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In reply to the discussion: Please say no to Hillary Clinton in 2016! [View all]RationalMan
(96 posts)If it were a choice between Hillary and any of the clowns or terrorists in the Republican party, I would welcome her candidacy.
Her age is a concern. The fact she is part of a political dynasty from a husband that was a governor and then a two-term President, she herself a two-term U.S. Senator and then Secretary of State is of concern. The Founders expected our elected leaders would not be career politicians but rather ordinary folk (in those days of the landed gentry) who would serve a few terms and then return to agrarian life.
I agree with probably half of her policies and vehemently disagree with the other half from war, etc. But if I compare what I could expect from a Hillary presidency (first woman!!!!) and any of the potential GOP candidates, Hillary is mountains above them.
I would prefer though to see the Democrats start to cultivate a new generation of leaders. I am especially impressed with the Castro brothers from Texas.