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Will Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid End In Scandal? (Original Post) Gregorian Mar 2016 OP
Unlikely. Agschmid Mar 2016 #1
It certainly could RobertEarl Mar 2016 #68
No. Those she vanquishes might feel a bit sour-grape-y for a time. nt MADem Mar 2016 #2
Any opponent in a democratic election... dchill Mar 2016 #14
I hope i still have enough strength SwampG8r Mar 2016 #21
Good. But somehow I feel that your atingle... dchill Mar 2016 #23
I w s s agreeing with you SwampG8r Mar 2016 #27
I guess you must have a very convincing... dchill Mar 2016 #30
There is a saying SwampG8r Mar 2016 #34
Democracies are all about choice, and the one not chosen is vanquished. MADem Mar 2016 #73
Some gotta win, some gotta lose dchill Mar 2016 #81
I think it's terribly accurate, actually. MADem Mar 2016 #84
Sanders supporters should want to win on the merits like Democrats and not lose like Republicans. Trust Buster Mar 2016 #3
this might be a valid point Gwhittey Mar 2016 #7
Amen to that, she has put out a new lie or smear every day and now you people want to pdsimdars Mar 2016 #17
Maybe progressives are the superpredators she fears? SwampG8r Mar 2016 #22
she ought to fear progressives grasswire Mar 2016 #44
IMHO It would be wrong to think that Hillary's campaign imploding NWCorona Mar 2016 #50
And exactly WHY would Biden be jumping in? marions ghost Mar 2016 #72
To save the DNC NWCorona Mar 2016 #74
I can see they might think that way marions ghost Mar 2016 #75
That would be impossible... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #76
Obama's people won't indict or anything...BUT.. tokenlib Mar 2016 #4
I now think this is more serious than I originally assumed Samantha Mar 2016 #82
and do we think that Trump is not up to speed on this... grasswire Mar 2016 #89
Of course he will, and what could possibly be an acceptable response? Samantha Mar 2016 #92
As a Bernie supporter I hope this investigation, and the decision to indict or not indict, panader0 Mar 2016 #5
That's the big point. The FBI has to act quickly if they act at all. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #32
Still waiting for Cheney and Bush... dchill Mar 2016 #6
Well they proably could of been Gwhittey Mar 2016 #9
Didn't Pelosi start that? grasswire Mar 2016 #46
Maybe Gwhittey Mar 2016 #48
Huh? mcar Mar 2016 #71
+1! NWCorona Mar 2016 #54
At some point, with certainty. HooptieWagon Mar 2016 #8
I think there is a much better chance of Sanders being dragged off the convention floor screaming KingFlorez Mar 2016 #10
If that's what you expect from Sanders... TCJ70 Mar 2016 #15
They're just like teabggers, living in their own imagined reality. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #20
The joy they show for SwampG8r Mar 2016 #25
Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #51
Probably not TeddyR Mar 2016 #11
what she said is not likely to be the truth grasswire Mar 2016 #47
And that is a very good point! NWCorona Mar 2016 #59
Kicked & rec'd! Love Tim Black! ebayfool Mar 2016 #12
The Bernie die-hards and GOP's wettest wet dream. DCBob Mar 2016 #13
So when Hillary gets indicted TeddyR Mar 2016 #28
What makes you think Hillary will get indicted? DCBob Mar 2016 #41
Didn't answer my question TeddyR Mar 2016 #43
Its a ridiculous question.. like what's the plan if she gets hit by lightning. DCBob Mar 2016 #62
For me, Sanders all day! NWCorona Mar 2016 #63
She doesn't need to be indited. tazkcmo Mar 2016 #85
I have to think about that. grasswire Mar 2016 #91
No. tazkcmo Mar 2016 #93
Beautiful, and couldn't agree more. For the good of the country, Hillary, drop out pdsimdars Mar 2016 #16
The automatic answer to a title that ends in a "?" is Dem2 Mar 2016 #18
they'll try and muffle Sanders, then when the indictments hit swap in Biden at the last moment MisterP Mar 2016 #19
Yes, I think there's a big chance that could happen (nt) Autumn Colors Mar 2016 #58
I have heard that rumor from other sources, HubertHeaver Mar 2016 #65
and now the rumor's broached and gums are set aflap! MisterP Mar 2016 #67
Gowdy dreams about it at night. NCTraveler Mar 2016 #24
Gowdy, like all wingnuts, has no clue how pathetic he is. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #35
I think there is a possibility that could happen. Vinca Mar 2016 #26
No idea how long it takes the FBI to conclude an investigation TeddyR Mar 2016 #29
Isn't Trump also being investigated for his flimflam university? Vinca Mar 2016 #33
I know there's some controversy there TeddyR Mar 2016 #38
No. And that includes ALL current presidential candidates. beastie boy Mar 2016 #66
FBI Director James Comey is a straight shooter and will not be affected.. grasswire Mar 2016 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author PonyUp Mar 2016 #31
If there is a request for an indictment, there will be an indictment. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #37
..and considering the fact that Hillary betrayed him and went against... grasswire Mar 2016 #53
I very much agree... tex-wyo-dem Mar 2016 #87
but there's one little quirk grasswire Mar 2016 #88
Good points...something I didn't consider... tex-wyo-dem Mar 2016 #94
Not so sure about that. 840high Mar 2016 #77
No. thelordofhell Mar 2016 #36
I think there is a greater chance of Sanders getting indicted for campaign finance irregularities. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #39
Sec. Clinton's best defense in the Benghazi hearing: KeepItReal Mar 2016 #40
bigger, I think grasswire Mar 2016 #55
The last gasps of a dying campaign. nt LexVegas Mar 2016 #42
No. 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #45
Can we please stop smearing Democrats here? MaggieD Mar 2016 #52
No one is paying any attention. nt grasswire Mar 2016 #57
Your candidate provides the" smears" as 840high Mar 2016 #78
No...She doesn't...Your side is responsible for the lion's share of the calumnies !!! DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #79
Fpr over 20 years - the Clintons 840high Mar 2016 #86
How can it do anything BUT? The Rs will make sure it is done deal. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #56
We know what needs to be done, to prevent the GOP from feasting on the bones... grasswire Mar 2016 #60
Is this a Fox News type of rhetorical question? Zambero Mar 2016 #61
Very definitely. Waiting For Everyman Mar 2016 #64
No. This particular mastabatory fantasy will not come true. JoePhilly Mar 2016 #69
Those were true! NWCorona Mar 2016 #90
I'm of the opinion that Trump will -try- to make it end via recitation of all the un-scandals HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #70
Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2016 #80
knr amborin Mar 2016 #83
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
68. It certainly could
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:14 PM
Mar 2016

