Reply #157: Hillary's Thin Resume?

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Valedictorian of her graduating class at Wellesley College
Work in Arkansas as State First Lady on issues pertaining to welfare of children
As First Lady, Task Force on National Health Care Reform -- yes, the initiative failed to get through, but the obstacles were (and are) enormous and the job still has to be completed. She has first-hand understanding to the obstacles.
As First Lady, lobbying efforts on behalf of Kennedy/Hatch State Children's Health Insurance Program, Adoption and Safe Families Act, and Foster Care Independence Act
Leadership on health issues relating to children (immunization) and women (mammogram awareness)
Contributed to investigation of Gulf War Syndrome
Helped create Office on Violence against Women
Traveled in more countries than any previous First Lady
Spoke in Beijing at Fourth World Conference on Women
Spoke out against mistreatment of women under Islamic fundamentalism in Afghanistan
Historical preservation efforts such as chairing "Save America's Treasures
As First Lady, she was NOT involved in major foreign policy or domestic policy initiatives, but observed these endeavors and discussed such on-going issues with her husband (it would have been inappropriate for her, as First Lady, to have more direct involvement). Instead, she ran her own independent domain of liaison activities between the White House and various national and international constituencies. This gave her executive level experience, not direct hands-on experience with handling foreign affairs or international crises.
As a U.S. Senator, promised to produce 200,000 jobs during campaign and followed through with targeted tax credits for job creation, concentrating on "clean" jobs in high-tech sectors of the economy. Has worked constructively with business leaders in NY, such as CEO of Corning.
Has sponsored bills promoting affordable higher education and long-term care.
Established strong relationships with other congressional leaders
Served on Budget Committee
Served on Armed Services Committee where her understanding of detailed information and strategic thinking were recognized and commended by military leaders
Served on Environment and Public Works Committee
Served on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Served on Special Committee on Aging
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Voted for military action in Afghanistan
Has visited both Afghanistan and Iraq since war began
Spoke out vigorously against Bush tax cuts
Sponsored Family Entertainment Protection Act (with Lieberman and Bayh)
Took leadership role in founding of Center for American Progress
Supported Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Urged creation of so-called Senate war-room
Led skeptical response to Gen. Petraeus's 2007 Iraq status report
Leadership role in effort to force Alberto Gonzales resignation
96% Liberal rating; 100% pro-choice rating; 90% pro-environment rating

"You have the nerve to refer to so-called fanatical Obama supporters, yet state *you* will not vote for the Democratic nominee in November unless it is *your* candidate, Hillary Clinton. Physician, heal thyself."

It is not about getting "my" candidate. There were other Democratic candidates that I could have supported whole-heartedly, perhaps more so than Clinton. Dennis K. comes to mind. No, my standard is less personal than you believe. I simply want a candidate with a reasonable level of preparedness for the presidency, rather than a freshman Senator who has never had primary responsibility for anything more substantial than a classroom. I don't think that is asking so very much.