2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: For my part in trying to help unity I am making a resolution [View all]BootinUp
(47,221 posts)and quite well actually. She has modified some positions over time to suit public opinion and the people she represents AND to prevent loss of D party strength in office. And Bernie and his supporters criticize that very harshly. It must be nice to do that from a safe seat in Vermont or from an idealistic viewpoint.
I suggest that you have unrealistic expectations of politicians and a not so good understanding of what it takes to protect social programs against further RW gains. About what it takes to argue against torture when Americans are still filled with rage over 911.
As far as lies, the only one I have seen that I can't really refute is the sniper fire story. If you consider that a big deal, then what you don't realize is that people in public life for a long time make mistakes. Biden has, they all have. Her votes are completely defensible in the context of being a serious legislator and member of the liberal party. Thats all I have to say. At this point I suggest you listen to other liberals and progressives and see what they say.