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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Why--Hillary in 2016 [View all]karynnj
(59,504 posts)201. Obama did not announce in 2005 - nor in 2006
He announced in 2007 - the first hints that he was seriously considering it in December 2006. Not to mention this was in the face of the "Hillary is inevitable".
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I'll tell you why. I love her, but she hasn't got the breadth and depth of exposure to be a credible
ancianita
Aug 2014
#495
congratulations for throwing a cup of kibble to a pack of ravenous Chihuahuas.
wyldwolf
Jul 2014
#483
If we want to "grow the Democratic presence in our elected officials"
winter is coming
Jul 2013
#190
I am with you on this Beacool and i hope SKP gets on board too---ur invited
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#54
I think the Democrat would have won out right had Perot not run BUT attacked Bush as he did
karynnj
Sep 2013
#308
Do you like the fact that Hillary was a war hawk on the Iraq War although she of all people
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#85
I don't know. But I think she would do well. We need better banking regulation and most
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#417
Elizabeth Warren's poll numbers are rising. Hillary is much higher but peaking.
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#421
Warren's poll numbers are rising. Hillary's have nowhere to do but down - and her history predicts
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#423
I don't care whether she announces. I think we should draft her as a candidate.
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#432
If she wins Iowa and New Hampshire I'll contribute to her campaign. But neither has announced, even.
ancianita
Aug 2014
#496
I think she is trying to win Iowa through procedural tinkering. Read that on DU
JDPriestly
Aug 2014
#499
Agreed that she's not good presidential material. From the standpoint of no international work and
ancianita
Aug 2014
#501
Ethically and morally i think Elizabeth Warren should have her face on Mt. Rushmore
Always Randy
Aug 2014
#506
They can make their money any way they want, but they will, if not consciously, then subconsciously
JDPriestly
Sep 2013
#228
I don't know. I would like to see her run. I think she could attract a lot of independent,
JDPriestly
Sep 2013
#394
Sorry, I'd MUCH rather someone like Elizabeth Warren sign or not sign a bill on H1B visa expansion
cascadiance
Oct 2013
#426
I think he will if Hillary is the Democratic Nominee but do you expect Obama to endorse Clinton
PoliticAverse
Jul 2013
#12
manny ---thank you for the response--have you seen the Mass. poll for Eliizabeth
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#21
Agree. We are all counting on her to set an example of what a Senator is supposed to be.
DhhD
Jul 2013
#142
Certainly, we can agree that most Democrats voted against attacking Iraq
MannyGoldstein
Jun 2014
#464
So, to be clear, you're thinking she did the right thing in voting to attack Iraq? nt
MannyGoldstein
Jun 2014
#467
Of course, I cannot, I suppose, choose to vote for anything but a Democrat in 2016,
djean111
Jul 2013
#13
I don't think many GOP women at all will vote for Hillary--after all, she killed Vince Foster! She
Nay
Sep 2013
#356
Just a slight correction....I think you mean Ron Brown and not Edward Brown
RFKHumphreyObama
Dec 2014
#543
I think a thread on the TPP would be good - but then again, perhaps a thread of its own
djean111
Sep 2013
#348
If the TPP is indeed as bad as it seems to be, it will affect Hillary's presidential run.
djean111
Sep 2013
#392
Hey look ----I am from Connecticut --Eliizabeth Warren make a lot more sende to me geraphically
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#14
The polls always favor the entrenched old school powerful. Obama's numbers were low too.
NYC_SKP
Jul 2013
#18
There are plenty of groups supporting her possible bid, but she hasn't announced.
NYC_SKP
Jul 2013
#23
The Republicans are a little short on gray matter---they are not smart enough
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#133
I understand you completely---is there anyone building a team to primary her?
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#34
The no Way. = DLC, Iraq war, Corporate enabler. Hillary propaganda people go away plz
on point
Jul 2013
#40
thank you ON Point -let us not play in to the Republican Party's hands on this
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#41
Whenever Hillary's name comes up, a lot of you react emotionally and not with a clear head.
Beacool
Jul 2013
#47
Will she bring that ''Hope and Change" we were suppose to swallow? She's no progressive folks.
YOHABLO
Jul 2013
#59
No. And also, I don't accept the TPP, or drone warfare, or the Africom deployments,
Maedhros
Jul 2014
#490
I refuse to be bullied into voting for someone who will work against my interests.
Maedhros
Aug 2014
#494
HRC: Queen of the Blue Dogs/Third Way/"New DEMS"/DLC/"Centrism"/Aristocracy/1%
blkmusclmachine
Jul 2013
#69
I think it is ----and it's just one more indicator og how down to earth this man is
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#78
We are still paying for Bill Clinton's huge mistakes in signing NAFTA and signing away
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#84
what we really need is another 3 or 4 elections of Democrats in the White House
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#128
Good analysis Hippo--But Hillary WILL make those Red States purple more than Obama could have
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#306
thank you mvd --I think Obama would have been able to a lot more if we didn't lose the house in 2010
Always Randy
Jul 2013
#195
OK --let's take this apart --piece by piece---Appointment of the next Supreme Court Justice
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#235
Good Morning Ms Carolina----What am I smoking? Not Acapulco Gold--take a look at my brand
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#237
OK Carolina---is your answer "stay home" on Election day if Hillary is the nominee
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#245
Joe Biden is responsible for giving the job to Clarence "Long Dong Silver" Thomas
warrant46
Sep 2013
#303
Hi Sheila---thank you for your response--Here is a Conservative spin from the Daily Beast
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#240
Au contrar Ms Polichik---check in on Emily's list and a new site listed below
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#242
That's not a 65% approval rate. That is 65% who say they would vote for her in the primary at this
musicblind
Sep 2013
#362
I am under the impression that one of the reasons she is being touted is that she already has a war
djean111
Sep 2013
#333
Seriously, and asked with no sarcasm or rancor - is ginning up support for Hillary your job?
djean111
Oct 2013
#403
I am (rightly, I believe) worried she will use that bully pulpit for social security reforms
djean111
Oct 2013
#407
I have the same information --but I give the emotional support to those EW supporters
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#391
Nancy Pelosi: Hillary Clinton Would Be More Prepared For White House Than Obama, Bush-
Always Randy
Sep 2013
#385
Your first point is exactly why she will lose. You're focusing on personalities, ie 'the unbeatable
grahamhgreen
Nov 2013
#437
You are exactly right---it is from the position of keen observer that I write
Always Randy
Aug 2014
#507
I remember hearing of Hillary Clinton's inevitability in 2008. This is all theory and speculation.
EEO
Aug 2014
#508
Speculation (noun): the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
brooklynite
Aug 2014
#514
Primary---oh yes Eric Cantor went to one of those in Virginia a little while ago
Always Randy
Aug 2014
#524
Im out here in the actual world, and I can tell you she's not generating a ton of enthusiasm, yet.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2014
#547
You are right ---she needs a lot of new people too--i am hoping she picks the right vp
Always Randy
Aug 2014
#533
I would like to revisit this now with you and as the election comes closer
Always Randy
Apr 2015
#563
You win on BIG, BOLD, DIFFERENCE-MAKING dynamics and themes. Her very candidacy is HISTORIC.
RBInMaine
Dec 2014
#542
"The women vote coming from the entire country will be overwhelmingly for Hillary"
area51
Apr 2015
#555