Hillary Clinton
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In an editorial, the paper endorses Clinton, citing Sanders' naivete on certain issues as a reason:
The Vermont senator has made the race more substantive and has forced his opponent to address issues that might otherwise have gone undiscussed, but in the end he has offered little reason to believe that he would be able to enlist recalcitrant Republicans in Congress in accomplishing his priorities. Rather, he told the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times, he would say to Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell: "Hey, Mitch, look out the window. Theres a million young people out there now. And theyre following politics in a way they didn't before. If you want to vote against this legislation, go for it. But you and some of your friends will not have your seats next election." If only it were that simple.
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Clinton may seem inauthentic to some or to lack that drink-a-beer-with-me quality that voters often look for in a candidate. But she has a grasp of the complexities of government and policy that is unmatched by any of the other candidates who ran for president this year or by most candidates in most years. She is sober and thoughtful, in possession not just of the facts she needs to make her arguments but of a depth of experience that undergirds her decisions. These qualities are reassuring in juxtaposition to a primary opponent who does not offer, at the end of the day, a serious alternative and, and a likely opponent in the general election who is unprepared, unsuited for the job and dangerous.
From her early days as a children's rights advocate to her role as an activist first lady in pressing for healthcare reform to her public service in the Senate and as secretary of State, Clinton has demonstrated a steely persistence and a keen intellect. She and Sanders agree on many broad goals, including expanding healthcare, regulating the financial sector and reducing Americas reliance on fossil fuels. But where Sanders offers audacious, utopian solutions, Clinton adopts a more incremental approach that has a better chance of success during a time of divided government and political dysfunction when negotiation and compromise will be more important than ever.
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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,035 posts)What the fuck is that about? I don't need a drinking buddy I want someone who can do the fucking job.
BootinUp
(47,165 posts)Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,035 posts)One would fear he'd get too drunk and either pass out or puke on you. Or even worse start a fight with someone, run out of the bar and you'd be the one getting your ass kicked.
BootinUp
(47,165 posts)they were chompin at the bit for those tax cuts.
MBS
(9,688 posts)Can you imagine the stories he must have to tell? Kerry was and is a way more interesting man,with a much more interesting life and he's way more interested in people than W ever was.
Here is John Kerry in the UK just last week, pulling pints at an Oxford pub:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World/Photos/John-Kerry-pulls-pints-at-The-Kings-Arms-in-Oxford/10157/3/
(there's a whole slide show there- if you'll scroll through, you'll see more photos)
brer cat
(24,578 posts)to look for in a Presidential candidate. I think it was an excuse to support W since he had no qualifications for a President.
BootinUp
(47,165 posts)charlyvi
(6,537 posts)I want him to be subtle and nuanced and have the ability to talk policy at any level. The exact opposite of Shrub.
On edit: or should I say "her". OMG! We're actually about to elect a woman President. In my lifetime. It's just beginning to sink in!
brer cat
(24,578 posts)Pika78
(55 posts)LOL. Actually, I'd totally get a beer, er, glass of wine with Hillary. I think she DOES have that quality, for whatever it's worth. Trump, however, oh hell no. One drink and he'd probably get all gropey with those little baby hands of his. Ick.
uponit7771
(90,347 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)SharonClark
(10,014 posts)Sanders - not so much