Elizabeth Warren exploring a 2016 bid

[RPfan1992]

Only a few months into her first U.S. Senate term, Elizabeth Warren is reportedly mustering a growing wave of support among progressives as a potential shoe-in for the White House in 2016.

The Boston Herald notes that her stance against the Obama administration’s proposal to potentially cut Social Security benefits has catalyzed liberal support for the senator.

“If Elizabeth Warren ran, millions of people would obviously support her candidacy enthusiastically,” said Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.

Green, who helped draft Warren for higher office in the first place, said the senate freshman has already garnered measurable support from liberals for her push-backs on proposed entitlement cuts.

“If Hillary Clinton or others don’t firmly oppose these cuts, they open up a huge amount of political space for an insurgent to run and win,” Green said.

T. Neil Sroka, communications director for Democracy for America, said his progressive group would back Warren as a 2016 presidential candidate.

“Number one, any Democrat that’s open to cuts to Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security is not a good candidate,” he said, adding that Warren “has proven herself in a short time and there is little doubt that in 2016 we’re going to need a leader who is a fighter in that election.”

While Warren herself has not indicated whether or not she would seek a White House bid, the Herald notes that roughly 4,000 Warren supporters have already launched an “Elizabeth Warren for President 2016” Facebook page. Likewise, “Warren for President” t-shirts are also reportedly on sale.

If Warren does consider throwing her hat in the ring, the vetting process would likely explore in greater depth, the alleged Native American roots that helped garner Warren a spot on Harvard University’s faculty, as well as other controversial remarks made by the staunch progressive.

Another point to note is the political firestorm that would likely ensue over challenging Hillary Clinton (if she herself runs in 2016). Warren may not be fearful, however, as she sharply criticized the former Secretary of State for allegedly favoring “big banks” and selling out the middle class.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, constituents will also likely be watching to see how Warren deals with the crisis.

During a press conference covering the investigation into the terror attack, Warren heaped effusive praise on President Obama, stating:

“The President of the United States has pledged his full support in all efforts to keep the city safe and to find the person who did this and bring them to justice. We did not have to reach out to the president. The president reached out to us.”

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/16/is-elizabeth-warren-already-eyeing-2016-white-house-bid/

 

[SilentBull]

Would love to see it happen. Rand vs Warren would be a dream. The average independent would see just how ridiculous the left's views are, and Rand is just the person to expose them. Warren is a moron.

 

[itshappening]

They're definitely looking for some lefty to go against Clinton.

Worked for Obama, she's beatable. especially in Iowa. They've been electing Harkin for decades. The most liberal senator ever. He's basically a socialist.

don't believe the media hype about Clinton.

someone is going to exploit the dumbass lefties in Iowa and take Chris Matthews' eye.

 

[muh_roads]

At least she hates the banks too.

 

[itshappening]

She doesn't understand banking though.

She doesn't make the connection that the banks are products of the Fed.

 

[MikeStanart]

hahahahaahahhahahhahahaha PLEASE RUN. hAhahahaaaaaaaHAHAA

 

[muh_roads]

She doesn't make the connection that the banks are products of the Fed.

Since the Fed is private she could easily be convinced they suck.

I'd take her over Clinton any day. (Still wouldn't vote for her of course)

 

[mad cow]

Elizabeth Warren for Great White Mother!

 

[RPfan1992]

They're definitely looking for some lefty to go against Clinton.

Worked for Obama, she's beatable. especially in Iowa. They've been electing Harkin for decades. The most liberal senator ever. He's basically a socialist.

don't believe the media hype about Clinton.

someone is going to exploit the dumbass lefties in Iowa and take Chris Matthews' eye.

Yeah, I don't think she is unbeatable, What is Hilary going to run on in 2016? I don't think the voter is going to want universal health care since were in a huge deficit right now and obamacare is unpopular and the economy will also be in bad shape by 2016.

 

[jkob]

Warren scares me. You would think that she's so far out there that she'd be unelectable but then again she's sitting in the senate right now.

 

[itshappening]

She's a progressive so she gets a free pass... on everything.

 

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Elizabeth Warren can explore a bear cave.

 

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

She's a progressive so she gets a free pass... on everything.

Hah ain't it funny they call themselves the progressives when they are the ones regressing human rights?

 

[Maximus]

Warren would be absolutely terrifying as President, good God help us all.

 

[TheTexan]

At least she hates the banks too.

If this is true (and I'm not necessarily saying it isn't), she wouldn't ever have a chance at winning anyway

 

[Giuliani was there on 911]

she'd probably be good on foreign policy

 

[Bman]

If Elizabeth Warren was to run for President and win, you wouldn't see a run on guns. You'd see a run on tanks.

That lady is bat shit crazy.

 

[RabbitMan]

I've always found that she was a woman of conviction. If she says she wants to do something, you know where she stands and know she will fight for that cause.

Green, Red, Blue, or Yellow, I think we should all be happy for representatives that are honest. Go Warren!

 

[jkob]

Can't believe some people compliment Warren here, she is absolutely horrifying and electing her would be akin to electing Pol Pot.

 

[itshappening]

Yeah she's terrible... and dumb.

That's why she'd do well in a Democrat presidential primary.