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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]Live and Learn
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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