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In reply to the discussion: The Rising Tide of Populism in the Dem Party Spells Trouble for Hillary [View all]ChiciB1
(15,435 posts)I think Hillary was very good as a cabinet member, didn't follow her much as a Senator so can't comment. I never supported her as a candidate for POTUS! I would LOVE to see Elizabeth Warren run, but given the Democratic Party of today, don't seeing that as a possibility. Even the "Big Dog" was DLC and further to the right than I've ever been.
Unfortunately, the Democratic Party I joined a long time ago has disappointed me more times than I care to mention! I even considered going Independent, but since I live in Florida I wouldn't be able to vote in primaries. You have to register Democratic or Repuke!
It's too bad that Repukes will vote against their own self interests simply because there's an (R) next to their name! You have to attribute this to the fact that they really stick together no matter what the real facts are! Yes, we're seeing a split happening with them, but I don't see Ted Cruz getting defeated as horrible as he is. Could be wrong, wish I'm wrong... time will tell! But Repukes DO stand their round, stick together AND vote!
Our Democrats have weak spines, with only a few willing to really STAND up for "we the people!"
We Need Real Change! It will be great to see a shift and have Democrats fight back. If under 30 voters are truly trending as the articles state, those in power should start LISTENING! But will they. So far, it's mostly the black caucus Democrats out in front telling it like it is. I think I can count on two hands the white Democrats who are pushing back against the Repukes! And I'm white.
Very sad, and even Obama, who I think is truly a good man personally, is a very moderate right leaning Democrat. But most of us knew that from the get go, but has made even more decisions I don't agree with than I thought he would!