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In reply to the discussion: The inevitable Hillary will lead to President Rand Paul. [View all]Dems to Win
(2,161 posts)I've got my lantern out, looking for a progressive politician under age 60 to present an alternative choice.
If Hillary is seriously challenged and wins the primary fair and square, I will grudgingly vote for her in the general election.
If the Clinton machine succeeds in intimidating all potential challengers, as described in this Atlantic article, so that she sweeps to the nomination unopposed, I will likely leave that ballot line blank.
Clintonphobia: Why No Democrat Wants to Run Against Hillary
Strong frontrunners have drawn challengers before. But given the Clintons' reputation for retaliating for betrayals, it's just not worth it in 2016.
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/08/why-no-democrat-wants-to-run-against-hillary-fear-of-retaliation/378914/
My objection to Hillary 2016 is the exact same objection I had in 2008: Her vote in favor of the Iraq War Resolution. She was either duped by George Bush, or she really believed a US War on Iraq was the right decision for our country. Either way, she is not a person I want as president.
What do we want? A competitive primary!
When do we want it? 2016!