2016 Postmortem

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The VP pick is not there to make people have happy dances and go "Oh GOODY GOODY!!" [View all] RBInMaine Jul 2016 OP

vp pick nancydrew12345 Jul 2016 #1

Welcome to DU PatSeg Jul 2016 #10

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #25

I would suggest the primaries indicate you are in the minority opinion ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2016 #12

+1 sarae Jul 2016 #27

NancyDrew's privileges are already revoked. Hortensis Jul 2016 #100

We need a well qualified serious VP pick, not happy dance let's play play play time. RBInMaine Jul 2016 #150

then they need to read a history book or two dsc Jul 2016 #18

You have to admit, Quayle was always good for a laugh Motley13 Jul 2016 #121

I wouldn't go that far RonniePudding Jul 2016 #23

Please do not use "most people" interchangeably with "I." okasha Jul 2016 #24

"Most people" don't get to pick the VP. The winner picks their own VP. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #141

I don't think anyone wants to go goody goody... kwolf68 Jul 2016 #2

I agree about Vilsack PatSeg Jul 2016 #11

Your attempt to turn others opinons and words into something they are not won't work. farmboy Jul 2016 #3

I have say larkrake Jul 2016 #112

.+1 840high Jul 2016 #128

Should be Vilsack, he comes off as honest and trustworthy mr_liberal Jul 2016 #4

Like Bill was Secretary of Explaining Things? vegetarian x Jul 2016 #8

Bill's job will be economics advisor. nm mr_liberal Jul 2016 #15

this is frightening larkrake Jul 2016 #114

That makes me pee my pants. 840high Jul 2016 #129

What? PatSeg Jul 2016 #13

You do what you have to to win, nothing else matters. nm mr_liberal Jul 2016 #14

I trust Hillary PatSeg Jul 2016 #17

You need to get out of the echo chamber. She needs more than just the far left to win. nm mr_liberal Jul 2016 #20

She needs a better running mate PatSeg Jul 2016 #21

How you govern, winds up mattering. villager Jul 2016 #78

Preach it. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #99

.that^ 840high Jul 2016 #130

lulz Rex Jul 2016 #5

Clinton/Warren 2016 JaneyVee Jul 2016 #6

I would probably be enough of a contrarian to question the wisdom... Orsino Jul 2016 #148

I agree with you! I trust the nominee to choose her running mate! Her Sister Jul 2016 #7

The VP should have political talent. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #9

Vilsack. The guy that ran Shirley Sherrod out of D.C. on a rail. bullwinkle428 Jul 2016 #16

Based on commentary from Andrew Brietbart .......who Sherrod later sued ...yep that Vilsack Person 2713 Jul 2016 #55

We won't forget. nt Qutzupalotl Jul 2016 #153

It's not about having someone who disagrees with the party platform either! hamsterjill Jul 2016 #19

I didn't realize that Kaine was anti-choice PatSeg Jul 2016 #22

He's not. Arkana Jul 2016 #36

Okay PatSeg Jul 2016 #53

this is blatently incorrect. drray23 Jul 2016 #28

Kaine is pro-choice. NYC Liberal Jul 2016 #32

Excellent Post! liberal N proud Jul 2016 #26

We really need to remember that the rest of the world is a sexist mess. I would love to Squinch Jul 2016 #29

Squinch, did you see thread on Kaine lobbying for bank deregulation? yurbud Jul 2016 #80

Am I for deregulation? No.Do I think she will choose Kaine? No. Do I care what you wonder about? No. Squinch Jul 2016 #85

your persuasive powers are daunting yurbud Jul 2016 #87

And did you think your accusation that I am not a true Democrat was persuasive? Because it wasn't. Squinch Jul 2016 #90

The VP pick needs to balance the head of the ticket's -- Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2016 #30

VP candidates in modern history do not help with carrying states. NYC Liberal Jul 2016 #33

Joe Liberman -- Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2016 #58

Clinton/Becerra lunamagica Jul 2016 #31

If it's not Warren NewJeffCT Jul 2016 #43

the only one not 3rd way larkrake Jul 2016 #107

Thank you BainsBane Jul 2016 #34

No, it is not only if the person is ready to govern. It is how they will govern. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #91

And that isn't determined BainsBane Jul 2016 #131

This message was self-deleted by its author Chan790 Jul 2016 #35

...John Edwards? Arkana Jul 2016 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Chan790 Jul 2016 #38

In what way is Kaine a "nanny-stater"? Arkana Jul 2016 #39

That sums it up for me OriginalGeek Jul 2016 #41

Some people aren't going to be happy no matter who she picks. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2016 #64

and some people aren't going to be happy unless they can continue to fight the primaries. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #67

We agree then! Lil Missy Jul 2016 #139

Of course she can. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #143

"Excitement" is becoming a red-flag for concern-trolling to me LanternWaste Jul 2016 #40

concern trolling DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #49

I'm confident you'll continue defending flash and style.. LanternWaste Jul 2016 #144

flash and style DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #151

Yes and I bet they are not excited about Hillary either treestar Jul 2016 #52

I don't trust anyone who is excited, ever, about anything Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #56

Yes. Thank you. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #72

I'd like to feel enthusiastic about the VP choice... Expecting Rain Jul 2016 #42

Another day another slam at Warren jcgoldie Jul 2016 #44

Exactly. That's the same type of thinking that resulted in Sarah Palin being chosen. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #45

