Tag Archives: Elizabeth Warren

Who Will Be Joe Biden’s Running Mate?

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Thomas Mets

Yesterday, Joe Biden promised to name a female running mate. This will be the fourth time in American history that a major party will have a woman on the presidential ticket. Fortunately for Biden, he has quite a few choices … Continue reading →

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Speculation on Unqualified Running Mates

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Thomas Mets

Traditionally, most vice-presidential candidates have been Senators, Governors, cabinet members or prominent members of Congress, but now there’s a lot of talk about Democrats picking someone with other qualifications. There was speculation that Biden would enter the presidential race with … Continue reading →

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When Will The First Woman Be Elected President?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Thomas Mets

This is just a thought experiment, but I was trying to figure out when we might expect a woman to be elected President. The Democratic presidential nominee in 2020 will more likely than not be a woman. The most exciting new … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Is Old

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Thomas Mets

I had a theory for why Elizabeth Warren wasn’t going to run for President that may apply to her, but didn’t end up applying to every candidate. My guess was that she wouldn’t, mainly because she wasn’t a plausible presidential candidate … Continue reading →

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August 6 2013 Politics Round-Up

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Thomas Mets

First Read predicts that Cory Booker may become a liberal version of Ted Cruz. If you believe the polls, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is expected to cruise to victory in the Aug. 13 Democratic primary for the late Sen. Frank … Continue reading →

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August 1 2013 Politics Round-Up

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Larry Sabato suggests that if John McCain were President, the congress would be very different. Again, let’s just imagine what would’ve happened if we hold all else equal in 2008, except that McCain wins instead of Obama. Not only do … Continue reading →

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Why Elizabeth Warren may be a major presidential contender

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Earlier, I considered the demographic strengths of Deval Patrick, and the possibility that he would be a top-tier contender in the 2016 Democratic primary. He may have some opposition from his home state’s new senator. If Hillary Clinton doesn’t run for President … Continue reading →

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Towards Better Political Advertising

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Today, the campaigns of President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney are back to negative advertising after a one-day hiatus on the anniversary of September 11. Cynics would say that it takes a horrible tragedy to get politicians to act like … Continue reading →

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The Scott Brown VS Elizabeth Warren Litmus Test

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Thomas Mets

According to the Boston Globe, the Democratic party seriously considered choosing Elizabeth Warren to give the 2012 Keynote speech. The responsibility went to a Texan mayor, which is probably a smart move. Warren will still have a major prime time role … Continue reading →

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