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Hillary Clinton

RBInMaine

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15. "Massive Revolt"??? That's hyperbolic as all hell. He is a SOLID pick. Here is why:

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Reply #13)

Sat Jun 25, 2016, 08:03 PM

Jun 2016

Last edited Sun Jun 26, 2016, 09:35 AM - Edit history (1)

* He is ready to be president on DAY ONE, which must be the FIRST and FOREMOST criteria. He is a former Lt. Governor, Governor, and is now a United States Senator. He is READY.

* He speaks Spanish and has a very good relationship with that community.

* He is from a swing state and would help us shore up winning in VA.

* He relates well to working class white men, and we need as many of them as we can get.

* Warren and Castro are good people but not ready to be President. Warren doesn't bring much to the ticket. She is better being an up-and-coming leader in the Senate and an attack dog surrogate against Trump. Castro as well is better staying where he is and being a surrogate.

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Will Julian Castro Be Hillary Clinton's Vice President? He's Down To The Final Shortlist [View all] riversedge Jun 2016 OP

i read he got back on the Final List!.. but there was no link.. so thank you, Rivers! Cha Jun 2016 #1

And how is Warren more threatening to Wall Street as our V.P.? Native Jun 2016 #20

Julian Castro is my choice, as well. I would say that the enthusiasm we see for Senator Warren is BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #2

I don't have a preference! Her Sister Jun 2016 #3

It's going to be Kaine! Walk away Jun 2016 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Firebrand Gary Jun 2016 #13

"Massive Revolt"??? That's hyperbolic as all hell. He is a SOLID pick. Here is why: RBInMaine Jun 2016 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Firebrand Gary Jun 2016 #17

I thought there already was a massive revolt against the party. Walk away Jun 2016 #18

Wouldn't be a surprise. Seems predicable. wisteria Jun 2016 #5

My guess is Julian. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #6

I would prefer Julian over Kaine. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #7

Warren not a good choice ladym55 Jun 2016 #8

I agree with you. We need Warren's progressive leadership in the Senate Politicub Jun 2016 #10

Castro had a prime speaking slot at the last DNC convention Politicub Jun 2016 #9

Thank you for the reminder, Politicub! Cha Jun 2016 #19

I doubt that we really know who all is on the shortlist. Lucinda Jun 2016 #11

My guess is Kaine. nt TeamPooka Jun 2016 #12

If it's Kaine, it will be disappointing to me and a lot of PoC who fought to GOTV for Hillary. BlueCaliDem Jun 2016 #21

I personally don't think that Julian is seasoned enough yet MBS Jun 2016 #14

Might be--it's clear that Trump might put some states into play book_worm Jun 2016 #16