Two of my favorite people in the world are Elizabeth Warren and Stephen Colbert, so when I saw that the two of them had gotten together to discuss the Presidential campaigns, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Note how Lizzie observes how similar Bernie and Hillary are, in comparison to how different both are to the Republicans.
On The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert wasn’t about to give any free passes last night. And Massachusettes [sic] Senator Elizabeth Warren, a favorite guest, is used to toughing it out and resisted his questions about her Democratic endorsement.
"People are having a really hard time now," Warren told Colbert, when he asked if she was surprised by how well Bernie Sanders has done. "People who work hard and play but the rules are having a hard time getting ahead, and Washington is not working for them. I think Bernie Sanders gets out there and makes that case and I think Hillary Clinton gets out there and makes that case."
Colbert wasn’t having it.
"Bernie Sanders is calling for a revolution," he reminded her. "Hillary Clinton is not calling for a revolution – She believes in slow and steady changes. Which one appeals to you more, Elizabeth Warren?"
Warren has not yet endorsed a presidential candidate – which, given her popularity – could swing voters. "Let’s be clear where the differences are," Warren explained. "Democrats are out there fighting for things that affect America’s families. For example, 70% of young people today have got to borrow money in order to go to college. So between Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders, they’re talking about ‘should it be free college or debt free college. God bless, that is the right place to have the discussion."…
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Comparing asking help from Fecal Dump Trump to calling an arsonist when your house is on fire has to be one of the classic lines of all time! Go Lizzie!!
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When you know your mind, and you know what you want, and you know what is right, it sure is much easier to be passionate about what matters, and yet not get pulled into the WRONG discussions. And yet – it sure is easier to admire it when it's done than to do it oneself! You know, this is why I feel she'd be absolutely wasted as Vice President. Seriously Being Vice President is historically a great way to get silenced. Remember Tom Lehrer's song about Hubert Humphrey? "Once a fiery liberal spirit, ah, but now, when he speaks, he must clear it."
And, yes, the arsonist line is brilliant.
What a great video!!! Love both, and this made my day!!
Thanks, Tom.
She continues to be a breath of fresh air and I agree with Joanne on the VP issue.
A good interview. There were two things I really liked . . . her comments on Drumpf and her call for Democrat unity once the nominee is chosen.
On Drumpf:
And from a different part of the discussion . . .
On Democrat unity:
Go Bernie!!! Go Democrats!!!
Put all Republicans into political hell . . . in the unemployment line!
A most wonderful video, I actually watched the whole thing without referring to my clock!
Boy, do I want her to br president!
I watched all of it, thank goodness there were closed captions since I still can't get sound on YOutube videos. I love Warren and respect her integrity so much. I agree with her, we need to vote for whomever gets the nomination, regardless of whether we are pro Bernie or pro HiIlary!
Lizzie and Stephen – A good, quick discussion with each other.
On Democrat unity:
Colbert: If Hillary doesn't get it, should Hillary people vote for Bernie? And if Bernie doesn't get it, should Bernie people vote for Hillary?
Lizzie: Totally yes, both ways!
"Totally, both ways," that is exactly the advise on who to vote for Elizabeth Warren and Stephen Colbert needed to get acroos and they did. Not Drumpf, because he's a loser and an arsonist, no other Republican, but always a Democrat, whomever that may turn out to be. On a personal level, Liz must feel much more at home with the political agenda of Bernie Sanders, but as a politician with a very clear view on what is happening now and what could happen in the future, Liz has her priorities straight: ALWAYS vote for a DEMOCRAT.
Thanks all! Hugs! I totally agree with JD on the VP issue. If Bernie wins, I woulkdnt mind Hillary as VP, but if Hillary67 wins, we need Bernie in the Senate holding her feet to the fire.