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In reply to the discussion: OK - so what if it's Hillary in 2016? [View all]EndElectoral
(4,213 posts)I also believe she's a lightning rod among Republican Clinton haters and will function as motivation for Republican voters.
Barrack Obama beat her in a primary she should have won. Her record has been since that election one of favoring the corporations more than the common guy. I don't think she's going to appeal to labor, progressives, or the young. She may get a tick up in women voting, but I think she'll also lose moderate men.
Right now if warren isn't running and Sanders is deemed too liberal, and Biden is ostracized continually in the press that a sleeper may emerge such as Democratic Governor who can run as an outside the beltway kind of campaign. Maybe a John Lynch. who was a very popular new Hampshire governor or perhaps someone like Howard Dean may enter the race. However, I believe both will acquiesce to Clinton.
Perhaps Wesley Clark may try and run again. He has the credentials, but hasn't caught on. Needs more donors and a solid financial base, but I think he'd be a good candidate.