Exclusive: Clinton ally Warren weighs potential VP role, sees hurdles - sources
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON | By Michelle Conlin and Caren Bohan
FILE PHOTO -- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) waves at the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation's 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Washington, April 13, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO -- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) waves at the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation's 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Washington, April 13, 2015.
Reuters/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has considered the idea of serving as Hillary Clinton's running mate but sees obstacles to that choice as she prepares to endorse the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, several people familiar with Warren's thinking told Reuters.
While her thinking could evolve, Warren has concerns about joining a Clinton ticket, including the question of whether running two women would give the Democrats the best shot at defeating Republican Donald Trump, one source said.
Advisers to Warren, a fiery critic of Wall Street and a popular figure among progressive Democrats, have been in close contact with Clinton's campaign team and the conversations have increased in frequency in recent weeks, the sources said. Warren has signaled to people close to her that she is intrigued by the possibility of being Clinton's No. 2 but has not discussed the role with Clinton, 68, or anyone else from her campaign, the people said.
Warren, 66, has been one of the Democrats' most outspoken critics of Trump, 69, and her priority is helping to defeat the presumptive Republican nominee in the Nov. 8 presidential election, the sources said.
Warren is also committed to advancing her own political agenda, which they described as “more progressive” than Clinton’s more centrist positions. Warren fears that as vice president, or in a cabinet position, her voice could be less heard than it is in the U.S. Senate on her priority issues such as addressing income inequality, the sources said.
In the past, Warren has accused Clinton of abandoning her support for stronger bankruptcy legislation to try to appease Wall Street.
'GET READY DONALD'
An endorsement of Clinton could come within a week or two, one of the sources said. Clinton has been appealing for Democratic Party unity. On Twitter over the weekend, Warren echoed that call and emphasized the importance of the party coming together to beat Trump.
“Get ready, Donald,” Warren tweeted. “We're coming.”
Warren, who represents Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, has stayed neutral in the Democratic primary race, notably remaining the only woman senator not throwing her support behind the first woman presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.
Were she to join the Clinton ticket, she could help energize progressives and win over supporters of Clinton's rival Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist U.S. senator from Vermont. Sanders' calls for reining in Wall Street and breaking up big banks dovetail with Warren's views.
An ongoing feud with Trump gained steam on social media with a series of posts in which she labeled the celebrity businessman racist, sexist and xenophobic and said she was going to fight to make sure his “toxic stew of hatred and insecurity never reaches the White House.”
Warren joined Clinton late last month in criticizing Trump for rooting for the 2008 financial crisis and delivered a 10-minute invective on the subject at an annual Washington gala two weeks ago.
“What kind of a man roots for people to get thrown out of their house? I’ll tell you exactly what kind of man does that,” Warren said. “It is a man who cares about no one but himself - a small insecure money-grubber who doesn’t care who gets hurt so long as he makes a profit off it.”
Trump has ridiculed Warren by calling her Pocahontas in a mocking reference to her having said in the past that she had Native American ancestry. Pocahontas was a famous Native American in early colonial Virginia.
Warren is due to speak to the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal group, on Thursday at a time when Democrats and some Republicans have criticized Trump's comments about Mexican-American Judge Gonzalo Curiel.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-warren-exclusive-idUSKCN0YU2R8
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON | By Michelle Conlin and Caren Bohan
FILE PHOTO -- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) waves at the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation's 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Washington, April 13, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO -- Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) waves at the BlueGreen Alliance Foundation's 2015 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Washington, April 13, 2015.
Reuters/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has considered the idea of serving as Hillary Clinton's running mate but sees obstacles to that choice as she prepares to endorse the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, several people familiar with Warren's thinking told Reuters.
While her thinking could evolve, Warren has concerns about joining a Clinton ticket, including the question of whether running two women would give the Democrats the best shot at defeating Republican Donald Trump, one source said.
Advisers to Warren, a fiery critic of Wall Street and a popular figure among progressive Democrats, have been in close contact with Clinton's campaign team and the conversations have increased in frequency in recent weeks, the sources said. Warren has signaled to people close to her that she is intrigued by the possibility of being Clinton's No. 2 but has not discussed the role with Clinton, 68, or anyone else from her campaign, the people said.
Warren, 66, has been one of the Democrats' most outspoken critics of Trump, 69, and her priority is helping to defeat the presumptive Republican nominee in the Nov. 8 presidential election, the sources said.
