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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Level of Hillary Clinton HATRED in This Country Is Appalling. [View all]BillZBubb
(10,650 posts)64. They will also show up in droves to vote AGAINST Bernie.
or any Democrat. That's what they do.
But, we can win the election by winning independent voters. The question is who is more likely to do that Hillary or Bernie. I see plusses and minuses for both of them on that score. It also depends on which of the loons the repugs settle on.
I support Bernie for the nomination, but I am not confident either of our candidates can win enough independent support. There are a lot of things that could go wrong.
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she's got to be in the equation of responsibility for some of it. If she would just
roguevalley
Feb 2016
#44
So you don't think the republican congress will work with her and pass all the Progressive
NightWatcher
Feb 2016
#3
I don't care for her corporatism if she cut all of her industry ties I'd get behind her.
JRLeft
Feb 2016
#4
I like her, she's a lovely person. But another 4 to 8 years of grid lock and distractions is
Autumn
Feb 2016
#11
Well they do say "ignorance is bliss." Unfortunately, once the genie is out of the bottle, there is
Skwmom
Feb 2016
#13
Same here. I know one person personally that supports Hillary and he's wealthy. n/t
PonyUp
Feb 2016
#93
Hers, for being so uppity. For asking for an office in the West Wing. HOW DARE SHE?
pnwmom
Feb 2016
#71
She's got quite a few right here on this board. They think that if they shout loud enough
politicaljunkie41910
Feb 2016
#19
Offer yourself for President, and invite support, indifference, or scorn.
TwilightGardener
Feb 2016
#34
Agreed, that is why SHE is not electable. And why SHE will not be able to "get things done"
JudyM
Feb 2016
#36
What makes it even more galling is how the Clintons are so proud of their "Welfare Reform"
Arugula Latte
Feb 2016
#51
I don't hate Hillary... but I think she's dishonest, corrupt, and blinded by ambition.
AzDar
Feb 2016
#45
Agreed --- I'm backing Bernie, but certainly don't hate Hillary. Barack Obama took Wall St money
whathehell
Feb 2016
#46
Contrasted or not, she's still no more deserving of 'hatred' for it than Obama
whathehell
Feb 2016
#142
Yes there is, which makes me convinced she'll be as effective as Sanders
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Feb 2016
#50
Appalling, yes. Fixable between now and November, maybe not. Why is she not working on her problems?
Attorney in Texas
Feb 2016
#52
hillary hating dems have all coalesced around the guy they never even heard of a year ago lol nt
msongs
Feb 2016
#53
They don't hate Bernie the way they hate anyone with the last name of Clinton.
in_cog_ni_to
Feb 2016
#76
I disagree. Why is pointing out a candidates flaws, and expressing frustration and/or
jonno99
Feb 2016
#61
she's a putschist who throws whole countries to the cartels--not even to scratch
MisterP
Feb 2016
#66
So do you detest the attacks coming from Clinton supporters saying that Bernie has no
liberal_at_heart
Feb 2016
#74
DU is not the bubble to judge Hillary's 'popularity' by...we all have our own agendas...
islandmkl
Feb 2016
#75
I remember watching the MSNBC evening lineup in the 1990s. The entire evening was dedicated
Enthusiast
Feb 2016
#83
I agree with you. It isn't right that she's hated for what men all around her do.
ancianita
Feb 2016
#92
Maybe that's the problem with her. She is smart and doesn't mind letting you know
Cleita
Feb 2016
#94
Outside the Democratic party bubble over 60% of the public doesn't trust Hillary Clinton..
raindaddy
Feb 2016
#105
Yeah, lots of people say she is like a mean Mom, LOL. You're appalled and concerned?
bettyellen
Feb 2016
#130
I'm with you quite a bit, Ida. Bernie's my choice, but I don't hate Sec. Clinton.
Mc Mike
Feb 2016
#136
Don't worry - if Bernie wins they will hate him & fight against him tooth and nail.
kerry-is-my-prez
Feb 2016
#140