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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama Supports Bernie on the Issues and is Critical of Hillary [View all]Maven
(10,533 posts)11. So Hillary is a willing tool of the establishment, but Obama siding with the establishment
at almost every turn was not his fault. It was the faceless powers that be who twisted his arm. Got it.
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Actually she when behind his back and had a side deal with Sid against Obama's wishes
NWCorona
May 2016
#4
Interesting on your #7, Sanders is now going with Hillary on Dodd Frank, he was not able to give
Thinkingabout
May 2016
#2
He talks a good game but his own record is somewhat spotty when it comes to these principles
tularetom
May 2016
#7
So Hillary is a willing tool of the establishment, but Obama siding with the establishment
Maven
May 2016
#11
Like most African-Americans though, Obama still trusts Hillary to carry this stuff forward
Tarc
May 2016
#17
The difference though, is that both Obama and Clinton are genuine, committed party members
Tarc
May 2016
#22
Obama disagrees with you, as do I. Next time, if you want to quote Obama to support your case,
YouDig
May 2016
#34
K&R. Remember when Obama specifically forbade Clinton to consult Blumenthal on foreign policy?
Betty Karlson
May 2016
#57