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kentuck

(110,950 posts)
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:25 AM Jun 2016

Hillary's speech was very "progressive"...

It sounded FDR-like. It was more "progressive" than anything Bernie Sanders has said during the entire primary season.

However, words are cheap. Has she returned to her progressive roots or is this just a ploy to gain the support of Bernie supporters?

I suppose we will have to wait and see?

But, it was very encouraging to hear her spell out her progressive agenda. Perhaps Bernie's campaign has performed a valuable service after all?

In my opinion, we should not pre-judge her sincerity or intent until we see something different.

I was impressed with her speech. Call me naive.

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Hillary's speech was very "progressive"... (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2016 OP
In what areas specifically was it "more progressive than anything Bernie Sanders cali Jun 2016 #1
She covered every issue Bernie has spoken about in the campaign... kentuck Jun 2016 #3
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #4
Welcome to the light! BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #5
Really "more progressive". gordianot Jun 2016 #6
Her agenda's been progressive this whole campaign. The cries she's a Republican were ugly and wrong. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #7
Calling the Iranians her enemies... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #9
That was in October, 2015 kentuck Jun 2016 #10
You HOPE a lot has changed.... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #12
Yes, we hope a lot has changed. kentuck Jun 2016 #13
I don't foresee Hillary blowing her lead over The Donald... Herman4747 Jun 2016 #14
What a stupid edhopper Jun 2016 #11
I think she may feel more confident JNelson6563 Jun 2016 #8
 

cali

(114,904 posts)
1. In what areas specifically was it "more progressive than anything Bernie Sanders
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:30 AM
Jun 2016

has said during the entire primary season"?

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gordianot

(15,226 posts)
6. Really "more progressive".
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 08:51 AM
Jun 2016

Just maybe all of those millennials Pied Piper Sanders gathered might come in handy. I have seen it first hand talked with them, they need to be encouraged it is our future.

I have followed your posts for years, with the primary I have been at odds with posters on this site I am certain would share common interests in real life. Most of my friends are Hillary supporters we have not had harsh words. Yes Hillary's speech was excellent. Although I have not supported her this Primary I have met her, the last face to face conversation was 15 years ago. Right now Democrats are up. There is something happening not sure what?

 

Herman4747

(1,825 posts)
9. Calling the Iranians her enemies...
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 10:56 AM
Jun 2016

...was NOT being progressive ( Hillary Clinton’s Disturbing Comments Calling Iranians Her “Enemies” ). It made no progress forward, and indeed, undermined the efforts of John Kerry to improve relations. It was even, alas, even reminiscent of Bush II placing Iran in his "Axis of Evil."

Hillary can do better.

Hopefully, she will.

kentuck

(110,950 posts)
13. Yes, we hope a lot has changed.
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 11:31 AM
Jun 2016

But, with Donald Trump, you don't have to hope or guess.... you know.

edhopper

(33,208 posts)
11. What a stupid
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 11:26 AM
Jun 2016

nitpicking column.

Full of strawmen and over interpretation.

She has been nothing but supportive of the Iran Deal.

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)
8. I think she may feel more confident
Thu Jun 23, 2016, 09:19 AM
Jun 2016

She is up against a con man with no money and lukewarm party support at best. There is so much low hanging fruit with which to fashion devastating campaign ads against Trump it's incedible!

She can go with a bolder agenda because she is the adult on the ballot and the sane people of the world know this.

Julie

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