Wall Street Dems Would Love To Put Elizabeth Warren In Powerless VP Position

[GoLeft TV]

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s name is being floated as a possible Vice Presidential candidate, but doing this would be a disaster for the Senate and would strip her of all the power that she currently has. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

[w4rma]

1. I don't think that's an accurate conclusion. They don't want a progressive in position to run

for President or succeed their neoliberal choice.

[HeartoftheMidwest]

2. They DO want to "neuter her...."

....and dilute her power and voice. People who become VP tend to disappear into a visibility black hole, and rarely receive any media reporting after ( barring ceremonial appearances, or some scandal. )

[w4rma]

4. If they think that giving her the Vice Presidency will neuter her, then let them think that.

I want a progressive in line for the presidency, though.

[Renew Deal]

6. And if they pick another "progressive" the complainers will say that she could have picked someone

more progressive like Elizabeth Warren. There is no winning with some people.

[w4rma]

9. The same can be said for the neoliberals in the Democratic Party who want to help their big donors

at the expense of everyone else.

[HeartoftheMidwest]

7. Oh, Ms. Warren will be an excellent President.....

...not sure she has to be VP to do it though. I want her to have REAL power, and the ability to draft legislation, serve on committees, etc.
She can certainly run for President as a Senator.

[lewebley3]

10. I want Sherrod Brown from Ohio for VP

[w4rma]

11. Reid vetoed Brown, because Brown would give the Republicans a new Senator in Ohio.

Plus, Sen. Brown said he doesn't want the job.
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/279947-ohio-sen-sherrod-brown-not-interested-in-being-clintons

[lewebley3]

12. Al franken

[passiveporcupine]

14. This could be true

if they think they can indict Hillary. And you know they are going to try.

[ciaobaby]

3. She would be VP in name only, at least in a Clinton White House

I also thinks she knows this and would not consider - hopefully.

[Renew Deal]

5. It's a conspiracy!

[NNadir]

8. Worked great for William McKinley. Got that trouble maker Theodore Roosevelt out of the way for...

good.

In recent years, the office of VP has hardly been what it was in McKinley's time though.

Elizabeth Warren is a grown up, and she'll make clear her preference. If she decides in favor of a VP spot, if offered, I'm sure they'll be lots of announcements about conspiracies, none of which will have any more credence than the current CT theories that have come to dominate political discussion, at least among two of the three candidates for President.

And no, the CT candidate is not the woman in the lead in the Democratic race.

[passiveporcupine]

13. Can't watch this

Cannot tolerate Farron Cousins, but I do agree with the title. I think VP is a bad position for her to take. She has a lot more power where she is now. Or running for POTUS in the future.

[rtracey]

15. nope

She would not be powerless, she would be the 2nd highest leader in the country. I think she would be able to take on the bankers, healthcare, anything she wants. Although she is a good senator, as long as GOP is in control, sh has little power.

[dicksmc3]

16. No she will stay in the Senate

Elizabeth Warren knows what the hell is going on. If she is chosen as the VP she will not take it. Why?? Because in the Senate she has the ear of the Democratic Party and can lead the Senate. Bernie will also have a powerful voice once he's beaten cause we all know Hillary is the candidate unless by some hook or crook she's indicted over those e-mails. Warren is the perfect candidate for 2020. She would be a GREAT President!! Her progressive ideas would elevate the country and make the government serve the people. A better selection for Hillary might be Sherrod Brown of Ohio. He's a true Progressive and would serve well with Hillary. I hate to think of another VP like Biden. Joe's a good guy but, I know he couldn't lead the country. Sherrod Brown could if the case came about.

[markpkessinger]

17. Then again . . .

. . . the robber barons of the gilded age thought they were defanging Teddy Roosevelt when they made him VP -- and we all know how that turned out for them!