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jehop61

(1,735 posts)
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 12:59 PM Jul 2016

I'm concerned

Seems several posters are complaining that Hillary Clinton 's choices for VP are "boring" or unexciting. Please folks, we are looking for competency, not someone that will makes hearts a flutter. Let her pick someone who can assume the Office, if necessary. This is not a popularity contest, it's the choosing of the leader of the free world!

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Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
1. Yep that's very childish! Want the Government to be a spectator sport!
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:07 PM
Jul 2016

To make them feel excitement! Like a TV show Drama>

I want people that can do the job. That's exciting for me! The exciting thing is getting a government that runs & works as it should.

sarae

(3,284 posts)
16. That attitude drives me nuts.
Mon Jul 18, 2016, 10:30 AM
Jul 2016

I don't want a drama-filled candidate who constantly says controversial things. Are we selecting a president or a reality show cast member?

Squinch

(52,524 posts)
2. If she chooses a dull white guy I will totally understand her reasoning.
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:13 PM
Jul 2016

It is very easy for us to forget that the country we live in is terrified of and offended by women with power. That is true for Democrats as well as Republicans. And it is true for people who will SWEAR that it is not true of them.

A white guy to backstop her will make some voters feel better, consciously or unconsciously.

It's gross, but its reality.

Personally, I want Warren.

 

liberalnarb

(4,532 posts)
4. Can't we have both exciting and competent?
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:27 PM
Jul 2016

That would solve the problem!



We need exciting to help us win the election, we need competent so the country will be in good hands. Its pretty simple, I don't understand all the debate over this.

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
7. More qualified and experienced than Obama!
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:44 PM
Jul 2016

I am so glad she didn't primary Hillary - who remains more qualified than anyone else - but together! - that unimaginable dream ticket!

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
10. I am excited already! Don't need Warren to be excited! Am excited by HRC already and I trust Her
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 03:24 PM
Jul 2016

to choose HER running mate!

 

liberalnarb

(4,532 posts)
11. Well...
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 03:44 PM
Jul 2016

Not all of the American voting public agrees with you. Hillary is not going to win this election just by being Hillary.

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
12. Disagree! She needs as much help as prior presidential candidates and that's about it!
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:12 PM
Jul 2016

She is not a special kinda case that needs a very astounding VP running mate to save the day!

HRC is brilliant, and qualified and outstanding all by her lonesome self!

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
6. A VP needs to be able to assume the office of presidency should the need arrive. I think Hillary
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:39 PM
Jul 2016

realizes the need to have someone in this positon to be able assume the positon, she will make a good selection, I am very willing to allow Hillary to make this very important decision, she is the one I am voting and I know she will make a fine president who can also make a fine decision on her VP.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
15. Really, government isn't here to entertain us
Sun Jul 17, 2016, 06:02 PM
Jul 2016

I'm sure Hillary will pick someone who can step into the presidency if needed. I trust her to push past the din and choose a good VP. If he or she is also "exciting," fine.

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