It would be a shame, but gosh it sure looks like she could be in big trouble.

SwampG8r

(10,287 posts)
21. I hope i still have enough strength
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:36 PM
Mar 2016

To vote for her .....you know.....after all that vanquishing.
This is how they CHOOSE to see us
As people to be beaten i to submission
Makes me all atingle to vote for her it does

dchill

(38,474 posts)
23. Good. But somehow I feel that your atingle...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:39 PM
Mar 2016

is symptom of a greater problem. Not to mention the fact that I wasn't addressing you, nor would I.

dchill

(38,474 posts)
30. I guess you must have a very convincing...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:46 PM
Mar 2016

atingle! Sorry, but your post was one in a bunch that had been similarly worded, yet completely without sarcasm. I plead hrcptsd.

SwampG8r

(10,287 posts)
34. There is a saying
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:49 PM
Mar 2016

Sarcasm doesnt work south of savannah ga and im in florida.so my sarcasm skills are tiny.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
73. Democracies are all about choice, and the one not chosen is vanquished.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 08:01 PM
Mar 2016

That's how it works.

She who has the most votes, wins.

dchill

(38,474 posts)
81. Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:21 PM
Mar 2016

Good time Charlie's got the blues.

Vanquish = poor choice of words.

 

Gwhittey

(1,377 posts)
7. this might be a valid point
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:21 PM
Mar 2016

If you Hillary was not one who started with Rat-Fucking swift-boat crap during lead up to SC.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
17. Amen to that, she has put out a new lie or smear every day and now you people want to
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:29 PM
Mar 2016

ask Bernie supporters just to take it, shut up and heel.
Not bloody likely.
They should have thought about that before they launched those swift boats.

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
50. IMHO It would be wrong to think that Hillary's campaign imploding
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:17 PM
Mar 2016

Would necessarily benefit Bernie. Depending on the timing and who jumps in (Biden), it could actually make his chances much worse.

marions ghost

(19,841 posts)
75. I can see they might think that way
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 09:53 PM
Mar 2016

--they would fear change with Sanders........

