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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Hillary Much Stronger With Dems Heading Into 2016 Than 2008 [View all]DemocratSinceBirth
(99,710 posts)26. It was a horrible vote...I don't know what she was thinking...But she was far from alone...
It was a horrible vote...I don't know what she was thinking...But she was far from alone... Lots of other Democratic senators voted for it, 59% of them to be exact, so I will give her a pass...
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I hope you are right, but with states like Iowa and Wisconsin voting in some bonafide crazies, I
still_one
Apr 2015
#5
IMO Hillary could be doing a better job refuting email-gate and Benghazi lies
groundloop
Apr 2015
#14
Agreed, but he had a warning what was to come.. First drudge and the MSM tried to associate an
still_one
Apr 2015
#22
This should come as no surprise since by all accounts she is the only presumed Democratic candidate
still_one
Apr 2015
#4
You are right, and no problem being optimistic, but being prepared for the almost certain attacks is
still_one
Apr 2015
#8
These polls will inspire the Republicans to quintuple down on Ben Gazi (sic).
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2015
#9
Yes, given the perverseness of the republicans, it will motivate them to double down
still_one
Apr 2015
#10
HRC is getting 93% of the African American vote and 78% of the non-white vote.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2015
#25
That or have a serious progressive candidate announce that they are running.
PassingFair
Apr 2015
#28
Despite the hopes of many, there are no Barack Obamas waiting in the wings to challenge. n/t
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2015
#41
This won't be about what "the base" wants, not this time. The bench is weak, and the most viable...
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2015
#46
In 2008 a lot of us were still really angry at her for her support of the Iraq War
Downtown Hound
Apr 2015
#24
It was a horrible vote...I don't know what she was thinking...But she was far from alone...
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2015
#26
The GOP does not have an answer for Hillary so they have to attempt to discredit her.
Thinkingabout
Apr 2015
#29
And probably that percentage or less know what the term TPP refers to as well.
cascadiance
Apr 2015
#40
Those hoping for a repeat of 2008 must remember that there's only one Barack Obama.
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2015
#42