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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Electability [View all]tularetom
(23,664 posts)29. Somebody is trying to make Hillary Clinton into something she isn't
She isn't an extoverted master bullshitter like Bill Clinton or a quick thinking and inspiring orator like President Obama.
Her speaking style is forced and flat and she appears defensive and uncomfortable in impromptu public encounters. To me, while she may badly want to be president, she really would rather not go through all the effort that is required to become president.
I believe Bill is pushing her hard. He constantly needs validation and this is one way of keeping his name in front of the public.
I'm not even sure there is a "real" Hillary Clinton. Even if there is, its obvious that the one we're seeing in this campaign, isn't it. The reason she seems so bogus is that she is.
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Right, but in a primary you want to vote for the best candidate *who can win*
Recursion
Mar 2016
#17
Sanders "could be viewed by some as a dangerous threat. In my opinion." How so?
ebayfool
Mar 2016
#24
No courage of convictions. Been seeing a lot of smarmy stuff posted lately, then deleted when ...
ebayfool
Mar 2016
#39