Historic Momment: An American Political Party Is About to Nominate a Woman for President

[Stallion]

Congrats America!!!
Congrats Democratic Party!!!

I'm going to finish my bottle of wine

[DURHAM D]

1. So MSNBC has decided to talk about

the FBI investigation of the emails. poor things

[stonecutter357]

2. K&R!

[mvd]

3. That would be nice, but wrong person IMO

I can't think of one thing inspiring about Clinton except it would be nice to have a woman President. And congrats to her devotees, but that one factor isn't swaying me. Rather it was someone like Warren.

[peace13]

8. Gender is becoming less and less important in our society.

It's not something to base a vote on IMO.

[LisaM]

12. Sure. Get back to me after 240 years of only women..

as President.

[jfern]

14. How about 240 years of only Christians as President?

[LisaM]

37. Really? n/t

[pinebox]

41. Really.

[LisaM]

42. I think equating religion and one's sex is a false equivalency.

You're welcome to disagree, though. Though we've only had one Catholic president, so maybe that will make you feel better.

[jfern]

13. Exactly

I'd definitely be supporting Warren over Biden, but Bernie is much better than Hillary.

[deathrind]

9. 👆 this

It appears the position on issues, integrity and truth have taken a back seat to gender. I wish it had been Warren as well.

[loyalsister]

11. I remember how happy I was 8 yrs ago

I was walking on air for months when Obama was nominated then elected. That was inspiring.
A candidate spouting machismo soundbites re: Ghaddafi's death and sniper fire fantasies really doesn't seem all that different from the various war hawks we have seen in congress and among nominees.

It is a sad state of affairs and people are so hooked on the idea of making history that they disregard the reality of nominating someone who may work well in small friendly groups but is one of the worst candidates I have seen on the national stage or when she is critiicized directly.

[peace13]

24. Yes!

Eight years ago you could go to an Obama rally and there would be people of all ages and races, together. People looked out for one another. Disrupters were met with civilized talk and compassion. I felt like Bernie's functions were like that. I wasn't able to go to any of his. Our world has changed and not for the better.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Just for accuracy, you mean a major party

hate to point this out but the Greens have done that for a while already.

I am a nerd about accuracy.

And here is the full list, which goes farther afield.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_female_United_States_presidential_and_vice-presidential_candidates

[Stallion]

5. Yeah I Ran Out of Room on Title Line

I actually thought of that

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. I just included the list

[jfern]

15. Wow, even some from the 1800s

[nadinbrzezinski]

34. Nerds are us

[ecstatic]

6. Change to a "major American political party"

I think the green party has nominated women in the past.

[greymouse]

44. yes, and the Repubs

had Claire Booth Luce put up for the nomination, although she did not win the nomination, of course.

[shadowandblossom]

10. It's Wonderful.

(No matter how many ways the petty try to take it away.) I can't believe this is happening in my time. Just incredible. I'm amazed by some of these petty little adolescent jerks though.

[smiley]

18. same here....

but my amazement is at petty comments such as yours.

[shadowandblossom]

33. I'm going to enjoy it no matter how many people I see trying to take it away.

There's been a general theme I've dealt with online, where I've seen many petty adolescent jerks trying to make that aspect of it something ugly. Well, I'm voting for an all around candidate and I'm delighted that she is a woman too. I'm going to enjoy that no matter what and won't let them affect me. Have a great day.

[greymouse]

45. non-petty large old feminist

pukes on Hillary.

[shadowandblossom]

46. Whatever floats your boat.

Have a great day with lots of sunshine

[Betty Karlson]

16. The primaries aren't over yet, so stop pretending that she has already won.

Because she hasn't, and she is moving into ever less favorable territory.

[Adrahil]

20. Math. We'll see how that works out. NT

[Betty Karlson]

21. Voters are people, not numbers.

Clinton Campaign: dehumanising the base since 1992. "Who else are they gonna vote for?"

And if we are talking "math": usually divisions don't render outcomes higher than what you started with. How's that bridge-burning working out for you guys?

[Adrahil]

26. OFFS

It comes down to delegates. You need delegates to win.

I'm sorry if reality has a Clinton bias, but there ya go.

As for bridge burning... I'm not burning any bridges. I think Bernie is raising important issues. And if he were to get the nomination, I'd support him.

There is no Hillary or Bust movement, after all.

[Betty Karlson]

35. It was called PUMA (2008), so consider that argument nulled and voided. eom

[leftofcool]

27. Actually she is moving to very favorable territory

She will win New York and PA and likely California.

[Betty Karlson]

36. Is there a poll to back those claims up?

Or is this just an assumption on your part?

[livetohike]

30. She has the momentum. That's undeniable. n/t

[Snotcicles]

17. But will the outcome justify a selfish momentary gratification. Only time will tell. nt

[AZ Progressive]

19. A Nixonian warmonger married to Wall Street gets to be the Democratic nominee?

I guess that's what the Democratic Party stands for these days...

[Hortensis]

22. Yes! We are accomplishing something very, very important.

Half of all Americans are female, cutting across all voter groups. It's certainly past time!

[Logical]

23. Warren??? Seriously? That is great news. Nt

[SmittynMo]

25. Historic moment?

I don't think so.

There is no guarantee she will win overall. With this last round of voting, the dems are likely to lose a lot of votes. My wife and I may be 2 of them. Even more won't vote for the oligarchy, once it's official.

The fact that America has continued to support an oligarch society is beyond my comprehension. I mean, "Are we this fucking stupid to continue down our disastrous path with the SOS"?

Think about this......

A lot of Bernie fans will not vote for HRC. Independents and republicans that moved in the Bernie camp are most likely to not vote for her, and potentially go for the GOP candidate.

My wife and I agree. If Trump wins, we're moving out of the country.

We just pissed away our LAST chance to fix this country, and bring back true democracy. Now how fucking stupid is that?

[leftofcool]

29. I guess you didn't see the new poll?

Millennials and indies both say by a margin of 85% that they will be happy to vote for Hillary in the GE over Trump or Cruz.

[SmittynMo]

31. Never read it.

Show me proof. 85%. Either way, do you think she can survive losing 15% of the party? Especially since Trump is bringing them out of the woodwork. How many in a row has he won? Hmmm. How many times have I heard that republicants are voting in record numbers.

We all know when voter turnout is low, we lose.

[Dem2]

32. I'm looking at the exit poll graphic now

28% of Republicans will not vote for Trump as the nominee

[Le Taz Hot]

28. Who will lose her ass to a fascist.

Yay us

[Autumn]

38. Who will lose for the second time.

On the bright side she and Bill can do a lot of traveling for their foundation.

[pdsimdars]

39. Carly Fioria dropped out already didn't she?

[riderinthestorm]

40. HRC isn't the first to be nominated. Not by a long shot nt

[greymouse]

43. too bad she's an incompetent corrupt smirking whatever

a disgrace to women everywhere. The Margaret Thatcher of the US.