Warren on her choice to replace Mike Pence: ‘I already have a dog’ | TheHill – The Hill

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenBiden assures supporters the primary is still 'wide open' in lengthy phone call: report Former HUD secretary criticizes Bloomberg on housing policy Warren: We are watching a descent into authoritarianism MORE (D-Mass.) told a voterthat she already has a dog when the 2020 White House hopeful was askedabout her choice to replace Vice President Pence.

The voter asked Warren at a town hall in Lebanon, N.H., on Sunday if she ever whispers to her dog Bailey, Who is going to be my Mike PenceMichael (Mike) Richard PenceRally crowd chants '46' for Donald Trump Jr. Warren on her choice to replace Mike Pence: 'I already have a dog' Buttigieg: 'I didn't set out to be the gay president' MORE?

I already have a dog, Warren responded.

The crowd cheeredin response to the senator's deadpan joke.

Warrenwent on to describe her ideal type of running mate, and Cabinet members, without naming any potential picks.

I want people who are there because they believe in public service. I want people who are gonna be good partners in this fight. I want people who are willing to pick up the tools that are already there and to use them on behalf of the public, she said. Its so easy to get discouraged and to say [Senate Majority Leader] Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellLawmakers trade insults over Trump budget cuts Overnight Defense: Trump says military may consider disciplining Vindman | Dems pick up another Republican for Iran war measure | Watchdog says over 2,000 people killed rebuilding Afghanistan Republicans scramble to avoid Medicare land mine MORE [R-Ky.] just ruins everything. There's a lot of truth in that, too, but it isn't everything. There is a lot we can still do.

Warren also said her ideal vice president is someone who is going to be in the fight with her.

I want smart people. ... I want people who have ideas. I want people who have worked in the fields, she added. I want people who believe that they can be part of putting government on the side of our citizens instead of on the sides of giant corporations.

Q: Do you whisper into Bailey's ear, "Who is gonna be my Mike Pence? Who is gonna look at me with adoring eyes?"@ewarren: I already have a dog. #WinWithWarren #Warren2020 pic.twitter.com/XwU23uUqEl

Warrens town hall in Lebanon is one of many campaign events she and her opponents are holding in New Hampshire ahead of Tuesdays first-in-the-nation primary.

Warren trailed former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegBiden assures supporters the primary is still 'wide open' in lengthy phone call: report Limbaugh on Buttigieg: 'America's still not ready to elect a gay guy kissing his husband on the debate stage' CNN announces Democratic town halls in Nevada MORE and Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersBiden assures supporters the primary is still 'wide open' in lengthy phone call: report Limbaugh on Buttigieg: 'America's still not ready to elect a gay guy kissing his husband on the debate stage' CNN announces Democratic town halls in Nevada MORE (I-Vt.) in last weeks chaotic Iowa caucuses, but she came in third, ahead of former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenLimbaugh on Buttigieg: 'America's still not ready to elect a gay guy kissing his husband on the debate stage' CNN announces Democratic town halls in Nevada Where 2020 candidates stand in Super Tuesday polls MORE, who had been regarded as the front-runner in the 2020 race.

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