What do you think of a Bernie Sanders/Alan Grayson ticket for 2016?

[Ghost in the Machine]

I usually stay out of the candidate fray, but found myself rooting for Dennis Kucinich before and during the '08 Primaries, even though he was anti-handgun and I'm a gun owner. I'm NOT just a "one issue voter", I look at ALL of the qualities. I was also a John Edwards supporter until he shot himself in the dick... so to speak. Neither Clinton nor Obama were my first choice, but I voted for Obama in the General Election because he was the Democratic Nominee.

I'm finding myself *really* fired up over Bernie Sanders! I love his message and like the way he comes across... you can tell he is genuine, aka "The Real Deal" or "WYSIWYG". As for Alan Grayson, I just like his swagger and attitude. He's another "WYSIWYG" type and won't take shit from anyone. **ETA** I have been saying that the Dems need to engage in some "smash-mouth politics" ever since the swiftboating of John Kerry, and I think Grayson is the man for that job.

That being said, I won't be responding to many, if any, replies to this poll as I don't feel a need to do so just to build up my post count. If someone directs a personal response to me, then yeah, I'll answer out of courtesy but my goal is just to see how people feel about this ticket.

Peace,

Ghost

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	Yes, I would vote for them in a heartbeat and think they could win
	3 (25%)
	I would vote for them, but don't think they could win
	2 (17%)
	No, I wouldn't vote for them
	0 (0%)
	Are you nuts???
	7 (58%)
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[yeoman6987]

1. I am not sure Grayson is the right VP

I don't think non involved Americans will like him. Just my opinion.

[Puzzledtraveller]

23. My sentiment exactly

[Renew Deal]

3. Alan Grayson thinks he is Bernie Sanders

But in reality Grayson is the opposite.

[guillaumeb]

4. I like Grayson. A straight talker. eom

[peecoolyour]

5. How about Marcia Fudge? nt

[Ghost in the Machine]

11. I had never heard of her before & had to look her up. I think she would be a viable candidate. Link:

Thanks for pointing her out!

http://fudge.house.gov/biography1/

Peace,

Ghost

[PADemD]

6. I'd like to see Sanders/DiBlasio

[Douglas Carpenter]

7. how about trees that grow candy and ponies for everyone?

l am all for Bernie. But let's try to stay within the world of reality.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Not Grayson! I agree with most of what he says, but

he's a loose cannon who seems to be kind of a bully. I like my politicians to have spines, but his spine seems to be connected to a huge asshole. His divorce has been as ugly as anything from the Jerry Springer show, and sure didn't cast him in a very good light. Like his politics, don't like him.

[darkangel218]

10. +1

[Ghost in the Machine]

17. " His divorce has been as ugly as anything from the Jerry Springer show..." His personal life should

not affect his political actions. Look at Bill Clinton! Not a slam against him though, he was a bad husband, but a great POTUS.

It's like I told someone else the other night. I know quite a few people from NY & NJ and they have a "fuck you, and if you don't like it, fuck you even harder" attitude. As a Native Floridian, I also see that quality in him from there, too, and I like it.

To each his own, though. I like to see the different opinions and just had my eyes opened upthread about someone I had never heard of. Thanks for your input.

Peace,

Ghost

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

18. Generally speaking, I agree that one's personal difficulties

should not be a factor in their political life. However, Grayson's divorce has been so nasty and so public that it would be a real liability in an election. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/16/alan-grayson-divorce_n_5999804.html

[TM99]

9. I like Grayson but I don't think he is VP

material. He is too outspoken and likes the limelight too much.

I would be more interested in Barbara Lee, Nydia Velázquez, or Raúl Grijalva.

[closeupready]

14. Nydia is wonderful! I'd vote for Sanders/Velazquez

in a heartbeat.

[Kalidurga]

12. Not Grayson

I would love to vote for Bernie. But, I won't love voting for Bernie/Grayson. I would be okay with O'Malley. But, I think Bernie has someone else in mind and no I don't know who.

[closeupready]

13. I think Grayson is terrific, but his lack of self-censorship

would make him weaken the ticket, not strengthen it. The baggage he'd bring would be a distraction, sadly.

[Hobo]

15. Here is what I think

Hobo

[NightWatcher]

16. Mr Imma-Hide-my-money-offshore

And be an asshole during a nasty divorce in public???

