Just as being a poor republican makes little sense, I cannot vote for Hillary.

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236. Does the DU actually represent the average Democrat.

It appears to me that the DU is populated mainly by ultra-progressives who would have a had time supporting anyone who doesn't share their rather utopia views of what a candidate must be. Their hero is Sanders or Warren, but in reality could either of these candidates actually be elected? It doesn't mean that I don't admire Sanders, but can he actually finance a campaign for president? The same for Warren.

I also wonder just how many people who are extremely critical of Hilary Clinton have even taken out the time to read her book "Hard Choices." I would encourage them to read it and come to an appreciation of just how complicated are the balancing the relationships of dealing with multiple governments. She demonstrates an expertise and understanding of foreign affairs that is astonishing.

This is a critical issue to me in regard to the presidency. It is the most important challenge facing a president. It seems that many are solely concerned with issues that are the sole governance of congress and that can only be solved by congress. If you want progressive legislation then elect representatives that are dedicated to improving the lot of the working class.

Another aspect is the appointment of judges including the Supreme Court. If you want progressive judges who will protect the right of the working class citizen then elect representatives who will assure that they are confirmed and not blocked by radical Republicans. As has been aptly pointed out here the appointment of judges can have tremendous affect on the well being of regular citizens.

The Republicans have astutely grasped this fact and have been extremely successful starting at the municipal and state level of building a solid foundation to achieve their goals. Meanwhile, the working class have been convinced that trade unions were unnecessary and that candidates support of unions was immaterial. The result is that they have seen their jobs outsourced, their health cancelled and pensions cut simply because their was no monolithic Democratic resistance to oppose this. Finally I would like to observe that the president can be bent to accept the will of the people and especially the will of the congress. You want a president that is dedicated to helping the working class then elect representatives that demand that he do exactly that.