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merrily

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26. Comparing herself to Roosevelt? Please. As far as the TPP, she helped negotiate it.

Thu Jun 11, 2015, 12:46 AM

Jun 2015

To me, that counts more than any remark she may make about it during a campaign.

Besides, if it passes soon, as I think it will, that pretty much moots it as a primary issue for her, which is probably part of the goal.

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Paging Hillary Clinton: this Democrat has a question for you. [View all] Avalux Jun 2015 OP

It could be the last nail in the coffin of our very democracy. cui bono Jun 2015 #1

Yes you're right. Avalux Jun 2015 #2

Hillary is losing her stride. The FDR thing really sold me on the fact that INdemo Jun 2015 #22

OFFS MohRokTah Jun 2015 #4

Really? That's what you actually think? 99Forever Jun 2015 #6

Yes, it really is what he thinks. Moh's a fan of the TPP. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2015 #9

Third Way fake Democrats are all in favor of the TPP LondonReign2 Jun 2015 #44

Am I to believe you don't think this is important? n/t Avalux Jun 2015 #8

What an articulate and detailed response. cui bono Jun 2015 #11

Then their work here is done.... daleanime Jun 2015 #17

She recently restated her position. Motown_Johnny Jun 2015 #3

Since she refuses to publically commit, Yea or Nay... 99Forever Jun 2015 #7

Why would any rational person oppose something... yallerdawg Jun 2015 #10

So why not take the time to answer the concerns? daleanime Jun 2015 #18

lemme see... it's TOTALLY SECRET and literally under armed guard Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #19

"I can't imagine a reason ... NanceGreggs Jun 2015 #27

not where representative government is concerned Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #28

I repeat. NanceGreggs Jun 2015 #29

you can repeat all you like Man from Pickens Jun 2015 #31

But it's not secret, not to the corporate lobbyists who are writing it. Scuba Jun 2015 #32

TPA isn't secret. Has she opined on that? Jim Lane Jun 2015 #47

Bah. This is unimportant crap. The important issue of the day is how awesome the logo is. jeff47 Jun 2015 #5

It doesn't matter how she answers, you still won't vote for her so why bother? leftofcool Jun 2015 #12

Only if she's on the Right side of the issues. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #23

It certainly does matter. If she gets the nomination I will vote for her. n/t Avalux Jun 2015 #37

What is her vote on unicorns and strawberries for everyone.....sometimes I wonder what site I am on. Fred Sanders Jun 2015 #13

so do I.. frylock Jun 2015 #21

'Politician' by Cream jalan48 Jun 2015 #14

As long as she's in the lead, she wont commit to hardly anything thats tough 7962 Jun 2015 #15

She's hoping she can lay low until next year. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2015 #24

Well actually those are words Sanders uses also. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #30

But Sanders has also taken questions from reporters & others randomly. 7962 Jun 2015 #33

but you indeed singled out an issue about wages that they all address the same. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #34

I simply used the min wage as an easy "stand". Its doesnt take any guts. 7962 Jun 2015 #42

Sure ya did. misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #46

If it passes she'll say she was against it. Unknown Beatle Jun 2015 #16

Hillary couldnt carry FDR's ..................(fill in the blank) INdemo Jun 2015 #20

+10 840high Jun 2015 #25

She was in San Antonio for a fundraiser a couple of weeks ago.... Avalux Jun 2015 #38

Comparing herself to Roosevelt? Please. As far as the TPP, she helped negotiate it. merrily Jun 2015 #26

Yes if you read the WP article in my OP, it explains that. Avalux Jun 2015 #39

"she's comparing herself to Roosevelt" Bwahahahaah WTF FFS L0oniX Jun 2015 #35

She will 'officially' announce her candidacy in NYC, on Roosevelt's island. Avalux Jun 2015 #40

I'm not committed to either Bernie or Hillary, that said B Calm Jun 2015 #36

I will definitely vote for Hillary if she's the nom, but I still want to know. Avalux Jun 2015 #41

That's a fair question somebody should ask (nt) Recursion Jun 2015 #43

At least she mentions FDR, bvar22 Jun 2015 #45

She isn't just 'mentioning him'. She wants people to think she's just like him. Avalux Jun 2015 #48

Why the jab at Obama? bvar22 Jun 2015 #49

Thanks.... Avalux Jun 2015 #50