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2016 Postmortem

Chan790

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23. No...as a former VA resident, I can tell you Tim Kaine is in no way a "progressive reformer"...

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #22)

Tue Jul 12, 2016, 07:35 AM

Jul 2016

he's a proud center-right Democrat who has treated progressives like the true enemy for more than 20 years.

I don't need to tuck away the emotional energy...we need to be vocal that he's not an acceptable choice and no matter how much Hillary wants him (if she wants him), that he needs to be dismissed from consideration. It's a dealbreaker for me and it should be for any Democrat that doesn't want to see the party move to the right, regardless who they supported in the primaries.

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Who do you think Hillary will pick for VP [View all] LynneSin Jul 2016 OP

Tom Perez. Mass Jul 2016 #1

I've been moving into the Perez camp the past few days. nemo137 Jul 2016 #4

This is where my brain is right now OldHippieChick Jul 2016 #16

I had Kaine, but am going with Booker now. The guy can excite voters. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #2

We have a mayor candidate here in Wilmington DE who use to work for Booker LynneSin Jul 2016 #3

Booker excites bankers and Wall street and KILLS teacher vote AntiBank Jul 2016 #5

I'm also in the Perez camp for now but I'm wondering if we have a dark horse selection coming. LonePirate Jul 2016 #6

This poll should be "Who do YOU want for VP?" Hortensis Jul 2016 #7

Honestly... Chan790 Jul 2016 #20

Well, Chan790, I want Warren because she is a very Hortensis Jul 2016 #22

No...as a former VA resident, I can tell you Tim Kaine is in no way a "progressive reformer"... Chan790 Jul 2016 #23

Well, you go to it. I think you and I using two Hortensis Jul 2016 #24

I'm hoping for Perez or Warren Lisa D Jul 2016 #8

Castro, Booker, O'Malley. Nt NCTraveler Jul 2016 #9

You know there has already been a short list published. BainsBane Jul 2016 #10

I've seen them all LynneSin Jul 2016 #25

Passing rock Jul 2016 #11

I don't mind being surprised but, I'm hoping it's Tom Perez DonViejo Jul 2016 #12

I like Booker and Warren. Castro doesnt have enough of a record to really know where he stands Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #13

I voted other jcgoldie Jul 2016 #14

This poll reads more like who do you WANT Hillary to pick. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #15

doesnt matter larkrake Jul 2016 #17

DWS Motown_Johnny Jul 2016 #18

Wendy Davis? Really? VPOTUS? Not a serious list. No Perez? Please. nt TeamPooka Jul 2016 #19

I would like her to pick Xavier Becerra. But I am thinking she will pick Tom Vilsack. (eom) StevieM Jul 2016 #21

Passing DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #26

FORMER Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown??? Night Watchman Jul 2016 #27

John Lewis. Dustlawyer Jul 2016 #28