Elizabeth Warren Heads to Iowa

[eridani]

Elizabeth Warren Heads to Iowa

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Warren is very popular with the party's liberal wing, said Dianne Bystrom, director of the Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University. That's important, because liberals make up "a significant portion of Iowa Democrats who participate in the caucuses," Bystrom said. "Thus, if she decides to run for president in 2016, Senator Warren may siphon votes from Hillary Clinton or other Democrats."

However, Warren seems to be focused for now "on electing Democrats to the U.S. Senate on her economic populist platform of taking on Wall Street, expanding Social Security benefits and reducing student loan debt," Bystrom said. "If she does not run for president in 2016, her endorsement of another candidate will be important to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party in Iowa and nationally."

A former Harvard law professor, Warren's message has largely focused on economic inequality and consumer protection.

In an email to supporters, Warren said she would campaign on Braley's behalf because he "shares our values" to help working families.

But whether her support will help Braley win in a crucial race that could determine which party controls the Senate is a long shot, UNI's Larimer said.

[Kath1]

1. I am so glad we have her!

I think she is making more sense than almost anyone else out there on a national level. I like what she says and how she says it.

[djean111]

2. Interesting, how liberals are now just a "wing" in the Dem party.

The "Left" used to BE the Democratic party, now it is an inconvenient stepchild.