Warren is also committed to advancing her own political agenda, which they described as “more progressive” than Clinton’s more centrist positions. Warren fears that as vice president, or in a cabinet position, her voice could be less heard than it is in the U.S. Senate on her priority issues such as addressing income inequality, the sources said.
In the past, Warren has accused Clinton of abandoning her support for stronger bankruptcy legislation to try to appease Wall Street.
'GET READY DONALD'
An endorsement of Clinton could come within a week or two, one of the sources said. Clinton has been appealing for Democratic Party unity. On Twitter over the weekend, Warren echoed that call and emphasized the importance of the party coming together to beat Trump.
“Get ready, Donald,” Warren tweeted. “We're coming.”
Warren, who represents Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, has stayed neutral in the Democratic primary race, notably remaining the only woman senator not throwing her support behind the first woman presidential nominee of a major U.S. political party.
Were she to join the Clinton ticket, she could help energize progressives and win over supporters of Clinton's rival Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist U.S. senator from Vermont. Sanders' calls for reining in Wall Street and breaking up big banks dovetail with Warren's views.
An ongoing feud with Trump gained steam on social media with a series of posts in which she labeled the celebrity businessman racist, sexist and xenophobic and said she was going to fight to make sure his “toxic stew of hatred and insecurity never reaches the White House.”
Warren joined Clinton late last month in criticizing Trump for rooting for the 2008 financial crisis and delivered a 10-minute invective on the subject at an annual Washington gala two weeks ago.
“What kind of a man roots for people to get thrown out of their house? I’ll tell you exactly what kind of man does that,” Warren said. “It is a man who cares about no one but himself - a small insecure money-grubber who doesn’t care who gets hurt so long as he makes a profit off it.”
Trump has ridiculed Warren by calling her Pocahontas in a mocking reference to her having said in the past that she had Native American ancestry. Pocahontas was a famous Native American in early colonial Virginia.
Warren is due to speak to the American Constitution Society, a progressive legal group, on Thursday at a time when Democrats and some Republicans have criticized Trump's comments about Mexican-American Judge Gonzalo Curiel.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-warren-exclusive-idUSKCN0YU2R8
Today at 5:15 am by Rocky
» Al-Alaq describes the parallel dollar as “abnormal”: There is great stability in prices
Today at 5:14 am by Rocky
» utube 11/8/24 MM&C MM&C -Iraq Dinar-International Stability-Financial System-IMF-Art
Today at 5:08 am by Rocky
» utube 11/5/24 MM&C MM&C News Report-ICC-Investors-RIYADA BANK-Port of Faw-3 Presidents Seated-Removi
Today at 5:05 am by Rocky
» Foreign Ministry: Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council to convene in Baghdad next month
Today at 5:04 am by Rocky
» Travelers demand cancellation of electronic reservations by government banks in selling them dollars
Today at 5:03 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani directs to increase bank branches to expand financial services and modernize buildings in
Today at 5:01 am by Rocky
» Census Without Nationalities: An Attempt to Write a New Narrative of Iraq’s Unity
Today at 4:59 am by Rocky
» Diplomatic Embrace or the Specter of Sanctions: Iraq Sways in Positions towards Trump
Today at 4:58 am by Rocky
» The National: The British Army Returns to Iraq Under New Pretext
Today at 4:57 am by Rocky
» Zidane and Al-Mandlawi discuss the issue of approving laws related to the work of the judiciary
Today at 4:55 am by Rocky
» MP: The ministerial change is not linked to a specific component or party
Today at 4:54 am by Rocky
» For these reasons, Al-Mashhadani came to power as Speaker of Parliament.
