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RKP5637

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53. Thank you, you said what I was thinking. We need someone with the political machinery behind them to

Sat Apr 11, 2015, 02:45 PM

Apr 2015

win the WH. It will be deplorable if a republican secures the WH in 2016. Sadly, this nation currently runs on big $$$$$'s thanks to the despicable Citizens United decision.

It's a cruel joke to call the US a democracy when big $$$$$'s put into office whomever they want in this oligarchy. I like the other potential democratic choices too, but I seriously doubt they could win the WH given the insane political climate of this country.

The general populace of the US is not DU, the general populace is IMO highly propagandized and information limited. Hence IMO at this point in history we need the candidate with the most political clout, brand recognition and monied resources to win in the hostile political climate in the US. To me, that is HRC. I will vote for and support whomever the democratic candidate is, but I sure as hell hope some don't sit at home on their asses and not vote in 2016.

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How do you feel about Hillary running for President in 2016? [View all] Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 OP

I feel ambivalent. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2015 #1

I agree Cal Peggy.. yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #6

It is a free country. More power to her. The competition matters to me. KeepItReal Apr 2015 #2

How about if she has a progressive challenger, I'd like to see her answers? mmonk Apr 2015 #3

Meh OffWithTheirHeads Apr 2015 #4

That needs to be a response to this poll XemaSab Apr 2015 #57

Uninspired. nt City Lights Apr 2015 #5

+1. nt bunnies Apr 2015 #8

Bad.. mylye2222 Apr 2015 #7

Hillary is not my ideal candidate. I wish we could upaloopa Apr 2015 #9

Thank you, you said what I was thinking. We need someone with the political machinery behind them to RKP5637 Apr 2015 #53

"WE" progressives do not have to have enough money pangaia Apr 2015 #67

When people stop taking notes, I might vote in these types of polls again. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #10

Not interested at all in her as a candidate. Hell Hath No Fury Apr 2015 #11

Disgusted. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #12

Former Senator and Secretary of State bottomofthehill Apr 2015 #13

A great person to have on our side in the primaries. Very excited. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #14

I'd be a lot more enthusiastic about Elizabeth Warren. Kath1 Apr 2015 #15

I'd rather not Nite Owl Apr 2015 #16

I think she can do great good and that mich of the bias against her is just that, bias. nolabear Apr 2015 #17

right there with you! ^^^^^ Sheepshank Apr 2015 #31

+ 1000. Without a progressive Congress, even an Elizabeth Warren or Paul Wellstone BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #61

^^^K&R right here!^^^ freshwest Apr 2015 #70

I'm not now nor ever have been a huge fan, Blue_In_AK Apr 2015 #18

I think that Hillary should have been elected president in 2008. Beacool Apr 2015 #19

She'll be the nominee. I think there's a reasonable chance she'll lose in the general. cali Apr 2015 #22

Historically, the odds will be against any Democrat. Beacool Apr 2015 #24

absolutely. cali Apr 2015 #27

No Republican will win the White House in 2016 Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #28

Never underestimate the opposition. Beacool Apr 2015 #33

It will be a re-run of 2012 Cali_Democrat Apr 2015 #37

I hope that you're correct. Beacool Apr 2015 #39

We're going to have to get past 'falling in love' to 'falling in line' real quick. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2015 #32

Well, no candidate has ever made everyone happy. Beacool Apr 2015 #36

Resigned to her being the nominee. cali Apr 2015 #20

Lovely weekend and she is ready..... riversedge Apr 2015 #21

Love that pic, it exudes HBIC. Beacool Apr 2015 #25

Wait and see. qwlauren35 Apr 2015 #23

Non-committed. N/T Texasgal Apr 2015 #26

Yay!!! lamp_shade Apr 2015 #29

I think anyone who wants to run should run. MineralMan Apr 2015 #30

I'm just not sure of the options. nt clarice Apr 2015 #34

I'll vote for Martin O'Malley in the primary, but have no problem with HRC running. FSogol Apr 2015 #35

I want someone to beat her in the primary. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #38

Neither whatthehey Apr 2015 #40

She's the money beet. Scurrilous Apr 2015 #41

I keep thinking..... *WHY*? Smarmie Doofus Apr 2015 #42

Thrilled! hrmjustin Apr 2015 #43

The more the... one_voice Apr 2015 #44

I will definitely vote for Hillary if she's our nominee mike dub Apr 2015 #45

I am ready for Hillary! William769 Apr 2015 #46

Other: Meh. KamaAina Apr 2015 #47

It's ok with me if she runs. It's her right. But that doesn't mean I like it HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #48

Not a fan. Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #49

Kicking for the weekend crowd. William769 Apr 2015 #50

I have no... 99Forever Apr 2015 #51

I don't believe it's the sign of the pending apocalypse. Savannahmann Apr 2015 #52

Resigned. PeteSelman Apr 2015 #54

An overwhelming sense of Deja Moo.. Fumesucker Apr 2015 #55

Hillary will win the presidency, how do i know, say one of the rags say she would not. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #56

You need more than just yes or no. nt Rex Apr 2015 #58

Resigned: KittyWampus Apr 2015 #59

I think the party establishment and big donors would rather have a Republican in the WH if Hillary Marr Apr 2015 #60

Love her! MoonRiver Apr 2015 #62

I feel really, really good. A strong Democrat who can hold her own against any Republican BlueCaliDem Apr 2015 #63

We just need someone with a real chance of winning in 2016. Hoyt Apr 2015 #64

I'll vote against her in a primary because I think she is an opportunistic unprincipled liar tularetom Apr 2015 #65

great gwheezie Apr 2015 #66

I hope she makes the loons in the clown car workinclasszero Apr 2015 #68

pass PowerToThePeople Apr 2015 #69