and I do understand the dissent, even though I disagree with it. I quite disliked Hillary in 2008 - it's easy to get caught up in the emotions of the primary wars. For many Bernie supporters it is difficult right now to see anything positive in Hillary, not only because they have bought into the"artful smear" about how she's bought and paid for, but also because they know deep down that she is busy beating their beloved candidate (and yes, Bernie can be quite lovable) and that makes her the enemy. Most of them will eventually come around, especially as the reality of either Trump or Cruz (shudder!) looms.
I myself do not consider Hillary "nearly perfect," but I have a hell of a lot of respect for her. I do not have to find myself in agreement with all her choices or actions to know that she would make a very effective president. I will be casting my first presidential vote in November, and I will be very proud to pull that lever for Hillary Clinton. (A bit of background: we're doing our citizenship process this year - I had hoped to do it in time for the primaries, but the cost has been prohibitive, so we will start the process next month. We've lived in the US for nearly 2 decades, most of my adult life, but first on student visas while I was doing my Ph.D. and hubby was doing his training, then eventually on workers visas and then Green Cards, so while I feel very Americanized and have followed politics for years, this will be my first time voting. I'm very excited! I knew from very early on in my time in the US that I align with the Democrats, and I can't wait to officially become what I already consider myself to be!)
With regards to Obama, I agree with others who said that he did really try to work with the Republicans (too much, in fact, I think). They were the ones who decided from Day 1 to obstruct his every move. Damn racists.
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