Warren outlines differences with Biden

[IDemo]

Washington (CNN)Sen. Elizabeth Warren's meeting with Vice President Joe Biden last summer helped fuel speculation that Biden would enter the 2016 race -- but the Massachusetts senator told CNN's Jake Tapper that the two Democrats have disagreed very sharply in the past.

"Oh, yes we have," Warren said in an interview at the Washington Ideas Forum that aired Sunday on "State of the Union." "You bet."

The two have battled over a 2005 bill that made it more difficult for individuals to file for bankruptcy. Biden backed the legislation, while Warren, then a Harvard professor who was advising the National Bankruptcy Review Commission, testified against the bill, which ultimately passed.

"Sen. Biden was on one side of that fight and I was on the other," Warren said. "And you better believe I didn't hold back."

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/04/politics/elizabeth-warren-joe-biden-2016-campaign/index.html

[djean111]

1. Not that I am not happy to see Warren reiterate and emphasize that she is not on

the same side as Biden, when it comes to financial matters, but why is this news at this point in time?

[beam me up scottie]

2. Because Biden may announce this week?

Just guessing, I'm not sure.

[djean111]

3. I am considering that - but why all the pains to bring up his abysmal record on

financials and incarceration and such? Seems odd, after having seen those ill-fated Biden/Warren trial balloons being shot down. Wonder if the DNC is happy or pissed about all of this. I think Bernie already fucked the original plan to have him be a little popular, but disappear in the polls, and hand his supporters to Hillary. I get the impression bernie was not even supposed to make it to the debates.

[beam me up scottie]

4. I think you're right.

I get the impression bernie was not even supposed to make it to the debates.

I wonder what's really going on behind the scenes, I'm sure it's fascinating.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Biden is gonna be a spoiler for some Bernie votes,

There are people who simply will not vote for Hillary, thus would vote for Bernie.
but Joe is more likeable, and might get those votes.
Sadly, as Warren points out, he is not on the side of reform.

[Sisterwife15]

6. Ugh no

Biden, just leave on an upnote.