Warren: Clinton can be trusted to fight Donald Trump

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Warren: Clinton can be trusted to fight Donald Trump
By LISA LERER and KEN THOMAS

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elizabeth Warren offered an impassioned endorsement of Hillary Clinton on Monday, vouching for her as someone who could be trusted to fight for workers and fend off Donald Trump.

The two most powerful women in the Democratic Party clasped hands and held them high overhead, offering a powerful visual and a preview of what could be a historic presidential ticket.

"Here's what it boils down to. Hillary has brains. She has guts. She has thick skin and steady hands," said Warren, a champion of the party's liberal base, before 2,600 cheering supporters at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. "But most of all, she has a good heart. And that's what America needs."

Later, in a speech in Chicago, Clinton turned to the issue that has dogged her for more than a quarter century: Her trustworthiness. She pledged to earn it and defended what some say are too-cautious statements that can sound calculated.

"I personally know I have work to do on this front. A lot of people tell pollsters they don't trust me," Clinton told the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, adding: "You can't just talk someone into trusting you, you've got to earn it."

The picture-perfect image in Ohio marked an important moment of party unity after Clinton's long-fought primary against liberal challenger Bernie Sanders, who has not yet endorsed his former rival. And with Warren under consideration to be Clinton's running mate, it may also be a glimpse of the party's future.

Warren showed how she could play attacker-in-chief against Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, calling him a "small, insecure money-grubber," ''a nasty man" and "goofy."

An unprecedented two-woman ticket would electrify the party's liberal wing, boosting enthusiasm for Clinton's campaign as she continues to face high unfavorable ratings.

Warren could also help Clinton combat the perception that the multimillionaire former first lady is disconnected from the struggles of working Americans — an image promoted by Sanders during his campaign.

Her arm over Warren's shoulder, Clinton lavished praise on the progressive star, whom she called a "friend" and a "great leader."

"She is considered so terrific, so formidable, because she tells it like it is," she said.

Warren returned the compliment, saying of Clinton: "She just remembers who really needs someone on their side and she gets up and keeps right on fighting for the people who need her the most."

The two women have never been close, according to aides, who note their Senate service didn't overlap and they worked in different corners of the Obama administration. Clinton served as secretary of state, while Warren helped establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

At times, their relationship has seemed almost frosty. Warren wrote in a 2004 book that as a senator from New York, Clinton "could not afford such a principled position" on legislation that would make it harder for consumers to relieve their debt through bankruptcy laws. She also implied that Clinton was short-tempered and impatient with her staff.

There was little of that distance on Monday. Together, they slammed Trump, casting him as a small-minded, self-interested billionaire who would destroy the country's economy.

"Donald Trump is the guy who wants it all for himself," said Warren. "And watch out. Because he will crush you into the dirt to get whatever he wants."

She's taken his hits in return: He blasted her as "Pocahontas," Republicans claim that Warren fabricated Native American ancestry to help boost her legal career. Warren says she never used her background for unfair advantage.

"Crooked Hillary is wheeling out one of the least productive senators in the U.S. Senate, goofy Elizabeth Warren, who lied on heritage," Trump tweeted on Monday. Later, he called her "a racist" and "a fraud," in an interview with NBC News.

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, a Republican who lost his Senate seat to Warren in 2012, said Clinton "is considering making someone vice president who has very serious character flaws when it comes to honesty and credibility" in dealing with her heritage. Republicans say Warren fabricated her ethnic background to gain an employment advantage. Warren denies the accusation. Brown — who moved to New Hampshire to run for Senate in 2014 and lost that race, too — on Monday suggested Warren get a DNA test to clear up the heritage matter.

Warren's tough assault on Trump is valued by Clinton, who aides say particularly appreciates surrogates that don't mince words in their attacks.

"I do just love to see how she gets under Donald Trump's skin," said Clinton.

Warren has been trying to endear herself to Clinton in other ways. Days after a private meeting at Clinton's home, Warren stopped by her campaign headquarters in Brooklyn to deliver a pep talk to staffers.

She's being vetted by lawyers involved in Clinton's vice presidential search, and they've asked Warren for documents and to complete a questionnaire. The next step: a private interview with Clinton.

Other candidates under consideration include Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a well-liked lawmaker from an important general election battleground state; and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro of Texas, a rising star in the Democratic Party.

Clinton remains weeks away from making her pick, according to aides.

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Thomas reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Steve Peoples in Washington and Sophia Tareen in Chicago contributed to this report.

-- (c) Associated Press 2016-06-28

[NovaBlue05]

"Clinton can be trusted to fight Donald Trump" ?

