I know this site is pro-Warren. So am I. But we are nerds. My 20-something son convinced me that Sanders is the best choice for the top of the ticket, because he will generate the most popular enthusiasm, bring the most voters to the polls, and that’s what we need to win elections.
Evidence: Sanders raised the most money this quarter ($25.3 million), from many more donors (1,400,000). Warren comes in a close second ($24.6 million), but from fewer donors (943,000), about a 3:2 ratio. Still an impressive number, but! The money is about equal, but the money-where-your-mouth-is votes are with Sanders.
Sanders/Warren. Because, in 2020-2022, Sanders stays on the trail, whipping up popular enthusiasm. That's what he's good at.
In the meantime, Warren stays in Washington, shepherding legislation through Congress. She plays the inside game. That's what she's good at.
And if anybody – Republican or Democrat – dares to vote against us, then their district or state will get a visit from President Sanders. No mercy.
"We had Green New Deal, but YOUR representative voted against it! The next time he's home in your district, ask him WHY?!"
"We had Medicare-for-All, but YOUR senator voted against it! The next time he's home in your state, ask him WHY?!"
And then, after 2024, we clean the decks.