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In reply to the discussion: Warren, Clinton, Sanders, etc. Who would you vote for? [View all]Trust Buster
(7,299 posts)......I do not see an impending change in the apathy that has gripped the electorate. In 2008 we experienced the worst financial crisis of our lifetimes. The people didn't demand change in any significant way. The banks are bigger and by and large still unregulated. The Republicans have obstructed every attempt to address the economies ills these past 5 years, yet, polls show us that there's a 50/50 chance that we can lose the majority in the Senate this fall. HOW CAN THAT BE ? IMO, the winner in 2016 will be able to reshape the Supreme Court given the relative ages of the Justices. Therefore, in lieu of the fact the the American electorate remains out to lunch, if playing by the rules of a corporatist friendly system is what we must do to win in 2016, then so be it. Even Elizabeth Warren, if she were to win the nomination, would have to raise in excess of $1 Billion directly and be supported by $1 - $3 Billion in outside PAC money. She would not be immune. We need to shift the balance on the Supreme Court to eventually turn things around. So we agree on what needs to be done but we seem to differ on timing. I see know evidence that would tell me that the electorate is ripe for change. This fall will offer us further information as to timeline.