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In reply to the discussion: Just for fun: what VP would Warren need to have to run? [View all]appalachiablue
(43,549 posts)news a lot more lately. Tremendous talent, huge blunder for Dems, he was too much a threat some say. In person he comes across as serious, confident and very capable in a leadership role. Two from NE doesn't bother me cuz the choices are so slim. Look at Jeb and Rubio now, both from FL. The county's a mess.
Much respect for Brown, so bright, likeable and his progressive style would be my choice, if we had a more aware population of voters. And with him and Warren there would be two non-centrist 'leftists'. Brown doesn't come across as very confident sometimes, and I don't mean slick as in Bill. C. But I know he is clear, and on the right side of issues. Could he withstand attacks, debates and sharks on the right I wonder. I think Dean and Webb definitely could.
Seems Warren would need a 'manly' type to strengthen concerns about the first woman and for dealing with serious foreign affairs we now face, where she's weak. Some have suggested Julian Castro, smart move not to let GOP get the jump on large, Hispanic vote. But don't know if he's powerful or mature enough yet. (But we had VP Dan Quale!) He's a definite for the near future.
Webb is strong on defense, military, brainpower, supports prison reform and vets, has all-American quality. Also might bring in white males obviously; was a Repub. years ago too for what that's worth, and so was Warren. His reputation as a maverick subsided after he became a VA Senator in 2006. But then he left, didn't run again-not good, disappointing, though he reappeared pulling hard for Obama in 2012 in Va Beach. Met him at a law school conference on LE, Crim. Justice. He's impressive, very intelligent, leadership experience like Dean.
Webb, Dean, Brown could contribute more in some way or position, cabinet level maybe. Dems. are very sparse, need all they can get. I find this concerning, the lack of national leaders now, with much of the old guard fading-Kennedy, Leahy though still there, others. That may be just me.
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