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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Hillary's Shortlist for Vice President

Yes, the big news is she reportedly has it down to three candidates, and Elizabeth Warren is on the list.

"The Clinton camp is currently in the final stages of vetting, leading up to the former Secretary of State's big decision, expected to come in less than a month, CNN reports."

"According to the Associated Press, Clinton is now down to a short list of just three potential running mates, including Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, and Texas Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro."

"Each of the three reportedly possesses different desired traits that would make them strong complements to Clinton."

http://www.people.com/article/hillary-clinton-vetting-short-list-three-vice-president-candidates

To be sure, take it for what it is:

"While the politics world is buzzing with talk about who may or may not be Clinton's VP choice, Clinton, herself, has reportedly said that the thing she's looking for most in a running mate is someone who could run the country immediately if something were to happen to her."

"Other important factors for the presidential hopeful include someone who she personally feels comfortable with, as well as someone who can energize the party, while rallying Democrats in Congress, the Post reports."

"However, Clinton's campaign is staying quiet regarding reports of vice president potentials."

"Those who talk don't know, and those who know don't talk," a senior Clinton official told the newspaper."

From what I've heard, Castro has a good rapport with her. But is he credible as someone who can run the country?

Kaine is a nice guy and he speaks Spanish to add to the bargain. But the rap on him is he's not going to excite anyone.

As for Warren, I've been a skeptic, though she has impressed me since the primary has ended.

She's a very good attack dog on Trump and she has given Hillary a full throated endorsement.

Yes, she waited till the primary was over. That irked me and most Hillary supporters but in a way her endorsement carries more weight-with the Bernie voters-because she was neutral.

She did give a great speech at Clinton headquarters the other day.

https://twitter.com/HFA/status/744315945468862464

I still wonder if there's the case that Warren makes the ticket too ideological. After all, Hillary has a shot at a 70-30 election by winning independents and sane Republicans. 

And can she sell a President Hillary Clinton's ideas rather than her own ideas as Vice President.

On the other hand, it would be a bold pick.

Overall, I trust Hillary to make the right choice.

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