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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:21 PM Dec 2012

Elizabeth Warren: It just happened

It just happened

by Elizabeth Warren

Just moments ago, I received a call from Sen. Harry Reid’s office, confirming my position on the Senate Banking Committee in January.

I appreciate the faith that Leader Reid has put in me to take this assignment, and I am looking so forward to playing a role in Congressional oversight over big banks on Wall Street and the banking agencies in Washington. Middle class families need more watchdogs in Washington that will try to hold the big guys accountable and to stop bad deals for the American people. I’m ready to help.

Please join me in thanking Leader Harry Reid for this incredible opportunity.

Over the years, your faith in my work has strengthened me. You donated to my election campaign, you made phone calls to help identify volunteers and get out the vote in Massachusetts, and you pushed hard again and again to put wind in my sails in every way imaginable so that I could take on the big guys.

Against the odds, you helped give me a real shot at winning.

You’ve been there for me since the beginning, and I’m so grateful. This is how real change happens – we do it together.

Of course, fighting for the middle class means more than talk or strongly worded blog posts. It means across-the-board, consistent accountability for anyone who breaks the law — no matter where they work or who their friends are. And that’s what we’re going to work hard to accomplish.

But before we get started, please join me in thanking Leader Reid for his giving me this incredible opportunity.

I’ve taken on Wall Street banks and other powerful interests for years, and, with your help, I’ll continue to do so for many years to come.

Thank you for being a part of this, and keep fighting!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/12/12/1169319/-It-just-happened

Sweet!

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Elizabeth Warren: It just happened (Original Post) ProSense Dec 2012 OP
Yes! spanone Dec 2012 #1
Warren for President 2016. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #2
LIZ! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #3
Warren 2016 alittlelark Dec 2012 #4
Thank goodness for Senator Warren. So good to get a real progressive in there. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #5
that's what it was all about... renate Dec 2012 #6
Am I the only person who flinches when he sees someone given the title... malthaussen Dec 2012 #7
This helps to restore my faith a little in our political system n/t deutsey Dec 2012 #8
Excellent news Ohio Joe Dec 2012 #9
May Senator Elizabeth Warren be a shining example Cha Dec 2012 #10
Can't wait for her to ask questions of Diamond Jaimie and Pretty Boy Lloyd Jack Rabbit Dec 2012 #11
Couldn't have said it better. On this you and I agree 100%. Lionessa Dec 2012 #12
There is goodness in the world... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #13
Excellent! sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #14
She can be the Alan Grayson of the Senate and he can be the Elizabeth Warren of the House. ancianita Dec 2012 #15
I believe her and I trust her - Warren 2016! Whisp Dec 2012 #16
Great stuff. Good news. Hekate Dec 2012 #17
Open up a can of whoopass on the committee, Elizabeth! SunSeeker Dec 2012 #18
She is right, we should thank Harry Reid. You know he took some crap over this. So Snotcicles Dec 2012 #19
Classy lady lunatica Dec 2012 #20
But the GOP doesn't like her!! Maybe we should pressure her to quit. nikto Dec 2012 #21
Lot of thanks to go around on this one. Strength and long life to this great lady. freshwest Dec 2012 #22
 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
5. Thank goodness for Senator Warren. So good to get a real progressive in there.
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:45 PM
Dec 2012

And thanks to Sen Reid also.

renate

(13,776 posts)
6. that's what it was all about...
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:57 PM
Dec 2012

... until 2016, anyway! ("President Warren" and "Vice President Warren" both have a nice ring to them.)

Love her!

malthaussen

(17,209 posts)
7. Am I the only person who flinches when he sees someone given the title...
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:28 PM
Dec 2012

... "leader?" Some conventions should not be conventional.

-- Mal

Cha

(297,382 posts)
10. May Senator Elizabeth Warren be a shining example
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:53 PM
Dec 2012

to those in the Senate who could benefit mightily from her leadership.

Thanks Pro Sense~

 

Snotcicles

(9,089 posts)
19. She is right, we should thank Harry Reid. You know he took some crap over this. So
Thu Dec 13, 2012, 05:09 PM
Dec 2012

thanks.......... Harry Baby

 

nikto

(3,284 posts)
21. But the GOP doesn't like her!! Maybe we should pressure her to quit.
Thu Dec 13, 2012, 06:14 PM
Dec 2012

We did it with Rice, why not keep going and give the GOP even more, so they will like us?

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