I’m hopeful that when Clinton gets the chance to stock her cabinet and upper-level positions, she’ll make some interesting and diverse choices. She’s already committed to make 50% of her cabinet women, so I think we’re headed in the right direction.

You’re a moron. Kaine’s not perfect, of course (nobody is), but a definite asset to the ticket. A son of a welder who made it to Harvard Law School and then did missionary work instead of making big bucks and went on to public service. 100% rating by Planned Parenthood should allay any fears due to his being Catholic…

You mean she didn’t pick somebody who’s been known to her since the 90's, has a good track record as a Mayor/Governor/Senator and is fairly similar in views due to her own volition but did see because of some secret conspiracy set up by the DNC?

I completely agree! I didn’t want to write an essay, but there are just so many more VP candidates who not only possess more liberal ideals than Kaine, but also reflects the changing face of America (Rep Ellison, Al Franken, Elizabeth Warren, Raul Grijalva, come to mind).

But she’s putting her money on the moderates. I…

Competent is what we need in government. “Interesting” has gotten us Trump.

I’m so torn on Booker. He seems like an earnest guy, but he’s been so. dead. wrong. on education (as have many from both sides of the aisle, but I’ve read an inordinate amount about Newark since one of my favorite ed bloggers is from there) that it really undermines my support for him.

They same way they feel about your ability to communicate via inane rhetorical questions.

Gee, I don’t know.

Just caught it here on the Pacific. Well done, Banana Boat Brethren. Well fucking done.

I’ve always felt that we won’t have serious conversation about Gun Control until we get the NRA out of Washington, D.C. Nothing will get done until then.

These four could single handedly bring about change. By refusing to play.

Gun violence is a critically important part, obviously, and top of the list. However in addition to that, Lebron moving home when he’s rich enough to live anywhere at all really speaks to the rest of it.

I really wish they would have said Sandra Bland’s name. She, like other countless victims, are women as well. They are just as important as the men being gunned down and should not be silenced.

It’s a very exciting new era where some athletes have exited “the bubble” and are trying to make an impact on the larger, outside world. They are facing criticism form having genuine thoughts and ideas that transcend sports. I hope this trend continues. They are trying to be role models, which is of greater value than…

I would say it was a much broader statement then just on gun violence.

MA has to have a special election within a given number of days if a senate seat is vacated. Their governor would only appoint an interim senator until the election is held. And there is an argument to be made that Warren could resign in advance of the date when she actually steps down, shortening the time for an…

All of this creeps me out so much. “Yup, we fucked, America” is such a weird message coming from two grown-ass people - WHO HAVE EACH BEEN MARRIED BEFORE. So this whole “waiting until marriage” thing for them is so stupid. Not to mention they seem like the most painfully awkward couple. I give it a couple years, but…

That is a monstrosity. Diamonds are such bullshit.

I’m so confused because up until now I thought Fox was such a warm, pro-woman, pro-human environment and that Roger Ailes was a prince among men, and now my illusions have been shattered.

Fixed that for you.