Wouldn't they even consider working with Sanders?

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
76. That would be impossible...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:00 PM
Mar 2016

I just watched my Heat blow out the Cavaliers...If I were like the supporters of a certain candidate I would have hoped LeBron James broke his leg but there is more dignity in winning fair and square.

tokenlib

(4,186 posts)
4. Obama's people won't indict or anything...BUT..
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:19 PM
Mar 2016

..if there is anything out there at all..you can be sure the GOP will use it. I think it more likely that all the problems will get buried until after an election..if she were to win..and then with the GOP Congress..look out...

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
82. I now think this is more serious than I originally assumed
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:21 PM
Mar 2016

After seeing the serious nature of some of those emails, I was shocked. Politics is all-important, just about everything in Washington, D.C., but there is one thing more important: national security. I do not think this is going to wither away because the intelligence community will not let it. It is outraged, and rightfully so.

So while you think they will not indict, ask yourself this question: do you think people like Comey will be willing to let someone who has knowingly made these missteps walk away with just a slap on the wrist? Personally, I don't think so. And do you think other people in charge of national security, knowing the breaches made here, would allow the same person making them to take charge of this Country's national security in the Office of the President? I don't think so.

Sam

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
89. and do we think that Trump is not up to speed on this...
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:14 AM
Mar 2016

...and will use it to destroy her (and us)?

I don't think so.

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
92. Of course he will, and what could possibly be an acceptable response?
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 02:28 AM
Mar 2016

This is much more serious than some people here seem to think.

Sam

panader0

(25,816 posts)
5. As a Bernie supporter I hope this investigation, and the decision to indict or not indict,
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:19 PM
Mar 2016

is over the sooner the better. If HRC is able to make it to the nomination and then get indicted,
it will be a huge mess for the Democratic party. If she is guilty--then indict. If she is innocent,
(relatively speaking) then say so. This indictment thing hanging over the primary is unsettling.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
32. That's the big point. The FBI has to act quickly if they act at all.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:47 PM
Mar 2016

There would be no better way to sabotage a presidential election than to recommend an indictment after the conventions.

dchill

(38,474 posts)
6. Still waiting for Cheney and Bush...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:21 PM
Mar 2016

to be prosecuted for war crimes.

But, for some reason, I still have hope. I'm told that I'm an ideologue. I guess that's an insult?

 

Gwhittey

(1,377 posts)
48. Maybe
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:15 PM
Mar 2016

Probably because most in congress would also been indicted over it. Like Bush testifying about Clinton selling her vote for War to him.

KingFlorez

(12,689 posts)
10. I think there is a much better chance of Sanders being dragged off the convention floor screaming
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:22 PM
Mar 2016

After he fails to win in the brokered convention, I'm sure he will be screaming and calling Clinton every name in the book. It's sure to be entertaining. That's why I want him to keep running, for potential entertainment. lol.

TCJ70

(4,387 posts)
15. If that's what you expect from Sanders...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:25 PM
Mar 2016

...then you haven't really been paying attention to him. He's better than that.

SwampG8r

(10,287 posts)
25. The joy they show for
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:41 PM
Mar 2016

Crushing any chance of a better country makes them worse
Teqbaggers are ignorant but these people know.exactly what they are doing and laughing while they do it.

Response to pdsimdars (Reply #20)

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
11. Probably not
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:22 PM
Mar 2016

Her use of a private server shows serious lack of judgment and disregard for the rules, but an indictment doesn't seem likely. Not sure why anyone would actively support someone who disregarded government requirements though. And has she ever explained why she needed to use a private server to perform her official duties?

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
47. what she said is not likely to be the truth
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:14 PM
Mar 2016

She had special government access to secure computer and laptop. But she said she wanted the convenience of a Blackberry. NSA said no to that. So she used one anyway, with her own private secret server. And she also used an Ipad with that server.

IMO, from what I have read, she used her own server to hide her actions from Obama. She was dealing with Blumenthal, the man that Obama had banned from any advisory capacity. And she was running a rogue foreign policy that included the Clinton Foundation but excluded Obama.

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
28. So when Hillary gets indicted
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:43 PM
Mar 2016

Do you prefer Bernie or perhaps Biden? Or maybe you think Trump would make a good president?

