Elizabeth Warren exploring a 2016 bid

[RPfan1992]

Only a few months into her first U.S. Senate term, Elizabeth Warren is reportedly mustering a growing wave of support among progressives as a potential shoe-in for the White House in 2016.

The Boston Herald notes that her stance against the Obama administration’s proposal to potentially cut Social Security benefits has catalyzed liberal support for the senator.

“If Elizabeth Warren ran, millions of people would obviously support her candidacy enthusiastically,” said Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.

Green, who helped draft Warren for higher office in the first place, said the senate freshman has already garnered measurable support from liberals for her push-backs on proposed entitlement cuts.

“If Hillary Clinton or others don’t firmly oppose these cuts, they open up a huge amount of political space for an insurgent to run and win,” Green said.

T. Neil Sroka, communications director for Democracy for America, said his progressive group would back Warren as a 2016 presidential candidate.

“Number one, any Democrat that’s open to cuts to Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security is not a good candidate,” he said, adding that Warren “has proven herself in a short time and there is little doubt that in 2016 we’re going to need a leader who is a fighter in that election.”

While Warren herself has not indicated whether or not she would seek a White House bid, the Herald notes that roughly 4,000 Warren supporters have already launched an “Elizabeth Warren for President 2016” Facebook page. Likewise, “Warren for President” t-shirts are also reportedly on sale.

If Warren does consider throwing her hat in the ring, the vetting process would likely explore in greater depth, the alleged Native American roots that helped garner Warren a spot on Harvard University’s faculty, as well as other controversial remarks made by the staunch progressive.

Another point to note is the political firestorm that would likely ensue over challenging Hillary Clinton (if she herself runs in 2016). Warren may not be fearful, however, as she sharply criticized the former Secretary of State for allegedly favoring “big banks” and selling out the middle class.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, constituents will also likely be watching to see how Warren deals with the crisis.

During a press conference covering the investigation into the terror attack, Warren heaped effusive praise on President Obama, stating:

“The President of the United States has pledged his full support in all efforts to keep the city safe and to find the person who did this and bring them to justice. We did not have to reach out to the president. The president reached out to us.”


http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/16/is-elizabeth-warren-already-eyeing-2016-white-house-bid/

[SilentBull]

Would love to see it happen. Rand vs Warren would be a dream. The average independent would see just how ridiculous the left's views are, and Rand is just the person to expose them. Warren is a moron.

[itshappening]

They're definitely looking for some lefty to go against Clinton.

Worked for Obama, she's beatable. especially in Iowa. They've been electing Harkin for decades. The most liberal senator ever. He's basically a socialist.

don't believe the media hype about Clinton.

someone is going to exploit the dumbass lefties in Iowa and take Chris Matthews' eye.

[muh_roads]

At least she hates the banks too.

[itshappening]

She doesn't understand banking though.

She doesn't make the connection that the banks are products of the Fed.

[MikeStanart]

hahahahaahahhahahhahahaha PLEASE RUN. hAhahahaaaaaaaHAHAA

[muh_roads]

She doesn't make the connection that the banks are products of the Fed.

Since the Fed is private she could easily be convinced they suck.

I'd take her over Clinton any day. (Still wouldn't vote for her of course)

[mad cow]

Elizabeth Warren for Great White Mother!

[RPfan1992]

They're definitely looking for some lefty to go against Clinton.

Worked for Obama, she's beatable. especially in Iowa. They've been electing Harkin for decades. The most liberal senator ever. He's basically a socialist.

don't believe the media hype about Clinton.

someone is going to exploit the dumbass lefties in Iowa and take Chris Matthews' eye.

Yeah, I don't think she is unbeatable, What is Hilary going to run on in 2016? I don't think the voter is going to want universal health care since were in a huge deficit right now and obamacare is unpopular and the economy will also be in bad shape by 2016.

[jkob]

Warren scares me. You would think that she's so far out there that she'd be unelectable but then again she's sitting in the senate right now.

