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In reply to the discussion: Do y'all realize how much the Joe Biden "frontrunner" talk smacks of white male entitlement? [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)But that was often used against her - supposedly as evidence that she was too establishment, too Washington, a sellout, etc. Her 8 years as First Lady was often held against her - she was blamed for everything and anything her husband did that we didnt like (e.g., the Crime Bill, his adultery), was criticized for being overly ambitious in wanting to return to the White House - and was used as an evidence that shed been around too long and needed to move on so we could have some new blood. And now, despite her vast experience, every time she opens her mouth, people clamor for her to shut up and go away.
Its not just her. Nancy Pelosi and Diane Feinstein have lately been told - even on DU- that theyve been on the scene too long and should move on to make way for newer, fresher faces. This even though, like Hillary, theyve been in national politics for less than half the time Biden has been.
Nevertheless, Bidens 45 years in Washington - including 30 as a Senator - are being hailed as proof of his experience and readiness. No one is blaming him for any policy or action by Obama that we dont like (even though, unlike Hillary, he was an official part of the administration) or attacking him for the Crime Bill (which, again unlike Hillary, he DID vote for) or saying hes been around too long or that HIS 8 years at the side of the President makes him old news or that his obvious ambition to be President is a bad thing.
Im pointing out a double standard thats as plain as day, but this clearly has hit some nerves.