Today at 4:53 am by Rocky
» Al-Kroui to Al-Maalouma: 4 oil and gas fields on the table of the upcoming licensing rounds
Today at 4:51 am by Rocky
» Raouf: The region needs more time to form the new government
Today at 4:50 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani issues 6 directives to increase financial inclusion and raise its indicators in all govern
Today at 4:49 am by Rocky
» Kurdistan Men's Union Diagnoses Danger Threatening Society's "Collapse" and Proposes Polygamy
Today at 4:47 am by Rocky
» Anbar explains details of the Western Desert irrigation project and sets its opening date
Today at 4:46 am by Rocky
» Large ships at the five berths of Al-Faw Port
Today at 4:44 am by Rocky
» Al-Marsoumi: Faw Port and Development Road will generate revenues worth 6 trillion dinars in 2038
Today at 4:43 am by Rocky
» Nearly half of Iraq's factories are "stopped"... moves to rescue them
Today at 4:42 am by Rocky
» Gulf central banks follow the Federal Reserve and cut interest rates
Today at 4:41 am by Rocky
» Iraqis are the most likely to buy real estate in Jordan in 2024
Today at 4:39 am by Rocky
» Iranian-Sudanese agreement to expand economic and trade cooperation
Today at 4:38 am by Rocky
» Completion of 670 schools in all Iraqi governorates
Today at 4:38 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani's advisor: We have put in place a mechanism to provide loans to these groups
Today at 4:37 am by Rocky
» A set of recommendations from Al-Sudani to reform the financial and banking system in Iraq
Today at 4:36 am by Rocky
» A dialogue seminar in Basra discusses the anti-torture file and fair trial mechanisms
Today at 4:33 am by Rocky
» The conclusion of the Ninth International Scientific Conference of the College of Veterinary Medicin
Today at 4:32 am by Rocky
» Minister of Interior from Amman: The government has launched a major campaign to improve the service
Today at 4:31 am by Rocky
» Al-Bujari: The Grand Faw Port Project is an opportunity to do justice to graduates of maritime speci
Today at 4:29 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani announces a package of new banking directives to enhance financial inclusion in the govern
Today at 4:27 am by Rocky
» Iraqi oil returns to gains as Iran-Israel tensions escalate
Today at 4:25 am by Rocky
» Next week... Parliament is close to resolving the controversial laws
Today at 4:22 am by Rocky
» Zidane discusses with Mandalawi and Maliki cooperation between the judicial and legislative authorit
Today at 4:21 am by Rocky
» Al-Atwani to Al-Maliki: We have embarked on a new philosophy for managing the financial sector based
Today at 4:20 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani issues a set of recommendations to reform the financial and banking system in Iraq
Today at 4:18 am by Rocky
» Iraq's Maritime Future.. Everything You Need to Know About Faw Port and Completion Rates (Video)
Today at 4:17 am by Rocky
» Trump poses a threat to Iraq's budget
Today at 4:16 am by Rocky
» A detailed explanation of the implications of Trump’s victory on Iraqi oil policy
Today at 4:14 am by Rocky
» Minister of Interior inaugurates the unified card system at the Iraqi Consulate in Jordan
Today at 4:13 am by Rocky
» Iraqi Parliament extends its legislative term until the ninth of next month
Today at 4:11 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Services: We will hold accountable those responsible for the failure in the sewage dep
Today at 4:09 am by Rocky
» Urgent demands to withdraw US forces and warning against Washington's procrastination
Today at 4:08 am by Rocky
» Why did Qatar enter the Total project: A report criticizes China’s “colonial entry” into Iraq
Today at 4:06 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary movement to pass 5 “important” laws
Today at 4:05 am by Rocky
» Iraqi congratulations and divided positions.. What after Trump's victory?
Today at 4:04 am by Rocky
» Parliament Presidency decides to extend legislative session for 30 days
Today at 4:01 am by Rocky
» Government Media Announces Completion of 670 Model Schools in All Governorates
Today at 4:00 am by Rocky
» More than 10 billion dinars.. Sulaymaniyah and Halabja imports in a week
Today at 3:59 am by Rocky
» Parliamentarian reveals reasons behind the phenomenon of "loose weapons" and details of the state ad
Today at 3:56 am by Rocky
» "Everything Above Ground"... What does the population census include?
Today at 3:53 am by Rocky
» Increasing complaints and slow processing of transactions.. Demands for the necessity of replacing t
Today at 3:52 am by Rocky
» Can Iraq prosecute Trump using old arrest warrant?
