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Related: About this forumWhat Republicans Said in Private About Hillary’s Post-9/11 Recovery Work
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But I remember a meeting of officials late one evening. All Republicans and if you recall that era, the New York firmament was dominated by the GOP (though in retrospect, a far more liberal brand than their current successors). The meeting included commissioners and key political figures. Names you would know. They were talking politics. This former Bronx political reporter was listening silently (always the best method of journalism) as they turned to gossiping about their Democratic counterparts. Who, someone asked, has been the biggest surprise?
Hillary.
Really, why?
She just works. Shes not trying to get into the photo. Shes completely briefed and knows the details.
That surprises me.
Also, shes great with the families. She takes time. Shes not like she is on TV.
The moment stuck with me. Indeed, up until that conversation I probably retained the same one-dimensional view of Hillary as many Democratic males of my generation. A few months later when I met Hillary at an event related to that discussion, it confirmed the loosened-tie late night views of those Republican men and their off the record impression. And frankly, it started me on the path to supporting Hillary in 2008 and co-founding #HillaryMen with Peter this cycle.
So when I see Hillarys words misinterpreted or cynically twisted for mentioning briefly, accurately and without grandstanding her role in those months after 9/11, it sends my own red flag flying, because my memory of that time is still so vivid.
Hillary.
Really, why?
She just works. Shes not trying to get into the photo. Shes completely briefed and knows the details.
That surprises me.
Also, shes great with the families. She takes time. Shes not like she is on TV.
The moment stuck with me. Indeed, up until that conversation I probably retained the same one-dimensional view of Hillary as many Democratic males of my generation. A few months later when I met Hillary at an event related to that discussion, it confirmed the loosened-tie late night views of those Republican men and their off the record impression. And frankly, it started me on the path to supporting Hillary in 2008 and co-founding #HillaryMen with Peter this cycle.
So when I see Hillarys words misinterpreted or cynically twisted for mentioning briefly, accurately and without grandstanding her role in those months after 9/11, it sends my own red flag flying, because my memory of that time is still so vivid.
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What Republicans Said in Private About Hillary’s Post-9/11 Recovery Work (Original Post)
Her Sister
Apr 2016
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apcalc
(4,465 posts)1. She did mountains
Of work to help NYC and the relief workers after 911. They should issue her landslide support.
LAS14
(13,783 posts)2. Somewhere on the internet is a long list...
... of quotes about Hillary by well-known people. They may all be Republicans. I forget. But certainly an awful lot are. She's mentioned in debates that when she's not campaigning they say really nice things about her.
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)3. Yes I remember that list.
It had all the information to answer many questions on HRC and included the list of Republicans saying their opinion on HRC as a hard worker etc... Very good and funny to see the names... It showed that they respected her.
SunSeeker
(51,745 posts)4. K & R
brer cat
(24,625 posts)5. K&R
Iamaartist
(3,300 posts)6. K&R