DCBob

(24,689 posts)
41. What makes you think Hillary will get indicted?
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:55 PM
Mar 2016

I happen to think its about as likely as getting hit by lightning.

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
43. Didn't answer my question
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:00 PM
Mar 2016

I agree that she probably won't be indicted. If she is though do you prefer Sanders or Biden? And even if she isn't, do you approve of the fact that she ignored State Department rules by setting up a private server? The latter question is the more important one -- Hillary consciously decided to ignore the rules and use a private server -- do you agree with that?

Edited so that we aren't talking only about Hillary - do you think that it is ok for public officials to ignore the rules that apply to their jobs and that are designed to protect the US?

tazkcmo

(7,300 posts)
85. She doesn't need to be indited.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:43 PM
Mar 2016

In fact, in this time of anti-establishment sentiment running through America, the lack of an indictment in the face of sufficient grounds could be worse than an indictment on sufficient grounds. It would be another example of America's two justice systems. Just the fact that she's under FBI investigation as opposed to a Republican controlled House panel carries enough weight with many people not to vote for her. There's already too few and her supporters and campaign manager has already told the white male to F off.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
91. I have to think about that.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:15 AM
Mar 2016

So you appear to think that the FBI has spared her from the House investigation?

tazkcmo

(7,300 posts)
93. No.
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 08:56 AM
Mar 2016

The House GOP will do what they want, when they want and most of us can tell it's politics only. Benghazi hearings are an example. But the FBI? Pretty sure they don't do political theater like that. Also, if the American public feels she screwed up then it won't matter if there is an indictment but it could matter more if there isn't but would be for one of us little people.

You can almost bet there's going to be a House investigation if the FBI clears her.

 

pdsimdars

(6,007 posts)
16. Beautiful, and couldn't agree more. For the good of the country, Hillary, drop out
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:27 PM
Mar 2016

Do the right thing just this once.

HubertHeaver

(2,522 posts)
65. I have heard that rumor from other sources,
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:50 PM
Mar 2016

not tinfoiley sources. TPTB don't want either Hillary or Bernie. Target number 1 is Bernie. When he is out, the indictment drops like a house on the WWW. Then good ol Joe steps in to save the day.

MisterP

(23,730 posts)
67. and now the rumor's broached and gums are set aflap!
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:13 PM
Mar 2016

Biden's "Presidentable"--at-ease, has blue-collar cred, even wants to expand the Amtrak, basically Obama 2.0, parachuted into the party machinery, default and insider enough for the Clinton supporters and with enough liberal cred for the Sandernistas; we can work with him for 8 years and then shift the party to score in '24

he's also a backstabbing wheeler-dealing wretch who has thrown millions into war or on the street for Capitol Hill brownie points, his megadonors, and just pure ideology

Vinca

(50,269 posts)
26. I think there is a possibility that could happen.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:41 PM
Mar 2016

It just seems odd the FBI hasn't cleared her yet. You'd think, in the midst of such an important election, they would feel the need to wind it up and clear the candidate and her minions. Look for a Friday news dump one of these weeks and let's hope it happens before October.

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
29. No idea how long it takes the FBI to conclude an investigation
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:46 PM
Mar 2016

But seems like they could speed up the process here.

Question for the Hillary supporters -- can anyone point me to the last presidential candidate who was running for president while at the same time being investigated by the FBI for potentially committing a crime?

Vinca

(50,269 posts)
33. Isn't Trump also being investigated for his flimflam university?
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:49 PM
Mar 2016

Imagine election day and a double perp walk. LOL.

 

TeddyR

(2,493 posts)
38. I know there's some controversy there
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:54 PM
Mar 2016

But is he being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation? If he is, then Hillary is keeping pretty good company. Hillary and Trump, the only candidates subject to federal investigation while running for office. Didn't any of the powers that be sit down and say "hey, maybe it isn't a good idea to have someone who might be indicted as our candidate"?

beastie boy

(9,321 posts)
66. No. And that includes ALL current presidential candidates.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:08 PM
Mar 2016

This is a direct answer to your question. While it implies that Hillary is being investigated for potentially committing a crime, there is no indication at this point, from FBI or any other source, that a crime may have been committed, let alone Hillary's potential involvement in it.

