Shut-out Dems longing for Hillary - and Bill ( Clinton room post)

[OKNancy]

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/house-democrats-bill-clinton-hillary-clinton-114746.html

Congressional Democrats for the past six years have lamented their chilly relationship with President Barack Obama. He doesn’t schmooze enough, they say. He is missing the glad-handing gene that makes politics fun. He just doesn’t get it.
But they are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel: the prospect of a Clinton back in the White House.

Hillary Clinton’s all-but-certain 2016 bid has perked up Democrats, as they once again dream of invites to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, rowdy late-night dinners, overnights in the Lincoln Bedroom and, not least, consultation on policy and politics.
While Hillary is certainly different than her husband, former President Bill Clinton, Democrats have seen her in action on the Hill, where she was adept at developing relationships. And more recently, she’s shown she isn’t afraid to tangle with Congress on Benghazi.
“There was a very close connection between House Democrats and the Clinton presidency,” California Rep. Zoe Lofgren said. “Usually I would be over at the White House at least once a week doing something, and I thought that built a lot of goodwill. I think if [Hillary] does run, she will become president, and there is a lot of excitement on that. He was a very collegial person, and she is her own person but she knows her way around.”

[OKNancy]

1. One of the worst things about the looney left/right is ridiculing the ability to get along

with "enemies"

Politics is not the same as living on the block with a Republican neighbor.
A good politicians woos and cajoles and tries to forge relationships with the other side.

Being nasty to your opponent is for the keyboard warrior.

Being gracious and a good politician is a point in favor of Hillary Clinton, not one against her.

[Maedhros]

2. "Looney Left"

[OKNancy]

3. The looney, both left and right

make up stuff or exaggerate.
Example: Hillary is the same as a Republican. No, that is looney.

( this post is in the Hillary Clinton group )

[Maedhros]

4. It's a rather broad brush to call "looney" those on the left that disagree with you.

That's the kind of thing Republicans do, and we should refrain from it on this site.

[OKNancy]

5. those WHO disagree are not all looney

I reserve "looney" for the true nuts.

[Maedhros]

6. Not a helpful distinction - circular reasoning. [n/t]

[OKNancy]

7. bless your heart