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In reply to the discussion: OMG after watching HRC on CNN... We HAVE to get her elected [View all]karynnj
(61,075 posts)Hillary Clinton now is a respected party elder and has the credibility of her history to speak out on issues and work through her foundation on things important to her. I could see a Democratic president appointing her to something that befits her interests and uses the talent she has.
To me, there is the same sense of what could have been with both Al Gore and John Kerry. Gore realistically probably won in 2000. After J6, his response to constant left wing cries that he should have fought harder after the SC ruled that there were no other things reasonable to do looks even more responsible, statesman like and honorable.
While nothing is the same as being president, both of these men have continued to contribute to the world and our country. This is the path HRC is on too.
As to the presidency, unless Biden develops health problems, he will be our nominee in 2024 and there is no reason to think he would drop Harris for HRC. HRC will nit challenge him. If Biden were to develop health problems, there are 2 situations. One, he steps down before 2024 and Harris is the sitting President. I doubt HRC would primary the new president. Two, he announces he is not running, which creates an open primary. I do not think HRC would run, but I think a party that just had an old president step down would reject anyone in their late 70s or older.
As wonderful as people like HRC, John Kerry and AL Gore are, they will not be President.