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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: Exclusive: Obama on Iowa, Clinton, Sanders and 2016 [View all]yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)19. For those who criticize 2008 Hillary?
Obama says, from the OP link:
In fact, he said, Clinton had a tougher job throughout that primary than I did.
She had to do everything that I had to do, except, like Ginger Rogers, backwards in heels, he said. She had to wake up earlier than I did because she had to get her hair done. She had to, you know, handle all the expectations that were placed on her.
Had things gone a little bit different in some states or if the sequence of primaries and caucuses been a little different, Obama added, she could have easily won.
She had to do everything that I had to do, except, like Ginger Rogers, backwards in heels, he said. She had to wake up earlier than I did because she had to get her hair done. She had to, you know, handle all the expectations that were placed on her.
Had things gone a little bit different in some states or if the sequence of primaries and caucuses been a little different, Obama added, she could have easily won.
Even the president acknowledges a 'higher standard' for Hillary, including from the media.
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Yes, from the mouth of experience “ one thing everybody understands is that this job right here,
Thinkingabout
Jan 2016
#20
So true, Thinkingabout.. President Obama has carried the world on his shoulders at times.
Cha
Jan 2016
#22
"Don't have the luxury of focusing on one thing.." Gee, who was that aimed at? LOL
livetohike
Jan 2016
#6
I believe the President is going to be making his support of Hillary clearer as time goes on.
Walk away
Jan 2016
#10
The president doesn't need Biden to shut up. He knows that Biden speaks truth, and he doesn't
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2016
#11
I think we're quite aware of the reality about no special treatment.. we are in Hillary's Group
Cha
Jan 2016
#12
My post wasn't directed at HRC and the president's adoration of her. Neither was my post directed
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2016
#14
"Hillary Clinton has to earn votes just like everyone else. She gets no special treatment."
Cha
Jan 2016
#16
Hillary Clinton is earning her votes but she has also earned the respect and...
Walk away
Jan 2016
#13
Damn straight! I am so gonna miss this smart & gifted man once his term is over.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2016
#35
I've sometimes found myself on the opposite side of Krugman, but he's definitely winning me back.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2016
#37