[itshappening]

She's a progressive so she gets a free pass... on everything.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Elizabeth Warren can explore a bear cave.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

She's a progressive so she gets a free pass... on everything.

Hah ain't it funny they call themselves the progressives when they are the ones regressing human rights?

[Maximus]

Warren would be absolutely terrifying as President, good God help us all.

[TheTexan]

At least she hates the banks too.

If this is true (and I'm not necessarily saying it isn't), she wouldn't ever have a chance at winning anyway

[Giuliani was there on 911]

she'd probably be good on foreign policy

[Bman]

If Elizabeth Warren was to run for President and win, you wouldn't see a run on guns. You'd see a run on tanks.

That lady is bat shit crazy.

[RabbitMan]

I've always found that she was a woman of conviction. If she says she wants to do something, you know where she stands and know she will fight for that cause.

Green, Red, Blue, or Yellow, I think we should all be happy for representatives that are honest. Go Warren!

[jkob]

Can't believe some people compliment Warren here, she is absolutely horrifying and electing her would be akin to electing Pol Pot.

[itshappening]

Yeah she's terrible... and dumb.

That's why she'd do well in a Democrat presidential primary.

[Mikeforpaul]

I hope she runs for the entertainment of it. She'd make Rick Perry look presidential!

[matt0611]

she'd probably be good on foreign policy

"We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon" - Warren in a Senate debate

No.

There's nothing positive about this woman. Nothing. She's Obama x2.

So just stop it right now with the "she might be good on this or that" bullshit.

She would easily be the worst President we've ever had, and that's saying something.

I hope she runs though. Would love to see Rand vs Warren.


Can't believe some people compliment Warren here, she is absolutely horrifying and electing her would be akin to electing Pol Pot.

Yup. She's terrible all around. She's even anti-legalization of marijuana. So seriously guys, stop complimenting this progressive piece of crap.

[seyferjm]

Elizabeth "I'm an Indian" Warren sucks on all levels. She is nothing but a left-wing populist telling people what they want to hear.

[RonPaulFanInGA]

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Elizabeth-Warren-Princess-Little-Big-Liar.jpg

[supermario21]

Really?? Good on foreign policy? Where was she during Rand's filibuster? I'm sick of hearing this BS about how Dems are good on foreign policy. Other than Kucinich and to a lesser extent Ron Wyden, every Democrat is just as bad as most neocon Republicans.

[seyferjm]

Really?? Good on foreign policy? Where was she during Rand's filibuster? I'm sick of hearing this BS about how Dems are good on foreign policy. Other than Kucinich and to a lesser extent Ron Wyden, every Democrat is just as bad as most neocon Republicans.

x2

[JorgeStevenson]

She's on the cutting edge of what the word "liberal" has been morphing into since Obama took office. Basically, the majority of liberals have stopped any and all pushes on the civil liberties and wars issues, since they can't get any traction on those issues with Obama in office. So now they basically solely focus on income inequality and the middle class. Why income inequality? Because it's an easy issue to demagogue. Why the middle class? Because that's the class most people are in (if they focused on the lower class, which would actually make more sense, it wouldn't appeal to very many people).

So, in summary she is a progressive except on issues like marijuana, drones, wars, etc. You know, the only things we ever really had in common with the fringe lefties.

[Krzysztof Lesiak]

I'd rather have Hillary run. She'd be easier for Rand to beat.

Warren's the idiot that wants to raise the minimum wage to $20, right?

[Krzysztof Lesiak]

x2

Yes Dennis Kucinich is awesome. Only Democrat I'd ever vote for.

[oyarde]

Really?? Good on foreign policy? Where was she during Rand's filibuster? I'm sick of hearing this BS about how Dems are good on foreign policy. Other than Kucinich and to a lesser extent Ron Wyden, every Democrat is just as bad as most neocon Republicans.

Most are worse.

[oyarde]

Yes Dennis Kucinich is awesome. Only Democrat I'd ever vote for. Not me , one commie gun grabber is the same as the next .....

