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ripple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-02-07 11:23 AM
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What did Hillary accomplish as First Lady?
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If, as some believe, Hillary's experience as First Lady should be considered in terms of presidential qualifications, it stands to reason that we should take a good, hard look at what she actually accomplished while in that position.

I've thought this over and the only clear initiative I recall her taking was with health care reform. As we know, her efforts in that area failed, due in no small part to the republican congress. Despite the fact that it eventually failed, I appreciate that she at least cared enough about the issue to make it a priority. Still, she can hardly claim it as an achievement.

I know that she also fought back against the many unscrupulous and downright hateful attacks from the right. So, I suppose one could say that she learned to play down and dirty, take no prisoners, slash and burn politics. For me, that begs the question of just how much integrity has been compromised in the pursuit of power at all costs.

I think I'm likely overlooking some of Hillary's achievements as First Lady and if so, I hope some of you will enlighten me. Rather than trying to start a Hillary-bash by posing this question, I honestly want to have a discussion about an area of Hillary's past (or qualifications, as some believe) that is often mentioned, but seldom critiqued objectively.

Can anyone please enlighten me about what Hillary accomplished in her eight years as First Lady that would enhance her presidential resume?
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