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In reply to the discussion: Who remembers HRC's behavior in the 2008 Primaries? [View all]And she seems to be repeating the same mistake this time already.
Her IWR vote is a perfect example. I think she knew pretty quickly that was a bad vote but felt it would make her look weak politically if she didn't hold onto it. She held on way to long to that one and I think it made a big difference for her in the primaries with Obama. Only to finally give in after the election.
She seems to do this sort of thing a lot.
Having said that I also find it one of the most appealing things about her. She is a fighter and will stand up to withering scrutiny even when the tide is clearly against her once she makes the calculation. I admire the strength she has shown over the years through many controversies.
There is no doubt in my mind she would stand up to the pressures of the office, and while I might not agree with her on everything I think on balance she would be a very competent president.