[TheGrinch]

http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/WARRENRESPONSE.png

[RabbitMan]

She is a typical progressive firebrand. What has she done that pisses you off in a crony capitalist, corrupt fashion?

When the political discourse changes from "I can't trust them, they are just saying what they want me to hear," to "I don't agree with their philosophy of government, and here is why," I think that is a win-win for America.

Instead of a battle of personalities we get a conversation about ideas and usually...I think the best ideas will win in the end!

[Giuliani was there on 911]

"We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon" - Warren in a Senate debate

No.

There's nothing positive about this woman. Nothing. She's Obama x2.

So just stop it right now with the "she might be good on this or that" bullshit.

She would easily be the worst President we've ever had, and that's saying something.

I hope she runs though. Would love to see Rand vs Warren.



Yup. She's terrible all around. She's even anti-legalization of marijuana. So seriously guys, stop complimenting this progressive piece of crap.

Did Rand say he's okay with Iran getting a nuclear weapon ?

[whoisjohngalt]

Don't think she can beat Hillary, but hopefully she can make it a protracted primary with plenty of mud slinging.

I echo the sentiment that we should be pulling for her. Not because she is decent on policy (shes horrible on every single issue so far as I can tell) but because she would make a President Paul much more likely.

[whoisjohngalt]

Did Rand say he's okay with Iran getting a nuclear weapon ?

He said he wouldn't rule out containment because that is preemptively committing to war. He didn't say he's OK with it but you are making a false equivocation.

[gwax23]

I'd rather have Hillary run. She'd be easier for Rand to beat.

Warren's the idiot that wants to raise the minimum wage to $20, right?

22...

"But guuuyyysss she hates banks and might be good on capitalism!!!! Shes soo cool and she really believes what shes saying what more can we ask for guys?"

First banks arent bad, the federal reserve is. Private banks are a major part of a capitalist society we shouldnt hate the concept of banks and banking because of the federal reserve and its puppet banks on wallstreet.

Second even if she really does believe what shes saying all that means is she is a enthusiastic idiot. God some of you guys have really low standards.

[anaconda]

She's a progressive so she gets a free pass... on everything.

Not so sure. Look at the comments on this Yahoo story...

http://news.yahoo.com/elizabeth-warren-already-eyeing-2016-white-house-bid-185628948.html

[anaconda]

Elizabeth Warren can explore a bear cave.

How can we compete when the following is sure to be her 2016 campaign theme:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojRQ15My7s

[juleswin]

I propose before you bash this woman, at least give 2 policies of hers that you do not like. If some people have said she would be worse than the devil as a President. Please so tell us why you think that way.

For me, I do not like her because even though she gives the impression that she is a against the banks, she supported the TARP bailout for the banks. She also gives the impression that she is anti war, pro civil liberties and anti democratic establishment but yet she has very little to show for it in her action or speech. In essence I think she is a fake just like most politicians.

[anaconda]

I propose before you bash this woman, at least give 2 policies of hers that you do not like.

1. She is a huge proponent of the notion that the federal government can levy high taxes and build an infrastructure that will return larger social welfare gains than the private sector would otherwise. This is one of the reasons we are broken and on the verge of assimilation into the Council On Foreign Relations Borg. We have a trillion-and-a-half deficit and she scolded those who wanted to legislate lower taxes during her Senatorial campaign.

2. She is for a high minimum wage. This creates unemployment for many who would otherwise voluntarily select it, and lowers GDP output by raising costs to producers who maximize profits by hiring up to the point where marginal revenue product equals the wage rate (i.e. they produce less).

2a. #2 above implies she is either completely uneducated on the basic principles of economics (i.e. Econ 1A-1B) or she is a proponent of reducing the overall social welfare by force and to the benefit of a select few. A very disturbing political philosophy to many.

3. She is a pathological liar on the scale of Paul Ryan.

[PaulConventionWV]

"We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon" - Warren in a Senate debate

No.

There's nothing positive about this woman. Nothing. She's Obama x2.

