Hello, Hillary Clinton Group. I come bearing gifts!

[Violet_Crumble]

I saw this in the local paper today and thought you guys might find it interesting to see that both Obama and Hillary Clinton are very popular over here...

Australians love Barack Obama and Pope Francis, don't know China, Japan or India's leaders - poll

Australians would happily host a dinner party with Barack Obama as guest of honour, welcome Hillary Clinton and Pope Francis to the table as warm friends – and gladly see Vladimir Putin suffer food poisoning.

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Obama's jibes about the Tony Abbott's environmental record at the same meeting hasn't hurt the US President's standing among Australians, with 86 per cent reporting admiration.

If Australians had a vote in the next US election, 77 per cent would send Clinton to the White House – although 19 per cent "don't admire" the former secretary of state and first lady.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/australians-love-barack-obama-and-pope-francis-dont-know-china-japan-or-indias-leaders--poll-20150615-ghnvsg.html

And this interview's from a few years ago, but it's still pretty funny and Hillary Clinton came across as a pretty nice person in it. I don't know if any of you have seen it or are all that interested in seeing it, but I'll post it anyway coz I stumbled across it tonight when I was looking for another Hamish & Andy clip...

[leftofcool]

1. Welcome to the Hillary Forum!

Thank you so much for the gift! "Putin suffer food poison" That is a duzy!

[dlwickham]

6. but in Russia

food poison suffers Putin

[OKNancy]

2. that's such a good and funny clip. Thanks VC

[yallerdawg]

3. Hillary has asolutely one of the most robust personable laughs...

in politics - or anywhere!

I hope we get to hear a lot more of it.

[Iliyah]

4. K & R

Thanks for the information.

[Evergreen Emerald]

5. That was fun to watch--thank you

She has quite a wit. We don't get to see that side of her very often.

[okasha]

7. Totally OT "girlie" comment.

That woman looks gorgeous in any color.

[ellisonz]

8. She's funny. n/t

[CheshireDog]

9. She is so likable...

I don't understand the Hillary hate among democrats, she comes across as so likable when she's not doing political things (SNL, etc). Also I love her laugh

Thanks for the video!

P.S. So glad this section exists. I only joined DU when I found the HRC forum...the hillary hating on the main forum is horrible.

[Thinkingabout]

10. Thanks, she has connections throughout the world. This is good.

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. K&R! Especially the Putin part.