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2016 Postmortem

Independent_Voice

(229 posts)

11. I don't see how that's a problem

Reply to Haveadream (Original post)

Fri Jul 15, 2016, 02:33 PM

Jul 2016

She's the one at the top of the ticket.

If she chooses a running mate with a ton of charisma or high energy, she'll be accused of torpedoing herself by choosing someone who "overshadows her."

So what's she supposed to do? -- not pick ANYONE?

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The Biggest Problem Hillary Has for Her VP Pick: None Hold a Candle to Her [View all] Haveadream Jul 2016 OP

Kaine is easily the best pick underpants Jul 2016 #1

Kaine is easily one of the worst picks. w4rma Jul 2016 #3

Interesting Haveadream Jul 2016 #12

Not entirely accurate brush Jul 2016 #2

Hey Brush, I could not remember the name, but ya. Rep. Xavier Becerra may have it, I just have not seabeyond Jul 2016 #5

Thanks, seabeyond Haveadream Jul 2016 #13

I like Becerra a lot and I wish that Hillary would pick him. Unfortunately, she seems to be moving StevieM Jul 2016 #7

I think both Warren and OMalley can fill the role as the article discussed Warren. seabeyond Jul 2016 #4

That must be why Elizabeth Warren gets to speak on the first day of the convention. Octafish Jul 2016 #6

Does the VP EVER at this point really come close to the nominee karynnj Jul 2016 #8

You are right, of course Haveadream Jul 2016 #15

Excellent points, all of them. nt BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #9

Thanks, BobbyDrake Haveadream Jul 2016 #16

O'Malley or Booker would please me. NurseJackie Jul 2016 #10

I don't see how that's a problem Independent_Voice Jul 2016 #11

She needs someone with charisma, gravitas and something unique Haveadream Jul 2016 #14

Well, I feel that Xavier Becerra fits that bill really well Independent_Voice Jul 2016 #18

I would like to see a CLINTON-SANDERS ticket RichGirl Jul 2016 #17

I mean, Sanders would be an amazing choice to cover her flaws Lordquinton Jul 2016 #19