"Elizabeth Warren says Obama doesn't understand 'lived experience of most Americans.'"

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174. I think it *IS* clear.

In the last election, many former Obama voters went over to Trump. The fact is, millions of Americans feel left behind by their government. That sentiment, that feeling of having been overlooked or even used, is the raw nerve on both sides of the aisle for many every day Americans. Its why both Trump and Sanders got such huge followings, because they tapped into that feeling.

I think this is sort of like Bill's "I feel your pain" statements. Its a way of talking to the huge numbers of people in this country who want to see the government do more for the lower and middle class, a way of including people on both sides of the spectrum. By NOT blaming individual politicians or parties, but by pointing out that the things both parties use as measuring sticks dont work in the real world, she helps show her understanding of their feelings and issues without making it partisan.

I dont think she insulted Obama in any way at all here... she avoided partisan politics to try to reach voters of all stripes who want to see fundamental change in our country. All we are seeing here is someone reaching out to ALL people to say "we need to seriously change the system," without taking a left or right stance, and that DOES appeal to a lot of voters in this climate. Honestly, I dont think Obama would disagree with her or feel the outrage that many here are showing.