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In reply to the discussion: Do you feel that Hillary is being bashed by Democrats?? [View all]Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)First, to q1, maybe, because I assume there are some registered Dems who are bashing her, although I can't name any specifically off the top of my head. Yes to q2, 'It takes more than 'just being a woman' to run for President' is a flippant and dismissive statement to be making about any woman running for office. I wouldn't even say that about Carly Fiorina, for instance. After all, as bad as she is on certain issues, HRC is still more qualified to be President than any of the likely bozos on the right, no matter how many tallywhackers they have among them. For q3, yes, obviously you can learn a lot about any person by how they respond to criticism or 'attacks', depending upon your viewpoint.
I certainly want 'more than just being a Democrat'. Hell, Lincoln Chafee is supposedly planning to run as a Democrat. I want someone I believe will address every social issue EVERY Democrat should care about, AND climate change AND economic injustice/inequality. Why should I just look for a candidate who will be decent on generic Democratic ideals, if I can instead get all of those from most Dems out there? Why not look for one who will be 'Hillary+' - Hillary good on social issues, AND good on climate change and economic issues? One who supports a sustainable, liveable environment for all over profits for corporations and shareholders? One who knows that lower levels of economic inequality improve the economy for everyone, while large differences between 'rich and poor' result in economic crashes and slow growth?