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In reply to the discussion: What do you think would be a fair description of Hillary Clinton's political leanings? [View all]joshcryer
(62,280 posts)35. Her "political leanings" evolve.
Her ideological leanings are probably left of center with an aspiration for internationalism because of the US's place in the world.
Internationalism means possibly being hawkish, unfortunately. Other than that, Clinton is left of Obama both ideologically and politically.
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What do you think would be a fair description of Hillary Clinton's political leanings? [View all]
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2014
OP
i would have voted typical centrist dem. not liberal economic issues, liberal on social ones.
dionysus
Apr 2014
#2
She supports and voted for Bush's foreign policy, went further on Syria and Libya. She is
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#10
+ another. She also speaks like a right-winger on the small matter of Social Security ...
Scuba
Apr 2014
#46
I agree, she voted for Bush's war because she believes in Bush's foreign policies. I just said
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#67
Oh it wasn't one vote. It was one of the most important decisions elected officials had to make
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#71
I appreciate your honesty and having met Hillary and truly admiring her (through my job
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#79
Is one mistaken to associate her philosophy with the actions of her husband's administration?
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2014
#12
And War. They must support all of our Imperial Wars. Wall St and Wars, that's all
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#69
I love how TWO MINUTES after you posted this response someone personally attacked you
Number23
Apr 2014
#31
A Republican with a soft spot for a few social justice issues, Social Security NOT included ...
Scuba
Apr 2014
#47
The time to talk about her is now. 2014 is not about who is running for President.
KoKo
Apr 2014
#56
no, "third way," "DLC" and "New Democrat" are the terms that element of the Democratic Party have
Douglas Carpenter
Apr 2014
#82