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Hortensis

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2. Consider the source, indeed. I am recalling that the Kennedys had endorsed

Reply to MinM (Original post)

Wed Sep 16, 2015, 12:11 PM

Sep 2015

Obama even though Hillary had been political friends with them for a long time. It was a very unwelcome surprise to her, although supposedly they had never promised she would be their final choice. Obama did sort of rise out of nowhere to become a viable choice rather late, though.

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Is Caroline Kennedy seeking revenge on Hillary Clinton? [View all] MinM Sep 2015 OP

The Kennedy endorsement of Obama in 2008 sealed the deal underpants Sep 2015 #1

yup. MBS Sep 2015 #9

Consider the source, indeed. I am recalling that the Kennedys had endorsed Hortensis Sep 2015 #2

the dog-whistle racism from the Clintons was the last straw for Ted.... virtualobserver Sep 2015 #3

I've heard that story, but it sounds incredibly unlikely, or so taken out Hortensis Sep 2015 #5

They are not bigots,IMHO.....it is simply that they will use whatever is available in order to win. virtualobserver Sep 2015 #7

Blumenthal is a meddling gossip and one of HRC's faves elfin Sep 2015 #4

Gillibrand was a better choice. nt geek tragedy Sep 2015 #6

yes. n/t MBS Sep 2015 #10

The New York Post is not a credible source. murielm99 Sep 2015 #8

What's wrong with the Kennedys? left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 #11

Scandal MinM Sep 2015 #12

More likely she's friendly with the current administration Fearless Sep 2015 #13