Today at 3:50 am by Rocky
» Calls to revive 35,000 idle factories
Yesterday at 7:35 am by Bama Diva
» utube 11/2/24 MM&C Report-Iraq 3 Presidents-National-Constitutional Entitlements-Open Market Operati
Yesterday at 6:51 am by Rocky
» With the document.. Cancellation of the suspension of the agricultural plan in the Iraqi "breadbaske
Yesterday at 5:13 am by Rocky
» Economist criticizes government's neglect of tourism, agriculture and dependence on oil
Yesterday at 5:12 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani: The development path will be an artery linking most countries in the region
Yesterday at 5:11 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary bloc: Popular Mobilization Forces retirement law ready for voting
Yesterday at 5:10 am by Rocky
» Al-Kadhimi: Financial costs and government insistence will force Americans to withdraw militarily
Yesterday at 5:09 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Committee Rejects Inclusion of Public Money Thieves in Amnesty Decision
Yesterday at 5:08 am by Rocky
» Al-Mashhadani directs to resolve differences over draft laws before submitting them to Parliament
Yesterday at 5:07 am by Rocky
» Emaar: Launching the housing loan application form in early 2025
Yesterday at 5:04 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Health: The environment needs 2.6 billion dinars to operate air purification stations
Yesterday at 5:03 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani: We faced major challenges in implementing the “Greater Iraq” project
Yesterday at 5:02 am by Rocky
» Iraqi Ports reveals in numbers the percentage of completion in the Grand Faw Port projects
Yesterday at 5:00 am by Rocky
» More than $300 million.. Central Bank sales increase in today's auction
Yesterday at 4:59 am by Rocky
» Faw Port prepares to receive the first commercial ship
Yesterday at 4:57 am by Rocky
» Service Effort of {Sabah}: Completing all projects with high implementation rates before the end of
Yesterday at 4:57 am by Rocky
» Government agency for digital transformation
Yesterday at 4:55 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Committee: Final version of the National Day Law
Yesterday at 4:54 am by Rocky
» Al-Imar to {Sabah}: Launching the housing loan application form at the beginning of 2025
Yesterday at 4:53 am by Rocky
» Iraq looks forward to a new phase after Trump's victory
Yesterday at 4:52 am by Rocky
» Training workshops to help the unemployed in Kirkuk
Yesterday at 4:51 am by Rocky
» Nineveh to open oncology hospital in early 2025
Yesterday at 4:50 am by Rocky
» Service Effort: Completion of all projects that exceeded 80% completion rates.
Yesterday at 4:49 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Health: The environment needs 2.6 billion dinars to operate air purification stations
Yesterday at 4:48 am by Rocky
» Transportation: 20 public transport lines to be launched this month
Yesterday at 4:47 am by Rocky
» Al-Emaar to {Al-Sabah}: Launching the housing loan application form in early 2025
Yesterday at 4:46 am by Rocky
» The most prominent achievements of Al-Sudani's government in the youth care and sports sector files
Yesterday at 4:45 am by Rocky
» Planning: The percentage of women in the workforce does not exceed 13 percent
Yesterday at 4:43 am by Rocky
» Baghdad is the capital of Arab tourism
Yesterday at 4:42 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani: The Grand Faw Port is Iraq's largest project
Yesterday at 4:39 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee to NINA: This is what is delaying the selection of the list
Yesterday at 4:38 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary lawsuit to challenge the contract with the International Finance Corporation
Yesterday at 4:37 am by Rocky
» Minister of Justice issues directive regarding foreign lawsuits file
Yesterday at 4:35 am by Rocky
» How will Trump's victory affect Iraq?
Yesterday at 4:33 am by Rocky
» State Administration Coalition holds meeting with Al-Sudani and Al-Mashhadani in attendance
Yesterday at 4:31 am by Rocky
» Formation of the regional government.. How much influence does the new US administration have on the
Yesterday at 4:30 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani announces the receipt of the five berths that represent the backbone of Al-Faw Port
Yesterday at 4:29 am by Rocky
» Despite its global rise... Iraqi oil returns to the red zone
Yesterday at 4:27 am by Rocky
» Iraq Counts on the Grand Faw Port, and an Expert Says: It Will Change the Economy - Urgent
Yesterday at 4:25 am by Rocky
» Rafidain Bank expands comprehensive banking system to include 48 branches
Yesterday at 4:23 am by Rocky
» "The reference" indicates the seriousness of the situation... and the political forces "shuffle the
Yesterday at 4:22 am by Rocky
» Criminal wanted by Iraqi judiciary.. Rashid and Al-Sudani’s congratulations to Trump spark widesprea
Yesterday at 4:21 am by Rocky
» State Administration Coalition holds meeting with Al-Sudani and Al-Mashhadani in attendance
Yesterday at 4:19 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Security and Defense: There are “fake” security companies run by “suspicious” figures
Yesterday at 4:18 am by Rocky
» Fares Issa meets the Czech Ambassador to Iraq
Yesterday at 4:17 am by Rocky