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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama supports Clinton, but IMO he resonates more with Bernie's message and goals [View all]Armstead
(47,803 posts)32. It's a primary election
In the final days of the primary -- as she is trying to finish Sanders off -- she trots out progressive ideas like expanding Medicate eligibility and this one to look like she actually is a progressive
Why didn't she start out with such positions if she actually believes in them? Because she thought she wouldn't need to. She figured she could cinch it by being a nice social liberal while avoiding any difficult positions and issues.
Now that Sanders and the appx. 40 percent who have voted for him are being a thorn in her side, she has to pretend that she is just as progressive -- or more progressive.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/hillary-clinton-progressive-fed-reforms_us_5734c8fce4b060aa78199d25
Clinton had said virtually nothing about her agenda for the powerful central bank until now.
The Fed Up campaign, a coalition of progressive groups headed by the Center for Popular Democracy that has been at the forefront of recent efforts to make Federal Reserve reform a key part of the liberal agenda, confirmed that it has been in talks with the Clinton campaign for months.
Secretary Clinton did the right thing today by coming out in favor of reforming the Federal Reserve, said Ady Barkan, director of Fed Up. Were very excited that she listened to the voices of community leaders from around the country who have said that we need a Federal Reserve that reflects and represents the American people and that creates a strong economy for all.
The Fed Up campaign, a coalition of progressive groups headed by the Center for Popular Democracy that has been at the forefront of recent efforts to make Federal Reserve reform a key part of the liberal agenda, confirmed that it has been in talks with the Clinton campaign for months.
Secretary Clinton did the right thing today by coming out in favor of reforming the Federal Reserve, said Ady Barkan, director of Fed Up. Were very excited that she listened to the voices of community leaders from around the country who have said that we need a Federal Reserve that reflects and represents the American people and that creates a strong economy for all.
Wait until the General. It'll be back to the modern equivalent of Dick Morris Triangulation and school uniforms and v-chips and a chicken in every pot.
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Obama supports Clinton, but IMO he resonates more with Bernie's message and goals [View all]
Armstead
May 2016
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Trade Deals=Global Coup Against Democracy=Obama-Clinton-and-similar candidates doing this globally
Baobab
May 2016
#23
Considering what Hillary said about him in 2008, I doubt he would be as petty as that
Sejon
May 2016
#28
Sanders lack of judgment makes Sanders a very poor choice to contine Obama's legacy
Gothmog
May 2016
#14
That is one tired meme. You don't discuss issues because you cannot. Armstead wins.
snowy owl
May 2016
#38
You understand that saying "We can do better" is not the same as throwing away a legacy, right?
TCJ70
May 2016
#26
Silly proposals. That others offer but we cannot - the richest nation cannot.
snowy owl
May 2016
#39
No. He would renegotiate trade agreements which is the same thing Obama has done. Bernie will,
pampango
May 2016
#46
pragmatism is not a bad thing...obama's strength has been in compromise and working out issues
beachbum bob
May 2016
#5
The right drew lines in the sand. Where was the compromise? He was ready to sell us down the river
snowy owl
May 2016
#40
Obama left home owners behind. $350M left on the table due to his timidity. 13 bankers shaking...
snowy owl
May 2016
#42
His skills is his ability to write and deliver speeches. Maybe those will save his legacy-doubt it.
snowy owl
May 2016
#44
You must have forgotten his recent Howard University speech that led Sanders supporters
Trust Buster
May 2016
#16
Clinton in an unscipted debate moment on Obama: He is NO different then me. She was right.
Skwmom
May 2016
#21
Obama doesn't believe the "Hillary is corrupt and a corporatist" netroots meme
BootinUp
May 2016
#29