2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I'd like to know why you feel Hillary favors Wall Street and Corporate America (VERY LONG POST) [View all]Lucinda
(31,170 posts)over Sanders, since she was actually there talking to groups in person and Bernie is just now reaching widespread recognition (which I think is well deserved btw.)
I happen to think she is a good speaker, though many say the opposite. But at the same I doubt there is anyone over 18 in this country, or probably most countries, who doesn't already know who she is. So far, I've seen nothing yet to lead me to believe she acted improperly, and I also think she has more on her plate than just fishing for votes. When she runs for office, she has a track record of listening as much, or more, than she talks. So I think her speeches were more about promoting Dem ideas and making new connections. The Clinton's are doing good work with their foundations, and speaking fees, as well as meeting new people, were probably a big factor in making the circuit. They would be for me if I were in her situation. I don't doubt the exposure was a extra benefit they were well aware of - though maybe not of primary concern. Just my opinion, nothing to back it up!
I think a HUGE part of her deciding to run was protecting the ACA. Health care has been a huge part of her life's work and I don't think she wants to give the Reps any opportunity to scrap it.