Dem self-loving exercise one: What do you admire about Hillary the most?

[Colobo]

Given the fact that we have endured through several months of self-inflicted attacks on our candidates, I think we need to take a break and give space to some positive thoughts. We have an excellent field of presidential candidates and we need to appreciate that.

So, in an attempt to keep alive the spirit of unity, I say we have a weekly thread in which we can praise the virtues of our candidates, WITH NO FLAMING, HATING, OR ATTACKING ANY OF THE OTHER CANDIDATES! If this week we are talking about what we admire the most about Hillary, neither Obama nor Edwards or any of the others need to be mentioned here. There is no space here to talk trash about any candidate, so if you don't think you have anything positive to say about the candidate in question, don't post anything.

This week's question is- What do you admire about Hillary the most?

My answer: That she is in to win it, for real. She's one of the most prepared candidates I've ever seen. It's really a pleasure to watch her in action, because she knows what she is doing. Very skilled politician.

What about YOU?

[LeftCoast]

1. I admire the fact that the repukes threw everything they could at her

and she was still elected to the Senate. Whatever else you may say about her, she's not going to wilt under republican fire.

[William769]

2. Her dedication to children.

[DU9598]

3. She is a fighter

She is one tough person who will not flinch or hold punching back when attacked. She will take the war room theory to a new level to win. And win is what Democrats must do in 2008.

[ElizabethDC]

4. Great idea, Katz! I admire Hillary's work on behalf of women and children

over the course of her career.

You're right, we should have threads like this each week - it's like a big ol' group hug. :grouphug:

[Colobo]

5. I want you to take over this project for the next 2 weekends

given that I'll be in Spain (Costa del Sol) and I won't take my laptop with me. So, the same question, "What do you admire the most about________________?" Pick two candidates and let's see what people have to say about them!

I'm glad you like the idea. :hug:

[ElizabethDC]

7. I'll be in Spain, too, Katz!

Too funny. I'll be in Barcelona for 5 weeks starting this Wednesday. But I'll have my computer with me so I'll probably be able to do it.

[William769]

9. Ok another one on my chit list.

:evilgrin:

[Colobo]

10. Wow! That's amazing!

Have fun! Too bad you won't be in Málaga- it would have been awesome to meet! :)

[Control-Z]

26. Hey! I live on Malaga Way!

In So California. :(

I am jealous. I've always wanted to visit Spain.

I hope ElizabethDC and you, both, have a great time!

[William769]

8. Ok now you have pissed me off!

I've always wanted to go to Spain! x(

P.S. Hope you have a great and safe trip.

[Colobo]

13. Thanks, William!

I'll bring pictures!

[theoldman]

6. Hillary is not a phony. What you see is what you get.

I think that she will be trusted by the leaders of other nations.

[jefferson_dem]

11. She's a strong woman and a crafty politician.

I admire those qualities.

[MonkeyFunk]

12. I admire that

she doesn't quit. In 2000, anybody would've forgiven her for retiring from public life after what she'd been put through.

But she didn't - she ran for the Senate from one of the toughest states in the country - and handed that little twerp, Lazio, his ass.

She fights back.

[Forkboy]

14. She's a great speaker and debater,quick on her feet,and intelligent.

[TeamJordan23]

15. Her relationship with Bill Clinton

Having one of the greatest politicians on your side. Both are very tough and it shows in their campaigns.

[polichick]

16. Her intelligence and her strength. nt

[thereismore]

17. She recognized "The vast right-wing conspiracy". She fights. nt

[TwilightGardener]

18. Tough, smart, skilled, and yes, likeable.

[DemBones DemBones]

19. I admire her intelligence and I admire her for staying with Bill

when half the world seemed to be telling her to divorce him.

[DUgosh]

20. Chelsea

It takes more than luck raise a kid like that.

[nevergiveup]

23. She is a survivor

She is one tough lady who has been through crap. The cheap shots and criticism against her from the right wing and the press have been vicious. Her resilience is remarkable.

[election_2004]

34. Actually...

I think Chelsea has grown into a better person than both of her parents, partially in spite of their upbringing.

If Chelsea runs for political office someday, I'd consider supporting her. Let's just hope she doesn't use her parents' cronies and handlers.

[jobycom]

21. Smart, commanding, and experienced, by proxy and directly. nt

[AtomicKitten]

22. on the plus side, she is eminently qualified

She is smart, tough, savvy, and doesn't take crap from the GOP.

[BeyondGeography]

24. Diligent; she will not be outworked

[seasat]

25. She's very good at legislating.

We need a candidate that not only has good ideas but can get them through congress. Even within our own party we've got a diverse group of ideologies. You throw in the Repugs in the legislature and you need a president who can bring practice the art of politics well enough to get our agenda through. She's demonstrated in the Senate that she can do the one on one arm twisting and coalition building to accomplish that.

[fujiyama]

27. She's not a republican

That's the only selling point for me in '08.

Other than that...eh.

[w4rma]

28. "She is not a Republican." That is the only good thing I have to say about her. (nt)

[juajen]

30. I appreciate your restraint, honest.

I admire her ability to keep her cool, no matter what.

[dsc]

29. Several things

First and foremost I admire the fact she ran for the Senate when she could have retired to a good life with Bill. I would have been tempted to do just that.

She does her homework to an extent that is simply amazing. She is a very underestimated campaigner and has been a revelation in the debates. She could be President from day 1.

I like the fact that she is a woman. It is fitting our party be the first one to elect a woman to the White House.

[Straight Shooter]

31. She's got a mind like a steel trap and can go toe-to-toe with any Repub.

I also believe that she would be extremely effective in dealing with world leaders.

[Redneck Socialist]

32. She drives the pukes into a frothing rage.

That's got to count for something.

[election_2004]

33. I admire how she hasn't emulated the lunacy of Joementum

Although she can't really afford to, since she's running the Democratic presidential primaries.

[LeftishBrit]

35. She is intelligent, and she has managed to fight a truly vicious smear campaign...

that the right-wing have been waging against her ever since she was First Lady.

[StudentsMustUniteNow]

36. There is nothing to "admire" NT

[stevedeshazer]

37. She looks good in black?

She's not Bush.

DLC is better than Republican.

She's younger than Ralph.

She's open to a new campaign song.

Okay, I'm reaching here, and I shouldn't have to.

[CTD]

38. I admire how she's tricked many of you into supporting her...

...and how she's tricked you all into thinking she supports issues important to you.

It's a pretty slick deception.

[WinkyDink]

39. Her brilliance.

[proud patriot]

40. Sticking By Bill

I admire the commitment .