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In reply to the discussion: HRC has just written a glowing review of Kissinger's new book. STILL think we should nominate her? [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)Who is in the primary against her? This discussion puts the cart before the horse a bit, she still hasn't indicated whether she's going to run or not--the only two possibilities that we're aware of that could also primary are Sanders and Biden. That said, if it's a choice between her and Bernie Sanders, I'm voting to nominate her because Sanders, as much as I'd love to see him as President, hasn't a chance in hell winning. I think Biden has a better chance but I still can't see him winning if his past attempts are any indication.
As far as Kissinger goes... well, Mr. Kerry solicited his advice on Syria. Does that make John Kerry a bad man?
President Obama chose him as a diplomat to Russia as President-elect. We've reelected him.
My point is this, politicians interact with other politicians, whether those politicians are evil (or not) or we agree with them (or not)--it's the nature of the beast. Find me one politician that hasn't said something we disagree with or has praised someone we don't agree with and I'll vote for him or her. There is no politician with clean hands at the national level of politics. I'm going to vote for/nominate the Democratic candidate I think has the best chance of winning the White House--if that's Clinton, I'll hold my nose and do it because the United States Supreme Court is my one issue I'm voting for next time around.