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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFine. I'll say it. I wish we didn't have to play Hillary the Inevitable again.
We did this once already and it turned out she wasn't inevitable after all. Already polarizing nationally in 2008, the campaign polarized the Democratic Party.
I'd prefer we rely on solid liberal positions, which are readily supported by wide margins when presented clearly, rather than on name recognition. Simply put, we don't need a Clinton to win the White House. Hillary will motivate the republican base while fracturing the Democratic base during the primary. We'd be better off avoiding that situation.
She may very well win the primary. She may end up winning the general election. But, I think the risk is real that her Inevitability, especially after losing once, is a liability.
The Road Runner
(109 posts)I think people have more sympathy for Hillary than they once did.
She has taken her bumps and bruises...But she keeps fighting back.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)it polarized the internets, especially DU.
The party rather nicely lined up behind Obama.
Naturally, we'll have the Warren/Hillary battles here on DU right on cue, and it won't make a damn bit of difference out in the real world.
Liberal Veteran
(22,239 posts)That whole inevitable thing didn't fly very well and her strategy (or lack thereof) in the caucus states didn't help matters.
That being said, as time grows closer to picking a primary candidate, I'll likely cast my vote for her if someone doesn't start rising to the top in a big way.
msongs
(67,347 posts)reddread
(6,896 posts)and we really, really mean it.
this time.
Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)I support Hillary but I would like a vigorous and competitive primary field. The more the merrier, let the best candidate win, and I trust the primary voters to choose the best person for the job.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)I'm voting for anybody but Hillary.
woo me with science
(32,139 posts)But the diatribes and threats will continue until enthusiasm for her candidacy improves.
1000words
(7,051 posts)It means we are not holding them accountable.
morningfog
(18,115 posts)BuelahWitch
(9,083 posts)Cause I feel the same way...