al would be a very, very good choice. Not sure her base could accept him.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#80
I kind of avoid all the endorsement stuff because I am really all about the issues.
djean111
Jun 2016
#81
No to Warren, no to Brown, and I'm not sure about Congressman Castro.
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2016
#84