I wonder how long it took Warren to think of something Hillary could be trusted with

Her surrogates and her media will be throwing the punches though.

[bangkokheat]

god help america

[Doc46]

Maybe she can be thrusted,,,,but that does not mean that she will succeed,,,

[SOTIRIOS]

...how disgusting and pathetic.....

[NickJ]

Elizabeth lil Indian Warren.

[Buzzz]

The Full Senate trusted her 94-2 when they approved her as Secretary of State.

Please turn off that crap you watch on FOX and the silly conspiracy shows.

Edited June 28, 2016 by Buzzz

[jippytum]

Donald cut short your golfing holiday in the UK and return home ....Your country needs you !!!!

[Pimay1]

The Full Senate trusted her 94-2 when they approved her as Secretary of State.

Please turn off that crap you watch on FOX and the silly conspiracy shows.

That was then. This is now.

[grumpyoldman]

Elizabeth lil Indian Warren.

Ah yes, the name calling...........so Presidential !

Seems Donald and his crew can't get past the 8th grade regarding this kinda stuff.

Nice to know people actually support juvenile mentality for the highest office.

How about this guy for Trump's VP? Right along those lines, and a lot of fun to boot, no?

[mopar71]

The Full Senate trusted her 94-2 when they approved her as Secretary of State.

Please turn off that crap you watch on FOX and the silly conspiracy shows.

And that is supposed to make her above criticism?

Do not turn off Fox News, that is one of the few ways people get to hear about her crimes which the msn is complicit in by hiding them from the American people.

[Buzzz]

The Full Senate trusted her 94-2 when they approved her as Secretary of State.

Please turn off that crap you watch on FOX and the silly conspiracy shows.

And that is supposed to make her above criticism?

Do not turn off Fox News, that is one of the few ways people get to hear about her crimes which the msn is complicit in by hiding them from the American people.

The 94 Senators that approved her don't believe the garbage the see on FOX apparently.

Otherwise they might have mentioned all those crimes at the hearing.

[mopar71]

I have never understood the attention Warren gets. If she were Republican and lied about having Indian heritage in order to get special consideration on her job she would have immediately be out of politics. But liberals eat that stuff up.

Hillary will never choose her as a running mate though. Zero upside. Warren would only get her votes in blue states anyway.

[ilostmypassword]

I have never understood the attention Warren gets. If she were Republican and lied about having Indian heritage in order to get special consideration on her job she would have immediately be out of politics. But liberals eat that stuff up.

Hillary will never choose her as a running mate though. Zero upside. Warren would only get her votes in blue states anyway.

First of all, it's a lie that she lied. And no evidence at all she lied to get a job. She may be mistaken about her heritage - it's common in Oklahoma to claim Cherokee ancestry - , but there's a difference between lying and being wrong. I But even if she had lied, the reason the right wing is bringing this up is because they're deathly afraid of her. Just go to youtube and look at the many videos of her roasting the rich and powerful and calling out their lies. Elizabeth Warren is what the right wing wants Americans to believe that Trump is - an enemy of the elites. Remember, Trump actually wants to allow banks to massively risk depositiors money all over again and risk another huge recession if not depression. Some agent of change he is.

[MaxYakov]

Maybe she can be thrusted,,,,but that does not mean that she will succeed,,,

Frankly, I don't see her personally as being "thrustable".

Her latest proposals are an "exit tax" for companies leaving the US and the appointment of a "trade prosecutor", if she's elected. "Thrustable" concepts, for sure.

Edited June 28, 2016 by MaxYakov

[mrwebb8825]

"Later, in a speech in Chicago, Clinton turned to the issue that has dogged her for more than a quarter century: Her trustworthiness. She pledged to earn it and defended what some say are too-cautious statements that can sound calculated.

"I personally know I have work to do on this front. A lot of people tell pollsters they don't trust me," Clinton told the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, adding: "You can't just talk someone into trusting you, you've got to earn it."

So, suddenly, after 30+ years of lying, cheating and stepping on anyone who got in her way she's telling you to vote for her anyway and she'll "work on it"??

Maybe she should borrow JB's slogan and change it to; "Hill Can Fix It" with the "it" being her corrupt personality and tiny black heart.

[NovaBlue05]

The Full Senate trusted her 94-2 when they approved her as Secretary of State.

Please turn off that crap you watch on FOX and the silly conspiracy shows.

You put a lot of faith that members of Congress consider ethics, honesty and morality when approving of an appointment....or even voting on a bill for that matter. Hillary was given SoS in return for her husbands endorsement to Obama in the General election. Besides, the establishment on both sides knew it she could only make things worst which in turn makes money for the oligarchs. To that end, she succeeded in the position.

