Amid concerns that supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders will choose to stay home on Election Day, a number of Democrats see a Clinton-Warren alliance as an all-woman dream team that could ignite deep enthusiasm in the progressive base and make the 2016 Democratic presidential ticket truly historic.
It would also eliminate the pro-Wall Street storyline that has haunted Sec. Clinton’s campaign throughout the primary season, Sec. Clinton allies believe.
Democratic strategist and presidential campaign veteran Jamal Simmons said the longer Sanders stays in the race; the more likely Sec. Clinton will select Warren.
“I think so more every day,” he said. “[Senator Warren] solves so many problems: enthusiasm, women, young liberals, older white liberals.”
Simmons sees the prospect of a Sec. Clinton-Warren ticket growing with Donald Trump as the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee. Trump has used the gender card against Sec. Clinton repeatedly.
“Donald Trump’s continued misogyny and rhetoric also increases the likelihood of selecting Warren,” Simmons said.
There are plenty of reasons to think Sec. Clinton would never pick Warren, who would be seen as a risky choice for a fundamentally risk-averse candidate.
Yet Sec. Clinton and her close team of advisers are said to be considering the idea as the campaign inches closer to the general election. Democratic consultants and other Sec. Clinton insiders have been informally asked about their thoughts on Warren, along with other possible vice presidential picks.
Sec. Clinton, those around her say, wants someone who will completely contrast to what Trump and his running mate will offer.
“It’s a wild idea, but look at this race,” Simmons said. “You can’t be too wild. People are not in the mood for even and consistent. People are in the mood for long shots. They want someone to disrupt the status quo.”
A Warren representative refused to comment on whether Sec. Clinton and Warren had interacted recently.
Instead, the representative referred to recent comments by Warren about the GOP front runner Donald Trump.
“Republicans waited way too long to stand up and tell the truth about Donald Trump’s record, his temperament, and why he is unfit to be president,” Warren said. “We can’t repeat that mistake.”
Clinton is weeks away from a decision, according to those in her orbit, and is still mulling the likes of Sens. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) and Tim Kaine (Va.). In the meantime, she is dealing with the primary challenge from Sanders, who is expected to defeat her in West Virginia’s primary on Tuesday.
A win by Sanders, who also hopes to do well in May 17 contest in Oregon and Kentucky, could give more ammunition to progressives who want to see someone give voice to their issues.
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