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In reply to the discussion: Elizabeth Warren To Jon Stewart: Every Law Protects ‘The Tender Fannies Of The Rich And Powerful’ [View all]Chemisse
(30,845 posts)33. Running for president is a horrendous undertaking.
And requires a large ego, extreme desire to win, and a very tough protective exterior.
Not many of us qualify.
In addition, it's unlikely that anyone who speaks up against money in politics, will actually GET money to drive their campaign, thus all but insuring a loss.
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Elizabeth Warren To Jon Stewart: Every Law Protects ‘The Tender Fannies Of The Rich And Powerful’ [View all]
WillyT
Apr 2015
OP
It's a good thing people encouraged her to run for Senate rather than take your "advice" nt
Dragonfli
Apr 2015
#25
How many times do I have to say this: a very good source that would know
QuestionAlways
Apr 2015
#26
Why does the idea of the tradition of drafting a candidate upset you so much?
Dragonfli
Apr 2015
#28
When was the last time a candidate for President was successfully drafted?
QuestionAlways
Apr 2015
#36
K & R. Thanks for posting. Warren really tells it like it is, the parasitic bonding of our
appalachiablue
Apr 2015
#3
That's what laws are for--to protect the rich and powerful. That's also what armies and police
valerief
Apr 2015
#7
Fresh eyes, fresh voice... Run, Elizabeth, RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Left coast liberal
Apr 2015
#19