Sen Warren says "I'm not running for president." And, it's true, she isn't. But...

[ChisolmTrailDem]

It is common for potential candidates, at this point in the game, to deny they're running, as the above video from CNN points out. Now, watch the following video from Schmoe this morning...

First she is asked "Are you going to run for president?", to which she replies "I'm not running for president." Fine, though she did not answer the question she was asked. And, I take her at her word, literally. Right now, she is not running for president. She is being the U.S. Senator from Massachusettes. She's doing her job that she has right now.

But then, she is asked: "Do you think Hillary Clinton would make a good president?" Her response: "I think Hillary Clinton is terrific. We've got to stay focused on these issues, right now." Totally avoids answering the question and brings us back to RIGHT NOW.

Now, most of you (even those who don't want to see Hillary challenged) know how these things work.

Bookmark this: Elizabeth Warren will be in the presidential debates for the 2016 presidential election. If not, I'll eat ... a plate of strawberries covered in whipped cream. Ew! I will submit, however, that her running may be contingent on what Hillary does.

EDITED TO ADD: May as well go ahead (if you can stomach it) and have a look at thise morning Schmoe segment:
http://on.msnbc.com/1mz9HTj Start the video at 3:36 to see the relevant portion.

[CBGLuthier]

1. Only the True Messiah will deny he is the Messiah

Or something to that effect

[immoderate]

2. In common parlance: "She left the door open."

See, I know how to read these things.

--imm

[Autumn]

3. That raised my eyebrows.

she is asked: "Do you think Hillary Clinton would make a good president?" Her response: "I think Hillary Clinton is terrific. We've got to stay focused on these issues, right now."

"Do you think Hillary Clinton would make a good president?" The answer was Hillary is terrific, and I agree, I also think Hillary is a terrific person. I've talked to her, she is an awesome person.

Elizabeth did not answer the question. Got that? Hillary is a terrific person. Not... Hillary will make a good President.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

4. Yep. Thank you. nt

[Autumn]

5. Please cross post anything about Elizabeth in the Group.

It's nice to have everything about her in one place. Thanks for posting.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

6. Will do that right now... Thanks! nt