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In reply to the discussion: The freak out of some Democrats over [View all]tularetom
(23,664 posts)Hillary Clinton is one of the most divisive candidates ever, regardless of party. Everything she does seems to be controversial and she inspires strong reactions in both supporters and detractors.
Even her choice of a campaign logo causes controversy. But it's just symptomatic of what we can expect from a Clinton presidency.
Of course the republicans are going to nitpick her to death. They do that to every Democratic candidate. They've been trying to do that to Obama without much success for the past seven years. Sadly for them, he doesn't let it bother him and just ignores it. Clinton won't react the same way, she'll take the bait every time, get on a high horse and deny whatever they accuse her of. Problem is she doesn't handle denial well. Even when innocent, she looks like she's hiding something. Just like Richard Nixon.
I doubt that the republicans are quaking with fear at the prospect of a Clinton candidacy. They're probably rubbing their hands together in gleeful anticipation. It's so easy to wind her up.