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sadoldgirl

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20. The problem as I see it is

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #13)

Sun Mar 8, 2015, 12:37 PM

Mar 2015

that a deal was struck with the Party, so that
HRC would not engage in a huge floor fight at
the convention.

Thus not we, but the party has the say. The fact
that the Dems in the Senate gave her a more visible
place, and a new task indicates that the party has no
wish to support her running for higher office.

They are not worried about Bernie at all.

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Hillary's Only Hope To Tame Worst Habits: A Real Primary Challenge - Preferably From Elizabeth Warren [View all] Segami Mar 2015 OP

Really, really interesting article, Segami RiverLover Mar 2015 #1

"...If Clinton wants to rebuild trust with voters.. Segami Mar 2015 #2

Its too bad Media Matters is run by Hillary's David Brock. RiverLover Mar 2015 #3

David Brock reflects on his Clinton evolution Segami Mar 2015 #4

that explains a lot. transactionalism at its best. nashville_brook Mar 2015 #5

I was really surprised when I learned that, from a fellow DUer RiverLover Mar 2015 #21

i'm sure there's a historical narrative about Brock's switch from conservative to nashville_brook Mar 2015 #22

Hillary already had a real primary challenge in 2003. So real, she lost. phantom power Mar 2015 #6

Unfortunately Warren is NOT running..... we need to get that fact into our heads groundloop Mar 2015 #7

I want a viable more progressive candidate Cryptoad Mar 2015 #15

Segami, here's my thing on Hillary... nashville_brook Mar 2015 #8

most excellent! ellennelle Mar 2015 #9

actually moved to Flori-duh :) nashville_brook Mar 2015 #10

Couldn't have said it better myself. Even if I thought Ms Clinton would fight for the Nay Mar 2015 #12

if the voters aren't excited about the nominee...if it's just "her time" nashville_brook Mar 2015 #16

Agreed. It's not hard to see that Dem voters aren't showing up because they feel Nay Mar 2015 #25

Agreed. And too think.. Segami Mar 2015 #14

oppo research on the Clintons is a corporate endeavor at this point. nashville_brook Mar 2015 #17

What is next on DU Cryptoad Mar 2015 #11

Imagine being in a fight with your worst enemy. Savannahmann Mar 2015 #23

I don't want a 'curbed' or 'reined in' candidate by any name HereSince1628 Mar 2015 #13

The problem as I see it is sadoldgirl Mar 2015 #20

I think if Elizabeth Warren chose to get in, she would be a viable contender. Vinca Mar 2015 #18

Exactly! RiverLover Mar 2015 #24

this is *the* gail sheehy? has she no editors? are all papers computer-generated these days? ND-Dem Mar 2015 #19

Same old same old, nothing new here, nothing here to promote Warren, nothing for anyone to put their Thinkingabout Mar 2015 #26

In 2012, the New York Daily News endorsed Romney Agnosticsherbet Mar 2015 #27