Clinton is also vetting Virginia Sen.
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The same networks reported that Clinton also met at her home with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, whose name has been less prominent on Clinton’s list of potential running mates. Tim Kaine for the vice presidency and campaigned with him in his home state Thursday.
But it seems like the choice that’s becoming less likely because Warren could be a risky pick for Clinton.
Recent polls have shown that out of the top contenders for the Dem VP spot-including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro, and Virginia Senator Thomas Kaine-Warren is the only potential candidate slated to induce some much-needed enthusiasm for the Clinton camp.
The meetings came as presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
Late last month, the Democratic governor said he “briefly” spoke with the former secretary of State about her search for a vice presidential candidate while Clinton was in Denver.
Warren has been asked to deliver a speech on the first night of the Democratic convention. Bernie Sanders, her primary competitor.
The presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee sat down Friday at her Washington D.C. home with Massachusetts Sen.
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The sources also said, “Ms. Warren and other individuals who received invitations on Tuesday to address the Philadelphia convention were told that their speaking times were subject to change depending on who was selected for vice president”. He would bring a Western presence to the ticket and offer a small businessman’s appeal to the ticket. He was tapped by President Barack Obama two years later to lead the housing agency. News stories displayed here appear in our category for and are licensed via a specific agreement between LongIsland.com and The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news organization.