So just stop it right now with the "she might be good on this or that" bullshit.

She would easily be the worst President we've ever had, and that's saying something.

I hope she runs though. Would love to see Rand vs Warren.



Yup. She's terrible all around. She's even anti-legalization of marijuana. So seriously guys, stop complimenting this progressive piece of crap.

Wow! She's a liberal who's anti-legalization of mary jane? Mind=blown. So statist.... so statist.

[PaulConventionWV]

I know a good campaign slogan for her. Warren is a Morren! (as in moron, except it rhymes with her last name)

[tttppp]

Bitcoin and others would do well with Warren in office.

[matt0611]

Wow! She's a liberal who's anti-legalization of mary jane? Mind=blown. So statist.... so statist.

"I advise everyone to pay very close attention to Dan Winslow's platform. He has a 100 percent ranking from the gun lobby and he's for the legalization of marijuana. He wants us armed and stoned." - Liz Warren

[Spoa]

she'd probably be good on foreign policy

She voted against every amendment to cut foreign aid.

[thequietkid10]

Oh God I hope so, someone who could beat Hillary and get curb stomped by Rand, lets pray she runs.

Without guarenteeing that we will win the primary, I really think Hillary is the biggest obstacle between Paul and the White House.

[tttppp]

Oh God I hope so, someone who could beat Hillary and get curb stomped by Rand, lets pray she runs.

Without guarenteeing that we will win the primary, I really think Hillary is the biggest obstacle between Paul and the White House.

Hilary already got passed what she wanted, universal healthcare with a mandate. Its a failure, not to mention, what would Hilary pick to run on? Warren is much tougher competition.

[TheGrinch]

I propose before you bash this woman, at least give 2 policies of hers that you do not like. If some people have said she would be worse than the devil as a President. Please so tell us why you think that way.

For me, I do not like her because even though she gives the impression that she is a against the banks, she supported the TARP bailout for the banks. She also gives the impression that she is anti war, pro civil liberties and anti democratic establishment but yet she has very little to show for it in her action or speech. In essence I think she is a fake just like most politicians.

I figured her being a hardcore liberal who was the original author of "you didn't build that" was sufficient...

[Aratus]

folks, she managed to regain the flock who'd vote for Senator Ted decade by decade when she narrowly defeated poor Scott Brown.
the pollsters still think Ed Markey has an edge in the primary, and could also pull off a narrow victory this fall. if Ms. Hillary C is said
to have run to B.H.O's right in 2oo8, then maybe it is fitting that Ms. Elizabeth Warren is about to run to his left, but with a similar
pitch and platform to Ms. Hillary's noble effort. Many of the Anti~War Doves are starting to compare our noble POTUS to the "W"~!

[Dianne]

Well, I will work endlessly to support Warren if she survives through her inquisition of the Federal Reserve System ... aka the banksters who actually controll our country.

All your tax dollars are literally going up the nose of the rich, elite banksters ... And she is willing to speak out about it... Although I have to say frankly, I am very saddened Paul never did... Paul attacked the Federal Reserve, but never admitted the banksters own the United States Government ... and all your tax dollars are not going all to entitlements... but going into Cocaine they all snort on a 24/7 basis.

DRUG TEST THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS !!!! DRUG TEST THE UNITED STATES SENATE !!!! DRUG TEST BERNANKE !!!! DRUG TEST ERIC HOLDER !!!!!!!

There is some reason pricks like Eric Holder send little kids off to prison the rest of their lives.... but he refuses a drug test on his own... yet he sends arms to Mexican drug cartels, from the United States, under fast and furious...

Yeah, Eric hold is fast and furious.... fast and furious to get some more cocaine to he and his family..

[oyarde]

1. She is a huge proponent of the notion that the federal government can levy high taxes and build an infrastructure that will return larger social welfare gains than the private sector would otherwise. This is one of the reasons we are broken and on the verge of assimilation into the Council On Foreign Relations Borg. We have a trillion-and-a-half deficit and she scolded those who wanted to legislate lower taxes during her Senatorial campaign.

