Lexington (KY) Herald Leader Endorses HRC

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Hillary Clinton is the most-qualified person running for president of the United States and has demonstrated the deepest understanding of how to address the challenges facing Kentucky. Kentucky Democrats should vote for her in the May 17 primary.

The difference between Clinton and her leading opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, was evident in their appearances this week in Kentucky. Sanders appeared in Lexington and Louisville, giving his standard stump speech to large and enthusiastic crowds. Clinton’s two-day tour of Appalachia included a session in Ashland where she talked with about 25 people for two hours about the region’s problems and promise. Two other candidates on the ballot have not been active in the race.


Clinton, who has served as secretary of state and in the Senate representing New York, in addition to her eight years as first lady during her husband Bill Clinton’s presidency, has an impressive resume and a thorough knowledge of both this country and its place in the world. She’s smart, extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and — after decades of withstanding virtually every possible attack — unflappable. In a word, she’s presidential

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/opinion/editorials/article75919472.html#storylink=cpy

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1. Good endorsement, very true. Hillary has a grasp on issues.

[SharonClark]

2. Awesome

Hillary talks with people and Sanders talks at people.

[caquillo]

4. Yeah, funny how Sanders is supposed to be 'of the people'

But Hillary has a better understanding of them. She knows how to talk to people and empathize with them. Sanders can only rouse angry crowds.

[Iliyah]

3. K & R

[BootinUp]

5. K & R

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6. K&R

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7. "giving his standard stump speech to

large and enthusiastic crowds" - Bernie is indeed a One-Trick Pony. He never puts himself into a situation where he actually has to listen to people. He'd rather tell them what they "need," rather than hearing what they have to say. Everything is viewed through his narrow prism.

Hillary "gets? it.

[NastyRiffraff]

8. I noticed after every debate

Bernie and Jane left the stage immediately while Hillary stayed to chat with people in the audience. I don't think Bernie really likes people, as opposed to "the people." It's easy to like the general idea, not so easy to understand and empathize with real individuals.

[skylucy]

9. I think your observation is right on target. It is obvious during interviews with the media that

Bernie is not a people person. I find it rather interesting that the media has all jumped on the "Hillary is not likable and isn't a natural politician like Bill" bandwagon and has given Bernie a pass on his short-fuse, general grumpiness and obvious lack of charm. It is either because they have never considered him a serious candidate who had a chance to get the nomination or plain old sexism. Maybe a little of both.