Reply #5: Struggle not lost on some [View All]

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Harold Ickes verbal explosion was a stunning wake up call for anyone who was watching as it signaled that the "guard" was changing in the Democratic Party, time is going to tell us if it was successful and if it was a positive direction. All those involved seem to think so except, understandably, the Clinton faction and perhaps the DLC.

I am surprised at the wide latitude of understanding Ms. Clinton is receiving, I don't ever remember that happening, even with Ted Kennedy when he lost to Jimmy Carter. I don't remember extraordinary efforts to make sure Kennedy's feelings weren't hurt or that he was happy with the process and he did behave rudely to Mr. Carter.

The Clinton's still wield a great deal of power behind the scenes, do you think they will work behind the scenes to undercut the Democrats possibilities of retaking the WH and perhaps the legislative branch?

This election is expected to be extremely vitriolic, and I can understand why, the GOP stands to lose more than the WH, and the DEMS will need all hands on deck I think, or as many as they can get.

Still a very excellent and informative article, thanks