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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Electability [View all]H2O Man
(73,524 posts)36. You've nailed it.
I have mentioned a number of times that when I met and talked to Hillary in a very small setting, she was relaxed and very impressive. But that level of comfort definitely does not extend to campaigning. In fact, I had previously met her at a campaign event, and was not really impressed -- she seemed no different than a hundred other politicians.
Your description of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama's individual skills is perfect. They are, of course, both extreme examples of their individual styles.
And your last paragraph nails it, too. I suspect that's why so many people are turned off by politics.
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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