Why fight Clinton's appointment anyway ? Not like it is a SCOTUS with a lifetime appointment. Cabinet appointees are lapdogs to the President and replacable.

[atyclb]

Hers what former defense secretary rumsfeld says about clintons trustworthyness

[Briggsy]

Rumsfeld??? I thought he was still in hiding.

There's another 1 million vote swing to Clinton right there.

[ilostmypassword]

Hers what former defense secretary rumsfeld says about clintons trustworthyness

Donald Rumsfeld is your idea of an honest person? Cleary, his leadership during the Iraq war has earned him accolades from....you...and...I can't think of anyone else, offhand.

[ggt]

This posting is so filled with ironies, distortions, and out-right bs...one scarcely knows where to begin...

Warren is known for not mincing words...she would compliment Clinton's approach of skirting her service record, criminal activity while in office, and do what Dems do best...attack someone's looks and success while twisting every word they utter to try and make them look bad...

Clinton would be the final straw...of the disaster Obama has created...the final nail in the US economy and world credibility...

[NovaBlue05]

I have never understood the attention Warren gets. If she were Republican and lied about having Indian heritage in order to get special consideration on her job she would have immediately be out of politics. But liberals eat that stuff up.

Hillary will never choose her as a running mate though. Zero upside. Warren would only get her votes in blue states anyway.

Hillary will use Warren between now and the Convention to try and warm up the Bern and his followers and then pay her cab fare back to the Senate floor.

If she could, Clinton would pick her husband as only another Clinton can be trusted to follow the playbook.

Edited June 28, 2016 by NovaBlue05

[NovaBlue05]

Hers what former defense secretary rumsfeld says about clintons trustworthyness

Donald Rumsfeld is your idea of an honest person? Cleary, his leadership during the Iraq war has earned him accolades from....you...and...I can't think of anyone else, offhand.

Agree that using Cheney or his trusty sidekick Rumsfeld presents a less than compelling argument

[NovaBlue05]

Maybe she can be thrusted,,,,but that does not mean that she will succeed,,,

Frankly, I don't see her personally as being "thrustable".

Her latest proposals are an "exit tax" for companies leaving the US and the appointment of a "trade prosecutor", if she's elected. "Thrustable" concepts, for sure.

She can however be thrusted into the White House as she is being enabled by the largest money machine ever assembled

[Buzzz]

Hers what former defense secretary rumsfeld says about clintons trustworthyness

"I'm not going to endorse him but I am going to vote for him." (as he holds his nose)

That says allot when a first class scumbag like Rumsfeld won't endorse the Dumb Donald.

[Buzzz]

Looks like the fake scandal BENGAZZIII! has died a natural death and is now officially buried in the FOX Scandal Graveyard.

Eight separate Republican Congressional inquiries, 10 committees, at least in 15 hearings, 64 briefings, 72 interviews, 252 witness appearances, and has provided 100,000 pages of documents and wasted more than 7 million taxpayer dollars — chasing conspiracy theories in an effort to damage Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.

Even Committee Chairman own staffer said “nothing” could have been done to prevent the American deaths in Benghazi.

The Committee was a taxpayer-funded witch hunt against Hillary Clinton. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy admitted when he said last fall that the committee was formed to drive down Clinton’s poll numbers and make her appear “untrustable.”

Add the $7 million investigation to the $60 million dollar Whitewater investigation + the $millions on the emails = NOTHING.

Isn't it time the taxpayers demand a refund from these Republican scammers?

[atyclb]

Hers what former defense secretary rumsfeld says about clintons trustworthyness

Donald Rumsfeld is your idea of an honest person? Cleary, his leadership during the Iraq war has earned him accolades from....you...and...I can't think of anyone else, offhand.

sorry but where did i say honest person? interesting because i'd imagine he be for clinton since she represents a continuation of endless wars ie; terror started by cheney/bush and company. i wont comment further about him especially in regards to things that happened and didnt happen on 9 11

[quandow]

"Trusted" and "Hillary" shouldn't be in the same sentence.

[Alive]

This clip shows how Warren felt about Clinton in 2004. It shows positives and negatives. You decide. This is from Bill Moyers interview with Warren in 2004. It's quite a shock how Clinton flipped under pressure. Warren pointed out the serious problems in the financial industry prior to the housing collapse in the US.

Interesting part on Clinton:

The full Interview:

[mopar71]

"Trusted" and "Hillary" shouldn't be in the same sentence.

Not unless the word "trusted" is preceded by the word "least".