Hillary Clinton

jehop61

(1,735 posts) Thu Jul 14, 2016, 01:59 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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I'm concerned (Original Post) jehop61 Jul 2016 OP

Yep that's very childish! Want the Government to be a spectator sport! Her Sister Jul 2016 #1

That attitude drives me nuts. sarae Jul 2016 #16

If she chooses a dull white guy I will totally understand her reasoning. Squinch Jul 2016 #2

this this this.... eom artyteacher Jul 2016 #8

This isn't a reality show children, this is the person one heartbeat away from the Presidency. redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #3

Can't we have both exciting and competent? liberalnarb Jul 2016 #4

I am pretty sure this won't happen ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #5

More qualified and experienced than Obama! yallerdawg Jul 2016 #7

I am excited already! Don't need Warren to be excited! Am excited by HRC already and I trust Her Her Sister Jul 2016 #10

Well... liberalnarb Jul 2016 #11

Disagree! She needs as much help as prior presidential candidates and that's about it! Her Sister Jul 2016 #12

A VP needs to be able to assume the office of presidency should the need arrive. I think Hillary Thinkingabout Jul 2016 #6

+ 1000 n/t MBS Jul 2016 #14

It will be both.. competent and exciting! Cha Jul 2016 #9

i agree. nt DesertFlower Jul 2016 #13

Really, government isn't here to entertain us NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #15

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)

1. Yep that's very childish! Want the Government to be a spectator sport!

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:07 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.

Reply to Her Sister (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:30 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

(60,074 posts)

2. If she chooses a dull white guy I will totally understand her reasoning.

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:13 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.

artyteacher

(598 posts)

8. this this this.... eom

Reply to Squinch (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 03:29 PM

Jul 2016

redstatebluegirl

(12,855 posts)

3. This isn't a reality show children, this is the person one heartbeat away from the Presidency.

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:13 PM

Jul 2016

liberalnarb

(4,532 posts)

4. Can't we have both exciting and competent?

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:27 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.

ismnotwasm

(42,674 posts)

5. I am pretty sure this won't happen

Reply to liberalnarb (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:36 PM

Jul 2016

Because pretty valid reasons--but what a dream!

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)

7. More qualified and experienced than Obama!

Reply to liberalnarb (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:44 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

Reply to liberalnarb (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:24 PM

Jul 2016

to choose HER running mate!

liberalnarb

(4,532 posts)

11. Well...

Reply to Her Sister (Reply #10)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:44 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!

Reply to liberalnarb (Reply #11)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:12 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

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 02:39 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.

MBS

(9,688 posts)

14. + 1000 n/t

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 09:04 PM

Jul 2016

Cha

(320,590 posts)

9. It will be both.. competent and exciting!

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:20 PM

Jul 2016

DesertFlower

(11,649 posts)

13. i agree. nt

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 08:41 PM

Jul 2016

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)

15. Really, government isn't here to entertain us

Reply to jehop61 (Original post)

Sun Jul 17, 2016, 07:02 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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