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RiverLover

(7,830 posts)
Wed Apr 1, 2015, 08:44 PM Apr 2015

Elizabeth Warren has an interesting way of dealing with questions about Hillary Clinton

Elizabeth Warren has an interesting way of dealing with questions about Hillary Clinton



Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) doesn't seem all that ready for Hillary.

...Warren seems to have adopted a set talking point for questions about the contrast between her and Clinton. Recently, Warren has responded to this idea by attempting to take the focus off her and Clinton and noting she wants all politicians to advocate aggressively to address income inequality and problems in the financial industry. This strategy shows Warren isn't currently interested in launching direct attacks on Clinton. However, as of now, she's clearly not giving Clinton a ringing endorsement either.

In an interview on "Morning Joe" Wednesday Warren was pressed for her thoughts on the idea Clinton hasn't focused on advocating for the middle class against major financial interests. Warren said people "need to see" what Clinton plans to do. She also stressed she's not just pushing Clinton on issues like regulating banks and decreasing interest rates on student loans and wants "everybody" in politics to take up these causes.

"She hasn't declared yet, she hasn't laid out what she's going to run on and I think that's what we need to see," Warren said of Clinton, adding, "But I want to be clear, I think this is what everybody should be talking about. Democrat or Republican."

When asked if she would urge Clinton to distance herself from Wall Street and champion Warren's pet cause to lessen the student loan burden, Warren replied, "You bet." However, she quickly returned to stressing this is something she is pushing everyone in politics to focus on and not just Clinton.

"I'm going to push everybody," Warren said. "Do I not look like I’m gonna push?"...

http://www.businessinsider.com/elizabeth-warrens-hillary-clinton-talking-point-2015-4


Tough & ethical & smart. Really smart. Gotta love her!!


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Elizabeth Warren has an interesting way of dealing with questions about Hillary Clinton (Original Post) RiverLover Apr 2015 OP
Gotta love her! NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #1
what a bizarre idea! guillaumeb Apr 2015 #2
She was evasive on Maddow too marym625 Apr 2015 #3
this word smithing continues to not impress me ALBliberal Apr 2015 #4
Really? You swung to 100% Clinton because Sen Warren speaks like a politician? rhett o rick Apr 2015 #5
as I stated I liked them both but this ALBliberal Apr 2015 #6

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
2. what a bizarre idea!
Wed Apr 1, 2015, 08:56 PM
Apr 2015

rather than rush to a judgment actually wait for information and THEN decide?

Warren sounds better and better.

ALBliberal

(2,845 posts)
4. this word smithing continues to not impress me
Thu Apr 2, 2015, 12:06 AM
Apr 2015

You don't want to support Hillary Liz? Say it. Just freaking say it. I liked them both! But sick of Warren's word games on candidacy and opinions of Hillary. Used to read Warren posts non stop. Over it. Now supporting Hillary wholeheartedly. Deal with President Clinton Senator Warren.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
5. Really? You swung to 100% Clinton because Sen Warren speaks like a politician?
Thu Apr 2, 2015, 12:32 AM
Apr 2015

Must I remind you, we haven't heard a single word from Clinton. But that's her strategy. Keep silent until the last minute.

ALBliberal

(2,845 posts)
6. as I stated I liked them both but this
Thu Apr 2, 2015, 12:42 AM
Apr 2015

Strange support thats not real support from Ms Warren ugh I dont care for these non definitive answers. And if she is not running and does not support those that are running.... I can't respect it. I can't stand how she is hemming and hawing. It doesn't match up to her strong economic message. I want her to be strong in her endorsement or non endorsement of SOS Clinton... be strong or say no comment. I won't read many posts involving her for some time.

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