Elizabeth Warren Sinks Clinton's Hopes for Endorsement

[n2doc]

Liam Miller

In a speech before the Senate Thursday, on the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, Elizabeth Warren made clear - for those with ears to hear - that she will not endorse Hillary Clinton.

If you have observed how closely Warren's and Bernie Sanders' messages line up, it is hard to imagine that she would endorse Clinton over him, anyway. Even so, the question has remained. But now, were there any question about whether or not Clinton is truly a Progressive, Elizabeth Warren - with her extraordinary, precise eye for the heart of an issue, and her unsurpassed clarity of expression - has answered it.

The first ten minutes of Warren's speech address corruption in campaign finance, and the impact of Citizens United. She lists seven steps we could take right now, including six actions - bills before Congress, executive action, and powers already within the purview of the FEC and the SEC; and the seventh, a Constitutional Amendment to restore federal and state authority to regulate campaign contributions.

Warren is eloquent, moving, and on topic as always. Right at the end, however, she changes gears. I almost missed it; what she had said up to that point was so compelling that my mind was ringing. It was only on the second listen that I caught them: three sentences that leapt from the specific (campaign finance reform) to the general (Progressivism itself):

A new presidential election is upon us. The first votes will be cast in Iowa in just eleven days. Anyone who shrugs and claims that change is just too hard has crawled into bed with the billionaires who want to run this country like some private club.

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[floriduck]

1. I posted the video on Thursday to this. Check it out.

[n2doc]

2. Thanks! n/t

[floriduck]

3. Happy to help.

Warren did an awesome job and I agree there is no way she would endorse Hillary after listening to her.

[TTUBatfan2008]

22. Warren should have run...

Then we would not have the gender politics going on in this primary. It would be strictly a policy fight. Money in politics is a huge problem. Bernie and Elizabeth are 100% against it and we need more people who share their principles.

[pangaia]

14. WOW.. even just the first 44 seconds !!

One can hear what is coming...

[Brother_Love]

24. Excellent.

[cantbeserious]

4. Thank You For Sharing

eom

[Spitfire of ATJ]

5. Obviously a self-hating woman.

[Boomer]

6. I want her for president so much

2020 pretty please?

[Utopian Leftist]

11. I think you likely mean 2024

since the next President will hopefully be a two-term Democrat.

And I agree, Elizabeth Warren would make an exciting President!

[Boomer]

16. I'm not entirely math impaired

I did indeed mean 2020. If Sanders wins, I think a 4-year term may be exhausting enough for him. And if HRC wins... I still want Warren in 2020.

[Brother_Love]

25. "the next President will hopefully be a two-term Democrat" or a one term Rump?

[sorechasm]

7. Is there any other way to read this speech?

Other than it being the anniversary CU, why now would she make this speech that is so supportive of the platform promoted by Bernie Sanders?

[TIME TO PANIC]

8. K & R !

[Akicita]

9. If only she would team up now with Bernie as VP. They would be unstoppable.

I guess I can dream.

[WillyT]

10. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

[elljay]

12. Yay!

K&R fee sure!

[wilsonbooks]

13. I caught that at the time.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128099922

[wolfie001]

15. This is good! Go Bernie! nt

[rhett o rick]

17. Sad that those supporting HRC are embracing Citizens United. nm

[Brother_Love]

26. Anything to win the game ...right?

Too bad it is a game to some, rather immature and lacking true concern for the health of the USA.

[riversedge]

27. You are kicking a post almost 2 months old !! Welcome to the US!

[Brother_Love]

28. Sorry. I didn't look for the date.

[rhett o rick]

30. And you choose the Wealthy over those among us that are suffering. Do you think they will

like you?

[Gregorian]

18. Call me cynical, but if she now endorsed Hilllary, those talking points would become hers.

It wouldn't be true, based on her past, but she could embrace them by association.

That was my fear as I heard what she said. However, it's pretty unlikely.

[n2doc]

19. I'm not too worried about that

HRC seems to have decided that We The People can't have such things, it is just 'impossible'. The best we can do is a 'stern talking to' .

[Stand and Fight]

20. Wow... I've been struggling over whom to support in the primary....

I've been struggling over whom to support in the primary, but I deeply respect Elizabeth Warren for her consistency over the years. That said, I have been more than a little turned off by the immaturity and rudeness of many Bernie Sanders supporters on this board. Nonetheless, having spoken with his campaign staff here in Nevada, looked very closely at him, I am definitely leaning towards Senator Sanders. Especially with what Senator Warren clearly intimated in the quote from the original post. I'm not at all confident that Clinton will do anything to promote progressive policies, but I am very certain that Bernie Sanders means what he says and will get things done.

[Babel_17]

29. I admire your approach

Be true to yourself, and I'll respect your choice even if you vote against my pick.

[Stand and Fight]

32. Thank you.

Given my signature, I clearly decided to go with Hillary. It was a very lengthy process, but I can understand why someone would support Senator Sanders. Regardless of how things turn out, I will support whomever ends up being the nominee, because I won't risk this country being put in the hands of a fascist demagogue like Trump.

[liberalnarb]

35. Your avatar and sig line contradict each other (n/t)

[Stand and Fight]

36. Did you not notice that the post you're replying to is from January and it's nearly June?

Clearly rather than trying to focus on snark, you should focus on the details.

[mainstreetonce]

21. Is this accurately attributed to Sen. Warren ?

The next president can honor the simple notion that nobody is above the law, but it will happen only if voters demand it.

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 29, 2016

I saw this on another board and wonder if you would know if this really came from Warren.

Thanks

[terrencebone]

23. Note also Warren's Jan 29 NY Times op-ed

Reference http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/29/opinion/elizabeth-warren-one-way-to-rebuild-our-institutions.html

After detailing the failures of some executive branch agencies to hold corporations accountable, she delivers a similar message.

Each of these government divisions is headed by someone nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The lesson is clear: Personnel is policy.

Legislative agendas matter, but voters should also ask which presidential candidates they trust with the extraordinary power to choose who will fight on the front lines to enforce the laws. The next president can rebuild faith in our institutions by honoring the simple notion that nobody is above the law, but it will happen only if voters demand it.

Draw your own conclusions!

[quickesst]

31. More recent

Here's what she said in an interview three days ago.



Sen. Elizabeth Warren Still Won’t Endorse Sanders Or Clinton
March 17, 2016 8:43 AM
BOSTON (CBS) — In a tense interview on CBS This Morning Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren again refused to endorse a candidate in the Democratic primary race, only saying that she’s glad both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are “out talking about the issues.”

CBS This Morning host Norah O’Donnell noted that all of Warren’s fellow female Democratic senators had endorsed Hillary Clinton as the party’s presidential nominee, and asked Warren if she would endorse a candidate before the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.

“I don’t have a timeline for this,” said Warren, instead saying she was just proud that both Clinton and Sanders have been talking about issues of education and wealth inequality.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/03/17/elizabeth-warren-interview-refuses-endorse-bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton/

On edit: January?

[farleftlib]

33. I don't think she'll endorse anybody until it's official

And I think that's the right thing to do, I wish a lot of other Dems would have followed her lead on this. Although in my heart I believe she's very pro-Sanders.

[quickesst]

34. I think it's a smart move......

... And I believe she's pro-Democrat, and will support the Democratic nominee.

[eastwestdem]

37. Very smart move. She keeps the Sanders supporters as allies all the way through the primary. nt