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CaptCaribbean

(15 posts)
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:25 PM Mar 2016

Where's Elizabeth Warren?

I'm really pissed off. I would like a straight answer to the question as to why Senator Warren has not come out in support of Bernie Sanders MILES AGO. What's her political calculus? Any thoughts? Why has mainstream media not addressed this obvious elephant?

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Chasstev365

(5,191 posts)
2. Look, I'm a Bernie supporter, but Ms. Warren doesn"t have to support anyone
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:31 PM
Mar 2016

We know she agrees with most of Bernie's positions, but she still has to work with everyone in the Democratic Party. Why does she have to endorse?

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
4. She doesn't.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:33 PM
Mar 2016

But it would be nice if she would state that she won't endorse either. Various organizations and figures have said the same without repercussions.

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
3. I would simply like her to stop being coy.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:32 PM
Mar 2016

Just endorse either candidate or just come out and say that she will not formally endorse any candidate until after the primary is over.

 

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)
7. Why?
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:36 PM
Mar 2016

She's smart.

She will, but being premature could really hurt her and us if it ends up a Clinton administration.

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
12. As I said, she doesn't have to endorse either one.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 10:01 PM
Mar 2016

But by not at least stating her neutrality soon progressives are going to doubt her and her intentions. Her important work relies on the public trusting her in her reigning in of Wall Street.

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)
6. That would be her business as to why she is holding back
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:34 PM
Mar 2016

from what some of us perceive is her duty.

She will do what she will do when she feels is the right time. None may gainsay her.
As she won't succumb to Team Hillary, so she shouldn't succumb to influences from us.


do not act the stereotype, it hurts the revolution..
Patience Capt.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
8. She's playing politics and is not going to endorse someone who will likely lose.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:37 PM
Mar 2016

Besides, what would her endorsement accomplish?

TIME TO PANIC

(1,894 posts)
9. Honestly, I think people who would be influenced by such an endorsement, are already for Sanders.
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:39 PM
Mar 2016

... Fear of retribution from the Clinton machine, is the most likely reason she hasn't.

Mike Nelson

(10,285 posts)
10. When the winner cinches the nom...
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:43 PM
Mar 2016

...she will endorse. This way she looks like a winner and can be considered for a position in the cabinet, including VP.

CaptCaribbean

(15 posts)
11. Obvious
Wed Mar 2, 2016, 09:52 PM
Mar 2016

I respect everyones opinions, now tell us something we don't already know. All these knee jerk defensive responses ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH. A douche bag like Trump is ahead of all the other clowns simply because he's saying what he's for.

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libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
16. She is being political and awaiting a cabinet position...which she may achieve with
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:22 PM
Mar 2016

either Democratic Candidate. I'm disappointed, but don't think her endorsement would be effective then or now. She has a foot in both camps and will wait until nomination. That is probably the best position for her, at this point.

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