Then again, your inquiry into investigations of presidential candidates may be unrelated to any specific political figures and is mere curiosity on your part... in which case your question is best directed to presidential historians rather than Hillary's supporters.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
49. FBI Director James Comey is a straight shooter and will not be affected..
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:16 PM
Mar 2016

...by partisan pressure. He will resign before he allows himself to be influenced by partisans.

Response to Gregorian (Original post)

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
37. If there is a request for an indictment, there will be an indictment.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:53 PM
Mar 2016

President Obama is not going to ruin his great legacy in order to salvage someone's election chances.

He knows if he did that, news would leak. It would be a disaster all around.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
53. ..and considering the fact that Hillary betrayed him and went against...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:18 PM
Mar 2016

...his orders, and ran a rogue foreign policy operation out of her private server....Obama might just get some pleasure out of seeing that indictment come down in judgment. He doesn't have to lift a finger. Just let justice roll down.

tex-wyo-dem

(3,190 posts)
87. I very much agree...
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 12:42 AM
Mar 2016

It's quite possible that Obama had no idea this was going on behind the scenes with Blumenthal, et al until the emails were released. If I were him, I would be seriously pissed.

High on the hypocracy scale, Hillary has been tiring herself to Obama, basically supporting everything he's done to score points with dems and POC, yet she had so little respect for him running a rouge State Depr behind the scenes....dispicable.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
88. but there's one little quirk
Sun Mar 20, 2016, 01:13 AM
Mar 2016

One of the articles about this says that there's no way that NSA was not able to "see" the communications that Hillary was sending and receiving on her private server. And that is likely to be absolutely true, given what Snowden has revealed to us about our surveillance capabilities.

And so that begs a question. Did NSA see, compile, and not inform Obama? Did NSA see, compile, and inform Obama, who has known all along and held this in reserve for some chess reason? Did NSA see, compile, and inform Obama who opted to cover it?

This is a whole can of worms.

Otherwise, yes, I agree with your assessment of despicable for Hillary to diss Obama by betraying him. But hey -- she never did show him any respect, did she?

tex-wyo-dem

(3,190 posts)
94. Good points...something I didn't consider...
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 01:16 PM
Mar 2016

Whether Obama was informed by the NSA or not, he certainly knows now. The main question, as you said: is he covering up or keeping in reserve?

KeepItReal

(7,769 posts)
40. Sec. Clinton's best defense in the Benghazi hearing:
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 05:55 PM
Mar 2016

She did not conduct State Department business via email. Therefore, there were no communications for those GOP clowns to point to in that marathon hearing.

Unfortunately, it looks like she did have State business on her personal email account fed to her personal Blackberry.

NSA said there was no secure Blackberry possible for her, but she did it anyway.

If the FBI/DOJ find anything worth an indictment, it will be the biggest self-inflicted wound since John Edwards and Gen. Patraeus decided to lambada with their biographers.


grasswire

(50,130 posts)
55. bigger, I think
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:20 PM
Mar 2016

Lambada is not on the same level as running a rogue foreign policy operation out of sight of the POTUS.

 

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)
52. Can we please stop smearing Democrats here?
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:18 PM
Mar 2016

There is never a shred of substance to these kind of posts. Be respectful that you're at a site to support Democrats. Take it somewhere else.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
60. We know what needs to be done, to prevent the GOP from feasting on the bones...
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 06:22 PM
Mar 2016

....of the Democratic Party.

JoePhilly

(27,787 posts)
69. No. This particular mastabatory fantasy will not come true.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:16 PM
Mar 2016

The stories in the old Penthouse Forum had a better chance of coming true.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
70. I'm of the opinion that Trump will -try- to make it end via recitation of all the un-scandals
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 07:48 PM
Mar 2016

It doesn't matter how debunked they are. Trump has no reason to be reasonable. He'll reach back into history and hang them up in front of us in an attempt to depress democratic voting.

It'll probably have some limited effect among the 60+ percent of Americans who don't giver her favorable numbers on honesty and trustworthiness. If that effect produces in the 5-10 percent range of registered voters, things will be difficult.

H2O Man

(73,536 posts)
80. Recommended.
Sat Mar 19, 2016, 10:20 PM
Mar 2016

Very interesting OP. Thank you for this.

If she is our nominee, and happens to win, there will be the following dynamic: the establishment republicans will tend to support her, while the tea party will continue to accuse her and her administration of every possible form of corruption. That will hold true, no matter if rooted in actual corruption, or not.

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