Elizabeth Warren Is Invited to Speak on Democratic Convention’s First Night

[Purveyor]

Source: New York Times

In an apparent sign that Senator Elizabeth Warren will not be named Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Ms. Warren was invited by Mrs. Clinton’s campaign on Tuesday to deliver a prime-time address on the first night of the Democratic convention this month — a marquee speaking slot but one that is earlier than vice-presidential picks typically appear.

Such nominees usually speak later in the convention week to build anticipation for the top of the ticket.

Two Democrats briefed on the invitation to Mrs. Warren, however, cautioned that Mrs. Clinton had not yet made a decision about a running mate and that asking Ms. Warren to take the stage on the first night did not preclude her from being tapped as the vice-presidential nominee.

Ms. Warren and other individuals who received invitations on Tuesday to address the Philadelphia convention were told that their speaking times were subject to change depending on who was selected for vice president, according to the two Democrats, one with ties to Mrs. Clinton and the other to Ms. Warren, who both spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss convention planning.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-hillary-clinton-vp.html?_r=0

[MFM008]

1. I have to say if true

Im disappointed.
very much so.

[riversedge]

2. so am I.

[iandhr]

4. A factor that must have been considered is that a the GOP Governor of MA would appoint...

... her replacement if HRC wins.


Also, it is possible that she didn't want the job.


If we take back the Senate she will chair of the subcommittees of the Senate Banking committee.

[sheshe2]

8. 100% with your response.

My Senator, and she never wanted the spot.

Love her where she is.

[chillfactor]

3. Warren would certainly fire up the crowd...

she is an excellent speaker....Hillary will have respectable, intelligent, charmimg, diplomatic, energetic, powerful, and quick-witted speakers at the convention.......quite contrast to trump's bunch

[63splitwindow]

5. I agree.

To those disappointed that she will not be VP (apparently), compared to being a United States Senator isn't being VP rather ceremonial?

[moonscape]

10. Esp with Bill also in the house ... n/t

[sheshe2]

20. What is with the dig on Bill?

It has nothing to do with the op or the poster you left your comment to.

Care to explain?

[moonscape]

24. Warren is the more progressive one,

and I meant that Bill would be Hillary's closest, very strong, advisor. That could reduce Warren's influence with more left policies. I had always wondered with all the talk of Warren as VP if she really wanted it - and why she would.

I think the role of VP might be diminished in a Clinton WH - perhaps not to ceremonial status, but not like a Biden. We shall see.

[bluedigger]

6. That is great news!

She will be a powerful and eloquent ambassador to introduce the future direction of the Democratic Party!

[C_U_L8R]

7. Yes! Excellent way to kick off our convention.

Senator Warren will rock the house and
set a wonderful tone for the rest of the week.
Can't wait.

[democrattotheend]

19. Not really

Because it means she probably isn't Hillary's pick for VP.

[C_U_L8R]

21. I never really thought she would.

She's my senator and I love her.
And as amazing as a Clinton-Warren ticket might be,
I think she can do much more good as 'not vp'.
Either way we're very fortunate to have her on our side.

[bluedigger]

22. Fine by me.

She can get shit done in the Senate.

[bluestateguy]

9. I'd like to see Perez, Castro or Becerra get it

Inevitably Trump will make a racist remark about him and it will yield us votes.

[w4rma]

10. So, it looks like there won't be a point to watching after the first night. (nt)

[63splitwindow]

12. ? ? ?

[tblue37]

18. ?! Pres. Obama, Michelle Obama, VP Biden, Bernie, and a bunch of other

excellent Democratic politicians and office holders will undoubtedly speak. I think I will be glued to my TV set for all the speeches.

[StevieM]

13. I am surprised. I thought President Obama was expected to speak on the first night

of the convention. Does prime time automatically mean 10 PM? Or could she be speaking before Obama?

Maybe they will have President Obama speak on Tuesday night instead.

[tblue37]

17. Maybe he will give the nominating speech, so the American people will see how closely she is

connected to this popular, successful, charismatic president.

[SheilaT]

14. We need her in the Senate.

We really do. I don't care if Harry Reid has finessed it so that there wouldn't be any interim appointment but an immediate special election were her seat be vacant.

The VP position is largely ceremonial. He or she does not set policy, cannot influence legislation, can't make much of a difference helping out in the off year elections.

So for all of you who'd been dreaming of a Clinton/Warren ticket, rest assured that keeping Senator Warren in her current office is far and away better.

Some other person will make a fine VP.

[okasha]

15. She's a barn-burner. Excellent choice.

I remain hopeful that until we have nailed down majorities, Hillary will not take any Senator or Representative out of Congress for any reason. .

[tblue37]

16. Since the GOP can't seem to find any speakers who are neither Donald Trump nor his immediate

family, maybe they could ask EW to speak at their convention, too. A speech by her would bring them more positive publicity than anything they are likely to come up with.

[AntiBank]

23. anyone but Booker or Kaine please

[Sunlei]

25. Senator Warren is a great choice for opening night of the convention!