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morningfog

(18,115 posts)
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:07 PM Jun 2014

Fine. 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.

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Fine. I'll say it. I wish we didn't have to play Hillary the Inevitable again. (Original Post) morningfog Jun 2014 OP
She'll be fine The Road Runner Jun 2014 #1
Except that it didn't polarize the party... TreasonousBastard Jun 2014 #2
You make some good points. Hillary kinda screwed herself over in 2008. Liberal Veteran Jun 2014 #3
she will obama 2, center right wing democrat nt msongs Jun 2014 #4
but this time for sure reddread Jun 2014 #5
We don't, and she isn't. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #6
So, let's make sure that doesn't happen. bigwillq Jun 2014 #7
Well said. woo me with science Jun 2014 #8
Both sides welcome Party in-fighting 1000words Jun 2014 #9
Good point. morningfog Jun 2014 #11
Fine. I'll k&r this post. BuelahWitch Jun 2014 #10

The Road Runner

(109 posts)
1. She'll be fine
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:12 PM
Jun 2014

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)
2. Except that it didn't polarize the party...
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:19 PM
Jun 2014

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)
3. You make some good points. Hillary kinda screwed herself over in 2008.
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:19 PM
Jun 2014

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.

Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)
6. We don't, and she isn't.
Tue Jun 10, 2014, 11:28 PM
Jun 2014

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.

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