Obama's Refusal to Play the Lame Duck Affects the Clinton Campaign

[sheshe2]

What is interesting about all this is how it changes the historical narrative so often cited lately about how difficult it has been for a party to win the presidency after a two-term leader from their own party. The modern-day precedent has typically been set by presidents who found themselves embroiled in scandals during their second term - which contributed to their lame-duckness (Reagan with Iran/Contra, Clinton with impeachment and Bush with Iraq/financial crisis). The dynamics will be very different this time around.

And so it should come as no surprise that - as Chozick, Haberman and Martin point out - Hillary Clinton has decided to run on President Obama's record rather than triangulate between he and Republicans.

Rather than run from Mr. Obama, she intends to turn to him as one of her campaign’s most important allies and advocates — second only, perhaps, to her husband, the other president whose record will hover over her bid...

Nick Merrill, a spokesman for Mrs. Clinton, said that she “is proud of what was accomplished, both as President Obama’s partner on critical issues of national security, and on the progress made on the domestic front” and that “a campaign would be about laying out her own vision for tackling our toughest challenges.”

Given the current political dynamics, that is a very good move.

http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2015/04/obamas-refusal-to-play-lame-duck.html

[Thinkingabout]

1. I don't see the need for Hillary to run away from President Obama.

Yes she will have her own agenda she will want to push. Bush left a mess, Obama has worked hard to bring civility back to US relationships. He has worked hard to change the image of the US.

[misterhighwasted]

2. Well the smarts & political savvy of the two of them is stellar.

A very good move.

Next Up:
Police responded to a call when a verbal & physical fight broke out inside the Clown Car as it was being towed in for repairs. A bible was tossed, two were sobbing & faces were seen pressed against the windows mouthing the words "Obama & Hillary are in cahoots!"
The over packed Clown Car was towed to a local shop in desperate hopes of a makeover.

[sheshe2]

3. OMG!

Dog dayum you made me laugh!

[Thinkingabout]

12. Hey, let's get a line going on this everyday, make sure the Clown Car knows they are

on the road to WHERE?

[misterhighwasted]

16. We would have chapters of this stuff by Nov 2016!

Sell it & raise cash for a good cause.
Bet Barack & Hillary would want to read it.

[Thinkingabout]

18. Good idea, love to have a good laugh.

[BlueCaliDem]

4. This is a savvy and politically perfect move by Hillary Clinton.

If she, indeed, runs on President Obama's achievements in order to further and expand on them, I won't be all too sad should my candidate, Joe Biden, decides not to run (although I will be saddened). My chief goal is to vote for the candidate who will continue with President Obama's vision of pushing this country forward to the benefit of average working Americans as well as business, and not tilt in favor for one or the other. I'll never forget President Kennedy's "a rising tide lifts ALL boats".

[freshwest]

5. She's stated that she intends to support Obama's legacy. Here she was at a crucial point with Obama:

Both joyfully embrace each other in celebration of the passage of the ACA. See the electronic vote count board on the wall behind Barack. She's been for his goals all along.

[sheshe2]

6. TADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful image, freshwest. Perfect!

[misterhighwasted]

7. And Hillary in turn will lift up the next Dem President.

I've said it before. They have our backs.
Can you imagine being in possession of that much power & influence in the world? Nothing must intimidate those two.
Even the Kochs must be crapping their pants over Barack & Hillary.

[freshwest]

8. Oh, the Koches have been shrieking about Obama since 2008.

Obama has stood strong to stop their robbery and they have fought him tooth and nail. The FUD peddled on HRC is for the same reason... Obama predicted HRC as the next president at the White House Press Dinner... Yes, they should be scared... Muahaha!

[misterhighwasted]

9. HAAhaa. Gotta love this sort of mastery of the game. nt

[Cha]

10. Smart and Logical.. because there's no way the Dem candidate can win without

acknowledging the facts of PBO's accomplishments.. Good on Hillary~

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka
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Memo to announced and potential 2016 Democratic candidates: You will not win us by dissing President Barack Obama's accomplishments.
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Ol Jim Webb had a racist comment to make about many of the President's supporters. Is he really that obtuse? "Rely"? You don't Rely anyone, MF.

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Uh huh: "Jim Webb: Democrats Need "White, Working People," Can't Rely On Black Votes After Obama http://ln.is/breakingnewsusa.com/ivcEi … via @breakingnewsusa

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Thank Goodness for reality! Mahalo, she!

[sheshe2]

13. Holy Moley!

Web said that Cha?

[William769]

11. That seems to be a match made in heaven.

[sheshe2]

14. I do believe it is!

I am having me some fun here, William, it feels great!!!!!

[William769]

15. Who says we can't have fun and accomplish great things at the same time.

Beats the hell out of all the gloom & doom.

[misterhighwasted]

17. I want in on that joke he told her! who was the butt of that joke he told,

.to get such a raw reaction from his dear friend & Sec of State Clinton.
That Pic should be part of the Ready for Hillary 2016 Campaign.