2. She is for a high minimum wage. This creates unemployment for many who would otherwise voluntarily select it, and lowers GDP output by raising costs to producers who maximize profits by hiring up to the point where marginal revenue product equals the wage rate (i.e. they produce less).

2a. #2 above implies she is either completely uneducated on the basic principles of economics (i.e. Econ 1A-1B) or she is a proponent of reducing the overall social welfare by force and to the benefit of a select few. A very disturbing political philosophy to many.

3. She is a pathological liar on the scale of Paul Ryan.

She is a liar worse than Ryan.

[oyarde]

I propose before you bash this woman, at least give 2 policies of hers that you do not like. If some people have said she would be worse than the devil as a President. Please so tell us why you think that way.

For me, I do not like her because even though she gives the impression that she is a against the banks, she supported the TARP bailout for the banks. She also gives the impression that she is anti war, pro civil liberties and anti democratic establishment but yet she has very little to show for it in her action or speech. In essence I think she is a fake just like most politicians.

Temp freeze to hiring non essential Fed Govt workers, voted,NO.Prohibit use of funds for the "non" affordable health care act , voted,NO.Prohibit US from entering UN arms trade treaty , voted NO.Fake Indian & all around Commie Douche,YES,YES.

[oyarde]

I like banks better than EW , I am not forced to use them.Next Commie please , done with this one.

[Aratus]

does this imply that 2016's potus run will have a crowded and totally open field inside the Democratic Party?

[anaconda]

She is a liar worse than Ryan.


I find his marathon time highly competitive with Cherokee Indian status.

[supermario21]

Has Warren actually said anything of substance in a negative way about the banks? Or does she basically say....why aren't we raising the minimum wage? It's easy to rail against the banksters but for all the wrong reasons.

[paulbot24]

Has Warren actually said anything of substance in a negative way about the banks? Or does she basically say....why aren't we raising the minimum wage? It's easy to rail against the banksters but for all the wrong reasons.

Occupy comes to mind. Especially the co-opted Occupy. I'm sure she would love to sack the federal reserve, which would make me very happy until I found out what she was planning on replacing it with. I can't think of anything worse than the federal reserve but I bet she can.

[oyarde]

I find his marathon time highly competitive with Cherokee Indian status.

I bet he can come closer to that time than she can with that BS , LOL , I will wager four UnCirculated Sacajawea dollars, 2010's two from ea mint :)

[oyarde]

Occupy comes to mind. Especially the co-opted Occupy. I'm sure she would love to sack the federal reserve, which would make me very happy until I found out what she was planning on replacing it with. I can't think of anything worse than the federal reserve but I bet she can.

Yep , I will bet my 1929 $20 note , redeemable for " real" money on that.I will throw in a nice Archaic period Indian artifact, from your choice, Indiana, Kentucky , Northern Alabama or Mississippi :)

[anaconda]

...

[sylcfh]

Why does she talk like a high school guidance counselor?

"50 years of stability" over and over again.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCBPQJ69ns

[Don Lapre]

Elizabeth Warren exploring a 2016 bid



LOL

[Pericles]

My mind has been boggled.

[oyarde]

She might be the only hardcore , ignorant commie who loses a minority vote in modern times, no Native American vote for her , lol, lol

[oyarde]

I propose before you bash this woman, at least give 2 policies of hers that you do not like. If some people have said she would be worse than the devil as a President. Please so tell us why you think that way.

For me, I do not like her because even though she gives the impression that she is a against the banks, she supported the TARP bailout for the banks. She also gives the impression that she is anti war, pro civil liberties and anti democratic establishment but yet she has very little to show for it in her action or speech. In essence I think she is a fake just like most politicians.

I bet she has her own dungeon full of fiscal conservatives and constitutional conservatives that she tortures for fun .Douche bag state full of fucking douchebags elected her , she should be king over them for now and eternity.LOL. They deserve her , I do not.

