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In reply to the discussion: We're well on our way to a republican president in 2016 [View all]Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)and in a state whose Primary came after most were eliminated, I voted for Obama in the Primary. I guess I decided that taking a chance on Obama made more sense than voting for the known quantity.
If Hill gets the nom, will I vote for her? Sure; but at that point it's a vote in favor of her moderately liberal social policy views and seeking to somewhat limit the damage possible in foreign affairs if ANY lunatic Republican get in. I have no confidence at all in her ability (or even desire) to regulate banks & Wall Street effectively.
Ya know what? I don't know that I can muster or sustain much enthusiasm for her as a candidate. Traditionally it has been the left wing of the party, the "activists," who put in all the legwork, envelope stuffing, phone banking, etc., but I wonder how much grassroots support Hillary will muster among them. And of course, if she loses, guess who is gonna get the blame.