Clinton's Favorability numbers all over the news

[HassleCat]

I'm not even sure what "favorability" means. All the major news outlets this morning are blasting us with the drop in Clinton's favorability ratings, as if this were the sole qualification to be president. We need to stop thinking this way when we vote for candidates. "I like this guy" is what stuck us with GW Bush. If I wanted somebody to hang out with, I might pick Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, but I don't vote for pals and buddies. I vote for president. This "favorability" thing is too much like a popularity contest.

[Sheepshank]

1. OMG...the media finally has something to wrap their teeth around

they are hungry for news of Clinton. The news cycle is too milquetoast for circulation numbers, this stuff will sell, I tell ya!! They finally have something and as is the wont for lazy news media, one story filters down to at leat 50 outlets, which will filter even further to 1500 opinion pieces and blogs.

The Republicans and Bernie supporters have been bashing her constantly. She hasn't even stepped up her game yet. I'm not worried. The circle of life, what will be will be....etc etc

[ibegurpard]

2. Bernie Sanders could have not been in the race at all

She would still be the candidate raising tons of well-heeled and corporate money, she would still be having to answer questions about TPP and Keystone, she would still be dogged by her IWR vote and the derugulatory theme of Bill's term in office. Bernie has benefitted from both the fatigue with Democratic corporate appeasement AND his history and record of standing up for the values many people think the Democratic Party should be supporting.

[artislife]

3. Yup nt

[Fawke Em]

4. Wait - I thought us Bernie supporters weren't numerous enough

to put a dent in HRC's flanks.

Can't have your cake and eat it, too.