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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why Electing Hillary in ’16 Is More Important Than Electing Obama in ’08 [View all]katmondoo
(6,454 posts)7. That's why we have Trump
No one is willing to even believe one word that doesn't disparage Hillary, not one word of teeny tiny praise. So live with the Trumpers be happy
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Why Electing Hillary in ’16 Is More Important Than Electing Obama in ’08 [View all]
one_voice
Feb 2016
OP
I voted for Obama's platform. Hillary's platform is "it's my turn, goddamnit!"
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#2
It is nice to read thoughtful political pieces...something that is clearly becoming much more rare.
anotherproletariat
Feb 2016
#4
Not the first. Notice how many of the character attacks made by others here on those who
Amimnoch
Feb 2016
#33
It is beautifully done. That stunt could have cost him a lot. Everyone moved on instead,
Lucinda
Feb 2016
#22
She certainly didn't find it difficult to "cooperate" (aka collaborate) with Republicans.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2016
#16
No, I will never be "ready for Hillary". I am a Democrat. A liberal, Progressive Democrat,
djean111
Feb 2016
#19
Electing a Democrat might be more important, but I don't see Hillary being that person.
Vinca
Feb 2016
#20
ya that was after the '08 election, sounds almost as though he was preparing for '16 or something
azurnoir
Feb 2016
#57
I'm not sure what you mean... He was pretty much saying she could have killed his career, but didn't
Lucinda
Feb 2016
#58
it was after the election and she had already been anointed for the SoS position
azurnoir
Feb 2016
#59
I really like when Hillary laughs with delight and points to an imaginary person in the crowd
BernieforPres2016
Feb 2016
#32
That's one of my favorite moves, too. And you just know it's not part of the script.
merrily
Feb 2016
#52
It's as relevant as articles about which candidate I'ld like to have a beer with.
peacebird
Feb 2016
#26