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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I hope we agree that Webb is running to the center, Sanders to the left, and Clinton between those 2 [View all]elleng
(130,903 posts)1. Looks correct to me.
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I hope we agree that Webb is running to the center, Sanders to the left, and Clinton between those 2 [View all]
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
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The vagueness is not unintentional. Someone who prioritizes foreign policy might fairly respond by
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#3
One question I am seeking some input about is whether O'Malley and Chafee supporters
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#11
if we don't fix economic and foreign policy, what we do on the others won't matter
yurbud
Aug 2015
#10
Even for Bernie, it will be tough to shift course on a profoundly corrupt & dangerous foreign policy
yurbud
Aug 2015
#7
Thankfully foreign policy is one area that's under direct control of the executive branch.
RichVRichV
Aug 2015
#34
events and perception of events can be managed to force his hand or make the public clamor for
yurbud
Aug 2015
#42
Personally, I vote for the most liberal candidate in the primary and happily (wih no regrets) vote
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#12
I don't either but they're both far to the left of Pataki or Kasich or Christie (the least rightwing
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#13
Do your feelings about Chafee's social security proposal cause you to rank him 2nd most moderate?
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#15
I suspect on economics HRC would be to Chaffe's left and on foreign policy to his right.
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2015
#21
even at that some of sanders is more right of clinton and some of clinton more right of sanders
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#30
If I were to place the dividing line between left (progressive/liberal) and right/corporate,
NV Whino
Aug 2015
#22
if you line up the 6 Democrats included in most polls and the 17 Republicans, Webb is 6th of 23. I'm
Attorney in Texas
Aug 2015
#25
I like Webb. I'm centrist on some issues. But I don't like his Confederate beliefs.
NYCButterfinger
Aug 2015
#24
In all fairness I think it will be between Hillary and Bernie. Maybe O'Malley might gain some
still_one
Aug 2015
#45
I agree it is good to be presented with different perspectives, and it also gives all candidates an
still_one
Aug 2015
#47
I think that you are right , just dont ask Hillary to commit to anything on paper ;-)
CentralMass
Aug 2015
#26
well since Webb is against the Iran deal, and has no problem with the confederate flag, I am not
still_one
Aug 2015
#27