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LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 11:34 PM Nov 2015

NY Times: Lack of Enthusiasm From Supporters May Undermine Clinton’s Lead

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/23/us/politics/lack-of-enthusiasm-from-supporters-may-undermine-clintons-lead.html?_r=0

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There’s cause for concern in Hillaryland, the constellation of Democratic advisers, supporters and politicians counting on the former secretary of state to lead the party to a sweeping victory next November.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton’s nomination is almost a foregone conclusion, barring any unlikely legal or health issues. Democrats will offer a more coherent and unified front for the general election than the fractious Republicans.

Still, this optimism is based on the presumed weakness of the opposition, and ignores what polling suggests could be the candidate’s own vulnerabilities.

The worries of some Clinton insiders are focused on the general election. There is an “enthusiasm gap.” Surveys of voters at this early stage of the campaign show that young people, independents, possibly even blacks and Hispanics are not excited about her candidacy.
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NY Times: Lack of Enthusiasm From Supporters May Undermine Clinton’s Lead (Original Post) LiberalElite Nov 2015 OP
Lack of Enthusiasm Beyond His Supporters Is the Foundation of Sanders's Deficit. Buzz Clik Nov 2015 #1
Not for lack of trying. Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #2
And where did she dodge bullets again? zalinda Nov 2015 #3
Kind of like luke warm water bobbobbins01 Nov 2015 #4
Just saw an interview on my 840high Nov 2015 #5

Major Hogwash

(17,656 posts)
2. Not for lack of trying.
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 11:59 PM
Nov 2015

Just for their candidate lacking integrity.

Ticket sales for "Bullets Over Broadway" has been passed by "Dodging Bullets in Bosnia" as the play of the year!!
To be surpassed earlier next year by "Dodging Questions on Stage".
To be followed by the comedy "Life in Dodge City".

All great plays, I'm sure.

 

840high

(17,196 posts)
5. Just saw an interview on my
Tue Nov 24, 2015, 01:20 AM
Nov 2015

local news with a man who is a Hillary supporter - he said there is no enthiusasm for her.

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