[immoderate]

19. I like Grayson, but not for this.

How about Barbara Lee?



--imm

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

21. Or Julian Castro?

[lonestarnot]

43. I love Barbara Lee!

She sends me lots of email.

[MADem]

20. Grayson could lose his own seat to the right challenger.

His life is a mess; he's dating a lobbyist...not a good look.

[trueblue2007]

22. Why can't the VP be a woman ????????????????????

[Ghost in the Machine]

24. Who says one *can't* be?? Or even President?? See my post #11 in reply about OH Rep Marcia Fudge...

I have no problem with a woman being President, or VP, and think it's past time for it to happen. I never thought I'd live to see the day when we elected an African American as President, but I did.

**THIS** is just about a ticket that I thought of and, as stated in the OP, wanted to get the opinion/feelings of others about this particular ticket. The general consensus seems to be that I am nuts, and if liking a certain politician because of his being brash/blunt with the opposing party makes me nuts then so be it. I'd rather hear short, brash and blunt than some windbag to take 20 minutes to go to hell, and I'm still lost and not clear on the directions when they are done.

Who would you suggest as woman President *AND* Vice President??

Peace,

Ghost

[Tom Rinaldo]

25. Don't burden Bernie with Grayson

There are other leftist congressional Democrats with the temperament to be in line for the Presidency.

[kenfrequed]

26. Too early to talk about VP

It is too early to talk about a VP candidate.

[Vinca]

28. Bernie would need someone a little more main streamy to win the general election.

I like Grayson, but he'd make Bernie look like the noncontroversial one on the ticket.

[Man from Pickens]

29. Grayson isn't ready for the big time

While I like Grayson a lot, let's face it - he tends to "go off" undiplomatically, and that's not a great trait to have in a national campaign.

He's an awesome back-bench bomb-thrower, but past that I am hesitant to commit.

[RKP5637]

30. I like Bernie, but at this time I'm not too sure of a VP pick. n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

31. Grayson seems to be a bit of a loose cannon

As others have noted.

[bigwillq]

32. I don't like Grayson.

I'll pass.

[krawhitham]

33. Bill de Blasio

[NCTraveler]

34. Sanders has good character and........

is more than smart enough to keep Grayson way the hell away from his campaign.

[Recursion]

35. Right. Because what Sanders needs to do is further limit his support base

Congratulations. You found the one VP pick that alienates more voters than having Sanders at the top of the ticket would in the first place. (Remember, among national Democrats, Sanders has the highest rate of "would never support" responses, at 18%.)

[Ghost in the Machine]

38. That's what differences of opinions, and being able to discuss them civilly, is all about...

You think Grayson would alienate more people, as do others who have replied, but there are many who think like me and would be fired up about it. I like his brashness and "tell it like it is" demeanor.

Remember all the big talk by Nancy Pelosi and John Conyers before the 2006 elections?? If they won the House, they were going to investigate The Chimp for war crimes and for domestic spying and impeach him. Lo and behold, the Dems took the House and the next thing you know we have Pelosi stating "impeachment is off the table". John Conyers changed his tune also, even after having to hold meetings in the basement of the Capitol building because that's the only place the repugs would allow him to do so when they were in power.

I was saying back then that the Dems needed to start playing "smash-mouth politics" after the way the repugs swiftboated Kerry. I want SOMEONE in there who isn't afraid to stand up against the status quo and not only rock the boat of the "Establishment", but to capsize the damned boat! I'm tired of hearing about "wimpy Liberals" who don't get anything done. I, personally, think Grayson is just the man to do it. YMMV...

Peace,

Ghost

[brooklynite]

36. Might be the first ticket to lose 50 States + DC...

[Nye Bevan]

37. Disagree.

I think they might have a chance in DC.

[tblue37]

39. Grayson has been melting down lately. I think he would be an embarrassment. nt

[tritsofme]

40. I think the premise could be the subject of a creative writing paper.

But little else.

[MurrayDelph]

41. I like Bernie. I like Alan.

but it would be hard-enough to get the racist "Christians" to accept one Jew in the White House.

Two would be impossible in the current climate.

[Luminous Animal]

42. BrotherIvan recommended Barbara Lee and I fully and enthusiastically concur!

[Behind the Aegis]

44. That's a conspiracy waiting to happen!