Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumWarren's interactions with candidates who have dropped out, including John Delaney
On the campaign trail, Warren goes out of her way to mention incorporating the signature policy issues of "Cory" (Booker) or "Julián" (Castro). It's a nod to the people she sees less often these days, but it's also a tactic to bolster her pitch that she can build coalitions from the constituencies of the candidates who've dropped out while also drawing a subtle contrast with front-runner Bernie Sanders' more strident brand of progressivism.
Sanders says he has little tolerance for what he sees as frivolous pleasantries. "If you have your birthday, I'm not going to call you up to congratulate you," he told The New York Times editorial board.
And while it's common for candidates to reach out to opponents who drop out and offer gracious platitudes, Warren's conversations with some former candidates have gone deeper.
Former Rep. John Delaney of Maryland sparred frequently with Warren over health care before he dropped out days before the Iowa caucuses. One debate back-and-forth between the two even got so tense that Delaney's "cause of death" on Wikipedia was changed to "Senator Elizabeth Warren." Still, when he dropped out, his phone was ringing from everyone, but memorably from Warren.
"Everyone was very nice. It was just that the call with her was quite lengthy and quite in-depth," he said. "That demonstrated to me that she has a trait that you don't always find in politicians, which is that she's not entirely self-absorbed. She actually listens."
More at https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/loneliness-elizabeth-warren-i-feel-i-m-living-movie-n1142181
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Laelth
(32,017 posts)Nothing could hide that fact from me, and I would be honored to have her serve as my president.
-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
She was not my preferred candidate, but the more I look at it she was the bravest and a true modereate. Yes, some will criticize the MFA for all stuff, but she was not flying without a plan, she had ideas. Sadly her campaign has come to an end, but she would have been a great nominee for sure.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
luvtheGWN
(1,336 posts)I haven't heard/read that.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,415 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ChiTownDenny
(747 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueMTexpat
(15,373 posts)She's raised over $14 million THIS month and $$ is STILL coming in.
If that's a campaign coming to an end, we must have different ideas about how a campaign is run.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
548 blog say < 1 in 100 chance for her now.
Time to get real.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BlueMTexpat
(15,373 posts)jump in the lake so far as I am concerned.
They've been wrong before. And they'll be wrong again.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,415 posts)"Time to get real." Reality is that most states have not weighed in yet.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
yardwork
(61,706 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Moderateguy
(945 posts)If a decent President automatically made a good President, Carter would be on Mount Rushmore
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Senator Warren listens and you hear micromanager (Jimmy Carter's claimed failing).
This is more than decency. This is how you build coalitions and get things done for all of u.s.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Laelth
(32,017 posts)But thats just me.
-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,415 posts)It ain't just you. Carter continues to work to improve other people's lives.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laelth
(32,017 posts)If there is, I am down with your project.
-Laelth
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ancianita
(36,133 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,415 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democrattotheend
(11,607 posts)Hate to say it, but it's true. It's refreshing when you meet someone who isn't.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,415 posts)Real politicians seek a compromise among multiple factions. GOPers don't do this -- they seek what their owners promote through Kochland and other dark money / propaganda systems.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Bettie
(16,126 posts)is what makes her resonate with many of us.
She's smart, she's kind, she learns from her mistakes instead of doubling down on them, she keeps going even when it looks hopeless.
She's the kind of person you don't often see in politics.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
pazzyanne
(6,557 posts)"She's smart, she's kind, she learns from her mistakes instead of doubling down on them". It is the reason that I have given her a second look with an eye to the future.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)as our most qualified candidate. I've received my AZ mail in ballot, all 18 named candidates. What a way to split a Democratic ticket. imo.
My ballot is on hold pending the outcome of primaries before the deadline. Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg are not a "natural" fit for this progressive. The only thing for certain today is, I will vote for the person who wins the primaries and the nomination of the party.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Tweedy
(628 posts)Good grief!
Absolutely agree, otherwise. Elizabeth Warren is the right person for this job right now.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MoonlitKnight
(1,584 posts)I will do so once we get our turn in Florida.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BlueMTexpat
(15,373 posts)Just another of the thousands of reasons why I support Elizabeth Warren!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Karadeniz
(22,572 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MadLinguist
(790 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided