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In reply to the discussion: The VP pick is not there to make people have happy dances and go "Oh GOODY GOODY!!" [View all]mr_liberal
(1,017 posts)20. You need to get out of the echo chamber. She needs more than just the far left to win. nm
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The VP pick is not there to make people have happy dances and go "Oh GOODY GOODY!!" [View all]
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
OP
I would suggest the primaries indicate you are in the minority opinion ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jul 2016
#12
We need a well qualified serious VP pick, not happy dance let's play play play time.
RBInMaine
Jul 2016
#150
Your attempt to turn others opinons and words into something they are not won't work.
farmboy
Jul 2016
#3
You need to get out of the echo chamber. She needs more than just the far left to win. nm
mr_liberal
Jul 2016
#20
Based on commentary from Andrew Brietbart .......who Sherrod later sued ...yep that Vilsack
Person 2713
Jul 2016
#55
It's not about having someone who disagrees with the party platform either!
hamsterjill
Jul 2016
#19
We really need to remember that the rest of the world is a sexist mess. I would love to
Squinch
Jul 2016
#29
Am I for deregulation? No.Do I think she will choose Kaine? No. Do I care what you wonder about? No.
Squinch
Jul 2016
#85
And did you think your accusation that I am not a true Democrat was persuasive? Because it wasn't.
Squinch
Jul 2016
#90
No, it is not only if the person is ready to govern. It is how they will govern.
avaistheone1
Jul 2016
#91
and some people aren't going to be happy unless they can continue to fight the primaries.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#67
Exactly. That's the same type of thinking that resulted in Sarah Palin being chosen.
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#45
I don't think HRC needs a game changer or a hail mary. But Elizabeth Warren is very competent
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#62
To say "That's the same type of thinking that resulted in Sarah Palin being chosen"
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#66
Name me some of these other exciting possibilities from Hillary's shortlist.
chascarrillo
Jul 2016
#69
Exciting is in the eye of the beholder. Have you not seen the other posts ...
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#71
And some people only found excitement by picking fights with fellow DU members during the primaries.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#83
yes, who would take offense at this well crafted, friendly and rationally written OP?
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#82
I guess it's true that people who are very emotional about certain topics ...
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#97
Perhaps it was was to arouse an emotional response from those with the same maturity.
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#104
Actually, what's happening here is pretty obvious. But, I guess everyone needs hobbies.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#120
If you were so sure it was bait, why did you take it? (Too irresistible, eh?)
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#122
because believe it or not, I actually want unity and I'm sick of the childish bullshit.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#123
I agree with the second part of your post, I think your first is wildly off base.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#125
I'd use similar adjectives to describe the usefulness of posts from people who ...
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#132
Any thread written with the nasty, condescending, deliberately insulting 'tude this one is
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#137
Mansplain some more as to why E. Warren is the choice of unserious, happy dancy Disneyland people.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#59
No that's the candidate's job and she is not getting it done, but the right VP could.
krawhitham
Jul 2016
#70
She excites and motivates me. Are you dissatisfied with Hillary for some specific reason?
NurseJackie
Jul 2016
#74
Well, if they are not the OP's views, they are "childish." And get the hell off his lawn, btw! nt
villager
Jul 2016
#79
Pssst...it kinda goes without say that ANYONE being vetted for VP will be amply qualified
AgadorSparticus
Jul 2016
#94
Not sure what you are asking. She will pick someone competent to be Prez if need be.
AgadorSparticus
Jul 2016
#133
in that case she will pick 3rd way and lose alot of dems who really believe she is listening
larkrake
Jul 2016
#117
Hillary will never be "progressive" enough for some folks. No matter what she does.
AgadorSparticus
Jul 2016
#145
Kaine says he wants to de-regulate banks. I would rather have a happy dancer thank you
larkrake
Jul 2016
#105