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In reply to the discussion: Elizabeth Warren, Not Hillary Clinton, Should Be the Next President of the United States [View all]TiredOfNo
(52 posts)As appealing as she seems, Elizabeth Warren in not tough enough. In order to get things done in Washington a President must have connections, influential friends and wealthy benefactors. Otherwise, he or she will be no more effective than Mr. Obama has been.
Don't get me wrong. I like her and I think she would try to do the right things as has Mr. Obama, but in the current Washington environment she would be eaten alive just as Mr. Obama has. It is not the good ideas or intentions that win the battles, it is the tough action and the confidence and willingness to butt heads with opponents. What we need is another Lyndon Johnson. He was scary and mean and the Republicans (and Democrats) were afraid of him (figuratively and literally.) The closest thing we have to him is Hillary Clinton. You have to admit, she is scary and I believe the Republicans are so afraid of her because they know she will not be pushed around.
Elizabeth Warren is much more valuable to Democrats in the Senate. Maybe one day she can rise to the same level of statesman as Ted Kennedy.