Advice for Hillary Clinton: Stop Burning Your Bridges

[Unbowed]

People you now look upon as "the enemy" may one day be in a position to help you further your future political goals. If you alienate them, you will not be able to count on their support when you need it.

Barack Obama is your opponent. His supporters are not. African Americans are not. The Democratic Party is not.

Regardless whether or not Barack Obama becomes the next President, African Americans are here to stay. They comprise a powerful voting block and that has traditionally voted Democratic. More African Americans than ever have become politically active because of Senator Obama's campaign. Alienate them at your peril. Tread carefully. In this race, Senator Clinton, you need to be very, very sensitive to the race issue and avoid anything, however innocent, that will be perceived as racially-motivated. You may not think you are playing the "race card" but you could be hurting a large group of people by being tone-deaf and insensitive when it comes to race.

Obama supporters, and this includes politicians, organizations, public figures and private individuals, have made a choice who they want to vote for IN THIS ELECTION. These people and groups are not your enemy. Elections are about democracy. In a democracy, there will be differences of opinion. You may not have someone's support this time around, but you may want or need to ask for their support at some point down the road. Don't insult or marginalize the supporters of your opponent unless you want to turn people who, under other circumstances might vote for you, into enemies. Don't knock hope and inspiration unless you want to be remembered as hopelessly uninspired.

And lastly, don't make the Democratic Party your enemy. This is the most perilous thing you can do for both your future and your legacy. You are wading into treacherous waters when you start criticizing the Democratic Party, especially after the years we have suffered under the oppressive and criminal government led by the Republican Party.

The choice is yours. If you want your political future to go down in flames alongside your campaign, just...stay the course.

[Yael]

1. I would venture to say that it is too late.

[Unbowed]

5. It's too late for me for sure. I've seen her true colors.

Not everyone has, but it's only a matter of time if she continues on the same destructive course.

If she keeps on knocking this group and that group, eventually nobody will want any part of her.

[tekisui]

2. Don't forget the "foolish" youth that Bill called the Obama supporters.

[Unbowed]

6. What's so sad about these new voters is that they might turn away from politics completely.

For years, politicians have tried to inspire the youth vote. Now somebody does and these new voters are getting a dose of Ugly Politics 101. Welcome to the political process. You're foolish and you suck. Sad.

[caseycoon]

14. Actually...

I kind of liked being called 'foolish youth' at the tender age of 66!
:rofl:
Thanks, Bill.

[PoliticalAmazon]

3. Her need for revenge has always been one of her weak points....

She will carry it past the point where it turns and is hurting her more than it is hurting her target.

Her other major fault is that when she wants it she goes after it in a very ham-fisted way. And that includes revenge.

[Unbowed]

8. Having a need for revenge should be a flashing, red warning sign in a candidate.

Great personality trait in a President...the fastest way to get nuked into extinction.

[SwampG8r]

11. yes

during the obama presidency she must be kept away from any power

[grantcart]

4. I wonder if the Liberal Party in New York is thinking of running somebody for Senate?

[maddiejoan]

7. tell ya what

you work on getting rid of Feinstein first.

[Unbowed]

9. Interesting question. I'm sure there are some people considering the possibility. n/t

[Bucky]

10. More evidence

[Unbowed]

13. I don't get it. Why can't she see what is so painfully obvious?

I've never thought of either Clinton as stupid. Is it bad advisers? At some point, they will have to realize that it's not just about support for Obama, but that people don't like what they are seeing from Hillary Clinton.

At least she's not hurting the Democratic Party anymore. People are catching on and they are getting fed up with the Clinton antics. She's only hurting herself.

I've wondered if Bill Clinton were secretly opposed to his wife getting the nomination. That would explain a lot.

[Bucky]

16. I categorically reject the idea that Bill is sabotaging his wife's campaign

He may be hurting her chances by overdoing it, but it's simply bad judgment, not bad faith. He's a loving husband and I could never doubt that man's sincerity.

I also disagree that "people are catching on." Both Clinton and Obama in the latest polls beat McCain 46%-44%. They may draw from different support bases right now, but she's getting just as many votes as he. I don't think these are hard numbers... after the nomination is settled, things will pick up. McCain is losing all while no one is throwing any punches at him at all and half the news media are blatantly cupping his balls.

People are fed up with the Republicans. We're gonna win this fight, once we settle on a champ.

[Unbowed]

17. After what I've witnessed in this campaign, I categorically reject that either Clinton has a drop of

sincerity left. That's not how I used to feel & it's sad because they should be respected party elders no matter the outcome of this election. To me, the Clinton years were the only real memory I have of a Democratic administration and I just don't feel the same way about the Clintons anymore.

We do agree about McCain, however.

No matter who the nominee, he's gotta go down.

Unless we want to say "hello" to nuclear annihilation.

[IsItJustMe]

12. I think your adive is about two months to late my friend.

[Unbowed]

15. You're probably right.

She'd have to do a complete 180 to salvage any respectability at this point. It still boggles the mind though. I've tried to put myself in her position to try to understand WHY she's so myopic. It's bizarre. Does she honestly think all the people and groups she's dissed are going to forgive and forget?