jay-are wrote:
What would Warren do that would be great? I don't really know what she wants America to look like?
I do NOT agree with all her views, to say the least, but this is her "platform". I just believe we need someone other than a rehashing rerun of the present political dynasties. Don't believe it will bring much change......but, LOL, I can always hope......and I sure as heck am not going to v**e for any of the other "candidates".....ya know....the devil or the deep blue sea choices.
Might v**e for Paul....or might just not v**e at all....since it really doesn't matter who we v**e for....it's all the same, and it's only gonna get worse. Now, how's that as a starter for your Monday morning? Depressing? I feel the same......considering the course of our country.
Was watching a news program the other night, don't remember which one, in which they explained that if Rand Paul got enough strength to get the Rep. nomination, the big money donors would flee to Hilary....or, as an open option...Warren.
I'm glad I'm 71....and won't be around to see the next century.
The following came from her site:
Afghanistan[edit]
Warren opposes continuing the war in Afghanistan and supports withdrawing U.S. troops home before the 2014 deadline.[2]
Israel[edit]
Warren supports a secure and democratic state of Israel and wants to ensure the security of Israel from external forces such as Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and others. Warren states she supports a two state solution, however believes Palestinian application for membership in the UN isn't helpful and would veto a membership application to the UN.[3]
Iran[edit]
Warren has stated that Iran is a "significant threat" to the United States and our allies. She strongly supports sanctions against Iran.[3]
Terrorism[edit]
Warren said America's number 1 responsibility is to protect Americans from terrorism. She says it's not a good idea to strip homegrown terrorists of their citizenship.[4]
Domestic policy[edit]
A******n[edit]
She is pro-choice and opposes any Supreme Court nominees who oppose a******n.[5]
Defense spending[edit]
Warren supports defense spending cuts. She has suggested reducing the size of the standing army to reduce deficit.[6]
DREAM Act[edit]
Warren supports the passage of the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.[7]
Gun control[edit]
Warren supports reinstating an extended magazine long rifle weapons ban as well as more rigorous background screenings, including for people who purchase firearms at gun shows, and she opposes limits on the sharing of firearms trace information.[8]
Healthcare[edit]
Warren supports the Affordable Care Act and opposed repealing it.
In the 2008 book, Health at Risk, in the chapter Get Sick, Go Broke, Warren and Deborah Thorne wrote that We approach the health care debates from a single perspective: maintaining the financial stability of families confronting illness or injury. The most obvious solution would be universal single-payer health care.[9]
Marijuana[edit]
Warren has expressed support for medical marijuana.[10] Though she is against legalization for recreational use.
L**T rights[edit]
She supports same-sex marriage, repealing DOMA, and passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).[11]
Occupy movement[edit]
Warren claims to have "created much of the intellectual foundation" for Occupy movement.[12]
Structure of government[edit]
Campaign reform[edit]
Warren opposed the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court Citizens United v. Federal E******n Commission and supports the DISCLOSE Act which would limit the 2010 Supreme Court ruling.[13]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau[edit]
Warren was an early advocate for the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bureau was established by the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act signed into law by President Obama in July 2010. In anticipation of the agency's formal opening, for the first year after the bill's signing, Warren worked on implementation of the bureau as a special assistant to the president. While liberal groups and consumer advocacy groups pushed for Obama to nominate Warren as the agency's permanent director, Warren was strongly opposed by financial institutions and by Republican members of Congress who believed Warren would be an overly zealous regulator.[14][15][16] Reportedly convinced that Warren could not win Senate confirmation as the bureau's first director,[17] Obama turned to former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and in January 2012, over the objections of Republican Senators, appointed Cordray to the post in a "recess appointment".[18][19]
TARP oversight[edit]
On November 14, 2008, Warren was appointed by United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to chair the five-member Congressional Oversight Panel created to oversee the implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.[20] The Panel released monthly oversight reports that evaluated the government bailout and related programs.[21] During Warren's tenure, these reports covered foreclosure mitigation, consumer and small business lending, commercial real estate, AIG, bank stress tests, the impact of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) on the financial markets, government guarantees, the automotive industry, and other topics.[a]
Taxes[edit]
Warren supports the Buffett Rule, which would restore the Clinton tax rates on the top income bracket.[22]