You are really comparing Elizabeth Warren to Sarah Palin? Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #60

Oh, Warren! :-P NurseJackie Jul 2016 #61

I don't think HRC needs a game changer or a hail mary. But Elizabeth Warren is very competent Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #62

What makes you believe I'm comparing EW to SP? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #63

To say "That's the same type of thinking that resulted in Sarah Palin being chosen" Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #66

Look closely, Warren... Neither the OP, nor I mentioned EW at all. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #68

Name me some of these other exciting possibilities from Hillary's shortlist. chascarrillo Jul 2016 #69

Exciting is in the eye of the beholder. Have you not seen the other posts ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #71

Right right right. Pull my other leg. chascarrillo Jul 2016 #73

Okay ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #75

And some people only found excitement by picking fights with fellow DU members during the primaries. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #83

I know ... weird, huh? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #93

No. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #96

Predictable in more ways than one. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #106

That's deep, man. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #109

yes, who would take offense at this well crafted, friendly and rationally written OP? Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #82

I guess it's true that people who are very emotional about certain topics ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #97

Benign comment? This OP? Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #98

Perhaps it was was to arouse an emotional response from those with the same maturity. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #104

In other words, "designed to piss off people who are on our side" Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #110

No, I said what I meant. Your translation is wrong. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #118

Actually, what's happening here is pretty obvious. But, I guess everyone needs hobbies. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #120

If you were so sure it was bait, why did you take it? (Too irresistible, eh?) NurseJackie Jul 2016 #122

because believe it or not, I actually want unity and I'm sick of the childish bullshit. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #123

I know what you mean. But your methods appear to be making things worse. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #124

I agree with the second part of your post, I think your first is wildly off base. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #125

I didn't write the op ... There's nothing for me to admit. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #126

perhaps "acknowledged" would be a better word. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #127

I'd use similar adjectives to describe the usefulness of posts from people who ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #132

Any thread written with the nasty, condescending, deliberately insulting 'tude this one is Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #137

way to win people DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #46

The VP is not there to be a bitter pill of corporatism. Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #47

I want to do that lillypaddle Jul 2016 #48

One last thing DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #50

Gee, thanks. I needed a spanking and humiliation. nolabear Jul 2016 #51

Wow, condescend much? Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #54

The best was to convince someone... Expecting Rain Jul 2016 #57

+1 (NT) Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #88

Mansplain some more as to why E. Warren is the choice of unserious, happy dancy Disneyland people. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #59

Good queation. I waiting to hear this answer too.... AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #89

Agree 100%. I'm just glad she doesn't get her advice from DU. n/t Lil Missy Jul 2016 #65

I'll drink to that! Amen! ... NurseJackie Jul 2016 #92

No that's the candidate's job and she is not getting it done, but the right VP could. krawhitham Jul 2016 #70

She excites and motivates me. Are you dissatisfied with Hillary for some specific reason? NurseJackie Jul 2016 #74

duh larkrake Jul 2016 #116

Just goes to show... it's impossible to please everyone. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #119

people are childish for wanting their actual policy views represented? yurbud Jul 2016 #76

Well, if they are not the OP's views, they are "childish." And get the hell off his lawn, btw! nt villager Jul 2016 #79

Kaine and Vilsack are both very qualified to carry corporate water yurbud Jul 2016 #77

very true larkrake Jul 2016 #108

So you think you know more about this than anyone here? Wow. nt Logical Jul 2016 #81

Why is it DLC apologists think being abusive is going to win people over? yurbud Jul 2016 #84

Personality? Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #95

She could pick ron reagan to be her vice president.. dubyadiprecession Jul 2016 #86

Pssst...it kinda goes without say that ANYONE being vetted for VP will be amply qualified AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #94

That does mean the voting public will necessarily agree. avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #102

Not sure what you are asking. She will pick someone competent to be Prez if need be. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #133

in that case she will pick 3rd way and lose alot of dems who really believe she is listening larkrake Jul 2016 #117

Oh my heavens no! Let it go. We are out of the primaries. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #134

I am talking the general larkrake Jul 2016 #136

Hillary will never be "progressive" enough for some folks. No matter what she does. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #145

Please try to be a little more condescending. Vattel Jul 2016 #101

It's a "well crafted OP" because it "got a reaction", tee-hee! Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #115

Surprised it didn't get hidden zipplewrath Jul 2016 #146

Sure, and nobody is "ready" who is Progressive I suppose. highprincipleswork Jul 2016 #103

I trust Hillary. Whoever she picks will be the best person for the job. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #111

Kaine says he wants to de-regulate banks. I would rather have a happy dancer thank you larkrake Jul 2016 #105

When my dog takes a big smelly dump, it is very proud of itself. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #113

Elizabeth Warren is ready to be president too. LaydeeBug Jul 2016 #135

A lot of the people you are dissing in that OP are Clinton supporters. Ken Burch Jul 2016 #138

She won the Primary. Whomever she picks is fine with me. Lil Missy Jul 2016 #140

Me too. Rex Jul 2016 #142

Palin mattered... Orsino Jul 2016 #147

We need a candidate that will UNITE our party, not divide. B Calm Jul 2016 #149

I KNOW this..but ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #152

can i say lieberfuckenputz? pansypoo53219 Jul 2016 #154