[thebestofronpaul]

I Will not vote for her in 2016.

[RonPaulMall]

She won't run. The Democratic Establishment is more organized and disciplined than the Republican Establishment. Warren running would put Hillary's nomination at risk, and the Feminists would never stand for that, especially after Obama cheated Hillary out of her birthright in 2008. Warren is a member of good standing in the Feminist Wing of the Democratic Establishment, and would never risk their wrath. Not just because of the political ramifications, but also the personal- her social circle is likely dominated by middle aged, left leaning, white female elites that consider Hillary their hero.

If Hillary gets a progressive challenger it would have to come from somebody outside the establishment. Someone who has either broken with, or never really had any close ties to the power brokers of the Dem Establishment. Howard Dean would be credible candidate for making such a run. But not Elizabeth Warren.

[James Madison]

Eight years of Hillary followed by eight years of Warren...:eek:

[fr33]

Eight years of Hillary followed by eight years of Warren...:eek:

Makes this 100k offer look like winning the lottery. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?421771-100K-amp-ticket-to-leave

[eduardo89]

No Supreme Court nominees who oppose legal abortion. (Sep 2012)
Staunch Pro-Abortion stance. (Aug 2011)
Supports public abortion funding. (Oct 2012)
Supports churches providing birth control. (Oct 2012)
Deregulation has created Wild West conditions at banks. (Nov 2011)
Opposes a constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment. (Oct 2012)
We need a reliable vote for equal pay for equal work. (Oct 2012)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
New regulatory regime to protect financial consumers. (Oct 2010)
Opposes the state legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2012)
Focus on public schools & public universities. (Sep 2011)
More federal funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Extend the federal assault weapons ban. (Jul 2012)
Supports gun control. (Aug 2011)
Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
ObamaCare provides free preventive care for women. (Aug 2012)
No privatizing Medicare, nor voucher program. (Jul 2012)
Supports the President's Affordable Care Act. (Mar 2012)
Opposes repealing ObamaCare. (Oct 2012)
Strongly supports the DREAM Act. (Oct 2012)
Make it easier for workers who want to organize. (Sep 2011)
Opposes investing part of your payroll tax. (Oct 2012)
Supports increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
Push for spending on infrastructure. (Nov 2011)
Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)



She is absolutely atrocious!! I bolded the worst of her stances on important issues.

[I<3Liberty]

http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/michael_scott/The-Office-gifs-the-office-14948948-240-196.gif

[matt0611]

She is absolutely atrocious!! I bolded the worst of her stances on important issues.


Yes she is.

Also, I remember from a debate with Scott Brown that she said that the US should do use any means necessary to stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon.

Seriously, this woman has NO redeeming qualities whatsoever. She is a nightmare. I hope she runs though, I think she'd lose a national election against Rand.

[James Madison]

She is absolutely atrocious!! I bolded the worst of her stances on important issues.

You forgot this one...


Opposes the state legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2012)

lol @ progressives and liberals

[T.hill]

How progressive is she really? To me it seems senators; Ron Wyden, Mark Udall, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, and even Leahy of Vermont are more 'progressive' than her.

[James Madison]

How progressive is she really? To me it seems senators; Ron Wyden, Mark Udall, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, and even Leahy of Vermont are more 'progressive' than her.

On a scale of 1 to Mao, she's a Mao.

[compromise]

How progressive is she really? To me it seems senators; Ron Wyden, Mark Udall, Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, and even Leahy of Vermont are more 'progressive' than her.

Wyden is actually a fiscal moderate by Dem standards. So in that way, he is less progressive. He is much better than Warren on the drug war and civil liberties though.

[James Madison]

I would also like to point out that she was elected by the same state that elected Mitt Romney their governor just a decade ago. Let that sink in for a second...

[ObiRandKenobi]

please please please let this happen!

[RPfan1992]

Maybe Dennis kucinich could challenge her in a primary.

[fearthereaperx]

She's terrible and not as smart as her cult following makes her out to be.