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In 2008 Anti-War Democrats and Independents voted for Obama in the GE (Original Post) Skwmom May 2016 OP
Are you kidding? hertopos May 2016 #1
In 2008, Obama was NEVER viewed as a war hawk like Clinton. In addition, Obama only went into Skwmom May 2016 #2
There is only one candidate in the race who made a speech in support of and voted for the Iraq war Fumesucker May 2016 #3
"Sander's supporters are buying too much of Right wing smear over the last 20 years" apnu May 2016 #4
Are YOU kidding? djean111 May 2016 #5

hertopos

(833 posts)
1. Are you kidding?
Tue May 24, 2016, 07:59 AM
May 2016

This is exactly why some of Sanders supporter's are crossing the line.

Obama in general is slight 'right' of Clinton.

Sander's supporters, by now, should stop fighting and vote for Clinton if you voted for
Obama.

I believe Sander's supporters are buying too much of Right wing smear over the last 20 years.

Hertopos

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
2. In 2008, Obama was NEVER viewed as a war hawk like Clinton. In addition, Obama only went into
Tue May 24, 2016, 08:03 AM
May 2016

Libya because it was pushed by Clinton (and without his knowing her buddy Blumenthal).

So exactly how is Obama to the right of Clinton on War? Though since Clinton is not running against Obama what does it really matter?

apnu

(8,750 posts)
4. "Sander's supporters are buying too much of Right wing smear over the last 20 years"
Tue May 24, 2016, 08:07 AM
May 2016

Truth.

Either Sanders people are easily led by the Right Wing Noise Machine or they are Right Wing trolls stirring the pot.

There are only a handful of Sanders supporters who are against Clinton for reasons related to her policies. That I can respect, but the rest? Nope.

I like Bernie, I voted for Bernie, but Bernie's "supporters" have turned me right off.

 

djean111

(14,255 posts)
5. Are YOU kidding?
Tue May 24, 2016, 08:07 AM
May 2016

Hillary's predilection for war is well-documented. Or is this just another shining example of how inconvenient facts are "right-wing smears"?

Both Obama and Hillary are Third Way politicians. I believe Hillary would start dismantling Social Security and Medicare immediately, if she took office. A little cut here, and little means-testing there, and voila! Third Way Hillary finishes up what Bill started, in service to them.

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