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Bleacher Creature

(11,257 posts)
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 08:31 PM Oct 2016

I am truly in awe of Hillary Clinton.

Honestly, I don't think I have the stomach to watch this circus show tonight. I may be able to do it after a couple of drinks, and I'll probably need to be doing or watching something else in the background, but it's just so infuriating.

That said, the thought of standing there on stage with him for 90 minutes is unthinkable. And Hillary has already done it twice before.

I'll be the first to admit that I always liked and admired Hillary, but never more or less than countless other good Democrats. In 2008, I supported her by default, but quickly changed to Obama after I realized he was building something special. This year, I supported her all the way through, but a lot of that was because I just never saw Bernie (who I've always admired) as being especially effective as a politician, legislator, or executive.

But this is different now. Seeing her perform in the last two debates, and looking at those performances against everything else she's faced for the last 30 years, is so inspiring. She's tireless, unflappable, intelligent beyond belief, and - as her doppleganger on SNL said this weekend - made of steel.

I'm damn proud to say that I'm with her.

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I am truly in awe of Hillary Clinton. (Original Post) Bleacher Creature Oct 2016 OP
This is why I supported her as my first choice in 08'. Dawson Leery Oct 2016 #1
Love this! grossproffit Oct 2016 #2
She has shown us all her spine of steel. madaboutharry Oct 2016 #3
Viva Hillary!! ailsagirl Oct 2016 #5
I was a nervous wreck before the earlier debates, but I am confident of her abilities now wishstar Oct 2016 #6
K & R LAS14 Oct 2016 #7
I have been a Clinton follower since 1980, it was exciting to see Bill elected president in 1992 and Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #8
ur post mirror everything that i think n/t luvmybluestate Oct 2016 #21
We will be the winners of these two presidents. Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #23
Welcome to DU, luvmybluestate! calimary Oct 2016 #29
Hillary was terrific during the 2008 primary debates Awsi Dooger Oct 2016 #9
K&R! DemonGoddess Oct 2016 #13
It's beautiful to see... sarae Oct 2016 #30
She is so solid Dem2 Oct 2016 #14
She is so amazing... HeartlandDem Oct 2016 #15
Welcome to DU, HeartlandDem! calimary Oct 2016 #33
So am I elmac Oct 2016 #16
Hillary knows her stuff. oasis Oct 2016 #17
She rocked. mountain grammy Oct 2016 #18
Kudos Madame President NoMoreRepugs Oct 2016 #19
Absolutely. nt Sunny05 Oct 2016 #20
Hillary Clinton is . . . OldRedneck Oct 2016 #24
On November 8, I will be PatrickforO Oct 2016 #25
She is incredible. nt Maven Oct 2016 #26
I use her as my role model when times are tough. apcalc Oct 2016 #27
She is so super smart katmondoo Oct 2016 #32
K&R sarae Oct 2016 #28
Tonight's best meme: Coyotl Oct 2016 #34
Well said, BC! Thank you! Cha Oct 2016 #35
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madaboutharry

(40,212 posts)
3. She has shown us all her spine of steel.
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 08:38 PM
Oct 2016

I spent a long time not being particularly in awe of Hillary. I was always ambivalent about her. My opinion began to change after watching her stellar presentation during the atrocity called the Bengazi hearing. I watched all 11 hours and came away thinking that this was a very special woman in many ways.

The onslaught of vitriol that she has withstood with such grace and dignity is inspiring.

wishstar

(5,270 posts)
6. I was a nervous wreck before the earlier debates, but I am confident of her abilities now
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 08:40 PM
Oct 2016

She has already proven she is unflappable and can't be rattled by his bullying childish antics

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
8. I have been a Clinton follower since 1980, it was exciting to see Bill elected president in 1992 and
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 08:55 PM
Oct 2016

re-elected in 1996, happy to see Hillary elected in 2000 to the Senate. I supported her run in 2008 but was behind President Obama for his election in 2008 and 2012. It will be nice to see Hillary following President Obama as president, it will be good for America.

calimary

(81,340 posts)
29. Welcome to DU, luvmybluestate!
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:17 PM
Oct 2016

I first discovered, and rapidly came to admire, Hillary during the 1992 campaign. I had not heard of her before that. But I've been a huge fan of hers ever since. She had me at "I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies." I was totally gone, from that moment on.


 

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
9. Hillary was terrific during the 2008 primary debates
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 08:57 PM
Oct 2016

Obama won only a few of them outright. Many were close, among the two dozen.

It didn't matter, given the degree of enthusiasm for Obama. On sites like this he was spun as the winner virtually every time.

Hillary was actually rusty in the early 2016 primary debates compared to her 2008 level.

DemonGoddess

(4,640 posts)
13. K&R!
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 10:30 PM
Oct 2016

You know, I have to get up in a few hours to go to work, but I'm watching the shit show anyway. You know why? I really, REALLY love watching her hand him his ass!

HeartlandDem

(80 posts)
15. She is so amazing...
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 10:31 PM
Oct 2016

There is no way I can imagine anyone being able to confront this shitshow. Pure class she is... trump is so disgusting.

calimary

(81,340 posts)
33. Welcome to DU, HeartlandDem!
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:22 PM
Oct 2016

She IS amazing! The stamina, and the fortitude, and such composure. I couldn't do that! Hold up to that kind of punishment and persecution? Which she's actually done since 1992 - that I know of. That's 24 years of being investigated from the skin under her heels all the way up to her scalp! And she's held up. I can't think of too many more women - hell, more PEOPLE - who could withstand a 24-year-long inquisition.

A third stellar audition for being able to stand up to Putin, the North Koreans, the Iranians, and Netanyahu - probably with one hand tied behind her back.

PatrickforO

(14,579 posts)
25. On November 8, I will be
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:10 PM
Oct 2016

proudly casting my vote FOR Hillary Clinton, NOT against Donald Trump. She will be a fine president.

As to Trump...anyone who refuses to say he will support the outcome of a presidential election is not only unfit to serve as our president, but has proven that he cares NOTHING for everything this nation is supposed to stand for.

katmondoo

(6,457 posts)
32. She is so super smart
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:20 PM
Oct 2016

I am so impressed with her. At first I was afraid to watch the debates now I am so glad I did. Her knowledge and presentation is beyond wonderful. She will be a great President and a great first woman President of The United States.

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