2016 Postmortem

auntpurl

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42. It's ridiculous when you think about it

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 10:00 AM

Apr 2016

because the qualifications of a person don't rely on his/her gender; however, I agree, the optics aren't quite right, not for 2016. Which is a shame. It'll be amazing when we get there, though! And we might be wrong - it could be that the person is more important than his/her gender to voters.

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Hillary Clinton possible vice presidential choices [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 OP

Warren wouldn't be on her short list but Mark Warner and Terry McAuliffe probably will be. FSogol Apr 2016 #1

Brown and Booker are good choices, I like O'Malley too. morningfog Apr 2016 #2

Folks hate Booker at this site. That might be a good thing. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #26

My first choice would be Sherrod Brown,but he's already sufrommich Apr 2016 #3

They all say that. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #5

It would be nice if you were right,but he seemed sufrommich Apr 2016 #7

He did! I forgot about that! Have you looked at Jay Inslee? Lucinda Apr 2016 #46

This poll is too hard.... Little Star Apr 2016 #4

I picked Castro, but would love any of these choices. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #6

Doesn't matter. She has no chance of winning. Dawgs Apr 2016 #8

Reality-Free Nonsense: Clinton Has Stomped Trump in 44 Straight Polls Stallion Apr 2016 #9

+1000. nt sufrommich Apr 2016 #12

Polls don't mean shit at this point. Dawgs Apr 2016 #18

You are besotted. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #20

I'm not talking about the Presidency. Dawgs Apr 2016 #25

We get killed down ballot in off year elections. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #28

Yet she has a ... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #13

I didn't go anywhere. And, definitely not to the "dark side". Dawgs Apr 2016 #21

She certainly will be to the left of her GOPU opponent, am I right? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #22

Barely to the left is not good enough for America right now. Dawgs Apr 2016 #33

My offer in Post #13 still stands. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #35

Betting is for fools, so no. Dawgs Apr 2016 #38

Prove to me Independents will support Trump over her. MadBadger Apr 2016 #17

Many independents are already Trump supporters. Dawgs Apr 2016 #34

I know plenty of Indies that while they don't care for her, HATE Trump MadBadger Apr 2016 #37

8 reasons that Bernie has a better chance than Hillary of winning in the fall. Dawgs Apr 2016 #45

Bernie Will Not be on the General Election Ballot Stallion Apr 2016 #56

Never said he would be on the ballot. Dawgs Apr 2016 #60

+1 basselope Apr 2016 #58

-NOT- Sherrod Brown; Kasich would appoint his replacement. brooklynite Apr 2016 #10

Other. She should definitely choose Bill. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #11

LMFAO. Please see Post #13 DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #16

Jeb! Scuba Apr 2016 #14

Tim Kaine or Mark Warner MadBadger Apr 2016 #15

Ed Rendell. Jitter65 Apr 2016 #19

He's older than Hillary. He's a good choice but I sufrommich Apr 2016 #24

Debbie Wasserman Shultz B Calm Apr 2016 #23

oh this is hilarious oldandhappy Apr 2016 #53

Whomever it might be, if she is indeed the party nominee John Poet Apr 2016 #27

How about Nina Turner? brush Apr 2016 #29

Would they do two women? auntpurl Apr 2016 #39

That is a thought. She's a POC though, that could help. brush Apr 2016 #41

It's ridiculous when you think about it auntpurl Apr 2016 #42

Agreed. Hope we get there. brush Apr 2016 #44

Her friend and mentor Henry Kissinger. Autumn Apr 2016 #30

Lloyd Blankfein? Snarkoleptic Apr 2016 #31

Those Sanders supporters that are high jacking this thread with ridiculous posts like Trust Buster Apr 2016 #32

No stealing from the Senate or Governors. NurseJackie Apr 2016 #36

Castro's young and potentially puts Texas in play auntpurl Apr 2016 #40

It's going to be Bill NightWatcher Apr 2016 #43

I've been looking at Jay Inslee Lucinda Apr 2016 #47

If we have to steal a Dem governor auntpurl Apr 2016 #50

His age Is one of a few semi-negatives for me Lucinda Apr 2016 #54

I would love to see a Latino on the ticket auntpurl Apr 2016 #55

I would like to see a Latino too...I wish Castro had a bit more experience. Lucinda Apr 2016 #57

She's made brilliant decisions so far this campaign. auntpurl Apr 2016 #62

I do too! Lucinda Apr 2016 #64

Tom Perez dawg Apr 2016 #48

He is the current Secretary of Labor and is a civil rights attorney. Supposedly very progressive. LonePirate Apr 2016 #59

Schweitzer (nt) Recursion Apr 2016 #49

I imagine dozens of Sanders supporters having a good cry because they can't vote in this poll. baldguy Apr 2016 #51

I encourage them to vote and participate in my poll. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #52

Yep (I passed) rock Apr 2016 #61

liz warren really does not like to campaign. so def not her. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #63

You forgot 'Don't give a shit' whatchamacallit Apr 2016 #65