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jimlup

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9. Perhaps true

Tue May 6, 2014, 01:15 PM

May 2014

but why have we become a nation where the main qualification for the presidency is family legacy? I'd vote for Hillary were she the democratic nominee but I don't necessarily see why she should be.

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"The Numbers Don’t Lie: Jeb Bush Can’t Beat Hillary Clinton" [View all] applegrove May 2014 OP

Unless something goes wrong in 2016 (a major crisis) Dawson Leery May 2014 #1

These Absolute liberalmike27 May 2014 #28

...That explains the recent dredging up of Benghazi. Its all they have left. Just like Jeb. misterhighwasted May 2014 #2

They know this that's why they need to Benghazi the country SummerSnow May 2014 #3

And in the end it'll be 52-48. PeteSelman May 2014 #4

Sadly true. In this age of BRAND LOYALTY and hyper partisanship, both the Dems and the GOP have TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #17

Way too early to state any of this with any sort of confidence. Egnever May 2014 #5

Nobody can beat Hillary. Isn't that what they were all saying back in doc03 May 2014 #6

this is specifically referring to Republican contenders wyldwolf May 2014 #8

Yes, but many of us are more interested in how a real progressive like totodeinhere May 2014 #10

Yes, but many of us are not interested in yet another definition of "real progressive" wyldwolf May 2014 #11

You think Hillary can't be beat by a Republican? A lot can happen between now doc03 May 2014 #21

Again, the OP is specifically referring to Republican contenders wyldwolf May 2014 #22

How you think that op is Gospel is bizarre. I don't care what some poll says two years out doc03 May 2014 #25

Where did I say it was gospel? On the other hand, I have no reason to discount the poll wyldwolf May 2014 #26

Gee don't get your blood pressure up, ok Hillary is a shoe-in let's just anoint her doc03 May 2014 #44

Interesting point, but in 2007 there were three Dem candidates who all had similar approval ratings TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #16

Kerry was at 6% in Iowa! Then he "retooled for the real deal" TheNutcracker May 2014 #7

Perhaps true jimlup May 2014 #9

We haven't wyldwolf May 2014 #12

Jeeze I wish we could dredge up relatives of Carter, Reagan, Nixon, Humphrey or Mondale Armstead May 2014 #13

I agree, but at least Hilary Clinton is a Clinton by MARRIAGE, rather than a birth entitlement. TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #15

How is this "Monarchy style?" wyldwolf May 2014 #27

Try Oligarchy.... raindaddy May 2014 #29

Neither Clinton or Bush are a part of the government - It isn't Oligarchy, either. wyldwolf May 2014 #30

In the last 30 years we've witnessed the greatest transfer of wealth.. raindaddy May 2014 #31

So? That has nada to do with who voters prefer in Florida. wyldwolf May 2014 #32

As long as the stus quo is accpetable to you enjoy the show... raindaddy May 2014 #33

As long as you continue to be entertained by dark agendas in everything... wyldwolf May 2014 #34

As long as you are fine with Tony Blair interfering... NCTraveler May 2014 #36

BREAKING! Hillary eats ravioli, signals her allegiance with corporate Italian canned food PAC wyldwolf May 2014 #37

Thanks for the inside information. raindaddy May 2014 #42

A handful of families have battled for thrones over time Armstead May 2014 #38

Nope, not even close. wyldwolf May 2014 #40

Actually, Paul's support comes from both stoners AND racists who want to repeal the Civil Rights Act TrollBuster9090 May 2014 #14

I'll vote for Hillary if she is nominated... LuckyTheDog May 2014 #18

The election isn't for two and a half freaking years! skepticscott May 2014 #19

Pardon my french Aerows May 2014 #20

Hell, I wrote about this 6 months ago 7962 May 2014 #23

Unless he changes his last name he is not beating anyone krawhitham May 2014 #24

Unfortunately, this frees her to tack as far to the right as she wants. Orsino May 2014 #35

Definition of insanity: electing the same leaders over and over and expecting different results. Initech May 2014 #39

Didn't work out for Gore, 5-4. Octafish May 2014 #41

I have doubts that he could beat eggs. N/t Fearless May 2014 #43

Whoever it is, there's going to be A LOT of money behind the next Republican candidate. tofuandbeer May 2014 #45