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(7,153 posts) Tue Apr 18, 2017, 06:58 AM Apr 2017

Clinton: 'That was my last race' [View all]

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/329222-clinton-on-loss-to-trump-that-was-my-last-race

Clinton: 'That was my last race'

By Rebecca Savransky - 04/18/17 06:32 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton said that the 2016 presidential election was her "last race" after it became apparent she lost, according to a new book.

The Hill's Amie Parnes and Sidewire's Jonathan Allen write in "Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign" that on the night of the 2016 election, the former Democratic presidential nominee looked through the draft of her concession speech. “Look, I really just want to concede gracefully, wish him the best, thank everybody, and get off the stage,” she said. “This is not a moment for me to do more than that.”
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“Other people will criticize him. That’s their job. I have done it. I just lost, and that is that,” she continued. “That was my last race.”

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Clinton: 'That was my last race' [View all] nitpicker Apr 2017 OP

... shenmue Apr 2017 #1

She will continue to be a strong voice for human rights, especially those of women and children. Arkansas Granny Apr 2017 #2

True shenmue Apr 2017 #3

She has class. Something Trump will never have. Demit Apr 2017 #4

Something he CANNOT have rock Apr 2017 #23

And yet people claim she didn't take responsibility. athena Apr 2017 #5

That's very insightful. HRC is a mirror. yardwork Apr 2017 #6

Yes. I've always thought what people assume Hortensis Apr 2017 #7

I agree, athena. brer cat Apr 2017 #9

Beautifully said ... BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #11

I think that became very clear last week. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #8

Clearly she has a grip on reality ehrnst Apr 2017 #17

re: "a clear sign to me that one wasn't running for President again" thesquanderer Apr 2017 #25

She is a team player. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #26

That's an interesting perspective. thesquanderer Apr 2017 #33

Don't try logic zipplewrath Apr 2017 #40

There is little logic there. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #46

There was alot zipplewrath Apr 2017 #47

"won't be well received or understood." NCTraveler Apr 2017 #48

"I'd say she'd better throw out the old model anyway." NCTraveler Apr 2017 #44

Did you miss the emoticon after that statement? thesquanderer Apr 2017 #49

I did. "Yet he is getting pilloried by some people for not doing it." :) nt. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #50

It's a clear eyed perspective. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #54

Ask yourself why she didn't turn them over during the general election FBaggins Apr 2017 #27

because people run their own campaigns dsc Apr 2017 #58

Yes, keeping promises is what she does. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2017 #60

One might say that about tax returns ehrnst Apr 2017 #59

It was a clear to me who is a Democrat and who might just use Democrats. SharonAnn Apr 2017 #28

re: "It was a clear to me who is a Democrat and who might just use Democrats." thesquanderer Apr 2017 #34

Sad thing is, she didn't lose. n/t CousinIT Apr 2017 #10

Also true ... BlueMTexpat Apr 2017 #12

Very true. But the narrative that she did supports others who have ambitions ehrnst Apr 2017 #24

The American People lost The Big Ragu Apr 2017 #56

100% spot on, CousinIT! Gamecock Lefty Apr 2017 #13

I wouldn't put too much weight on something she said in the heat of the moment. Bleacher Creature Apr 2017 #14

I agree. Heck, didn't she say much the same thing after 2008? (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2017 #22

She'll run again in 2020 BrooklynTech Apr 2017 #70

History will be kind to her mcar Apr 2017 #15

That book is absolutely fascinating - and infuriating ehrnst Apr 2017 #16

What's your point about Bernie? (n/t) thesquanderer Apr 2017 #21

I wonder if he just uses Democrats. He takes but I'm not sure he gives. SharonAnn Apr 2017 #29

Senator Bernie Sanders chervilant Apr 2017 #37

Bernie's team was the one caught hacking. JTFrog Apr 2017 #39

+1000 ehrnst Apr 2017 #53

I was looking for him to speak at one of the "show your tax returns" demonstrations ehrnst Apr 2017 #52

The sanctimony and cult of personality around Bernie is what never stops stevenleser Apr 2017 #65

+infinite grossproffit Apr 2017 #79

That he has the same self awareness about his chances for ehrnst Apr 2017 #51

Robby Mook isn't coming out looking very good, so far. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #69

Methinks people have not read other excerpts/critiques from that book. demmiblue Apr 2017 #18

Except she didn't lose MsLeopard Apr 2017 #19

So True MsLeopard MainSt99 Apr 2017 #41

Agreed MsLeopard Apr 2017 #43

We have entered a dark period for Progressives, which we know will probably get worse. MainSt99 Apr 2017 #63

How was gerrymandering a factor? Jim Lane Apr 2017 #57

It does and has affected the presidential election ehrnst Apr 2017 #61

No, it has NOT affected presidential elections. Rocket_Scientist65 Apr 2017 #62

Republicans move forward with plans to Gerrymander EC in three states ehrnst Apr 2017 #64

That's a proposal. It had zero effect on the 2016 election. (n/t) Jim Lane Apr 2017 #66

Keep reading.... Rocket_Scientist65 Apr 2017 #67

More like 'That was our last chance.' yallerdawg Apr 2017 #20

It is a disgrace how Hillary was treated, especially by the press. This was a circus to them. still_one Apr 2017 #30

She's bowing out rather gracefuly SpankMe Apr 2017 #31

They'd still be investigating and litigating the 2000 election... maddiemom Apr 2017 #36

Hillary should be... Mike Nelson Apr 2017 #32

Yes she's shown the way for future candidates FakeNoose Apr 2017 #38

Dubious zipplewrath Apr 2017 #45

NO, it's not "dubious". Cha Apr 2017 #71

How has history been to Al Gore so far? athena Apr 2017 #74

Longer view zipplewrath Apr 2017 #78

She'll be treated very well when the history of this stolen election is written. ehrnst Apr 2017 #55

Yes, Hillary will, ehrnst.. Thank you! Cha Apr 2017 #72

I don't blame her for being done Proud Liberal Dem Apr 2017 #35

Ditto. northoftheborder Apr 2017 #76

"Ain't gonna be no rematch" jmg257 Apr 2017 #42

That's why she turned over her email list now and not in 2008 Arazi Apr 2017 #68

Read as: Appoint me LLStarks Apr 2017 #73

Appoint her as what? What are you talking about? athena Apr 2017 #75

And just how do you think someone could be BainsBane Apr 2017 #77

She has earned her retirement. Orsino Apr 2017 #80