2016 Postmortem

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Mon Mar 7, 2016, 07:58 AM

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Am I the only one freaked out by PRESIDENT Clinton campaigning for his WIFE? [View all] IdaBriggs Mar 2016 OP

... They are two different people. Agschmid Mar 2016 #1

Roosevelt had amassed so much power and influence he was able to IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #8

The answer is Yes SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #39

World War II was also a factor. MgtPA Mar 2016 #67

Which was the argument used for him to go for Term 3: "on IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #121

FDR did lose the Protestant vote in 1940 and 1944. braddy Mar 2016 #203

The Washington Post says that Bill called Trump braddy Mar 2016 #207

I was going to ask "who in the world has that sort of information"? Of course it's on the Internet. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2016 #262

The only elections where the Protestant vote has gone democratic was in 1932 braddy Mar 2016 #268

You certainly have a point. I am not so much "freaked out" by razorman Mar 2016 #137

how about Bob Dole and Elizabeth Dole demigoddess Mar 2016 #193

Exactly Yupster Mar 2016 #218

You're not alone Yupster Mar 2016 #217

You're aware they are two different people, just unwilling to acknowledge it. #whatever TeamPooka Mar 2016 #228

You are aware they are a Power Couple and pretend IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #249

You're so deep in denial about individuals and personship you should be in Egypt. TeamPooka Mar 2016 #263

Been there, actually. Beautiful country! IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #264

If you have a problem you need to go change the Constitution to discriminate against married people TeamPooka Mar 2016 #265

Are my feelings supposed to be hurt? IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #267

This message was self-deleted by its author Armstead Mar 2016 #164

bring a lawsuit, file it in federal court. boston bean Mar 2016 #2

On what grounds? It is the SPIRIT of the law they break. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #10

'They' don't do 'spirit.' pangaia Mar 2016 #79

It is the SPIRIT of the law they break. AlbertCat Mar 2016 #147

Tacky! Bingo! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #153

I'm more freaked out by the way he cheats while doing it... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #3

Indeed. dchill Mar 2016 #9

Same here. And by how he's aging. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #49

He almost died from heart disease Zambero Mar 2016 #69

Okay, that's a fair point. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #73

Interesting observation! Goldfish Mar 2016 #248

Agreed MissDeeds Mar 2016 #83

Yes. That's what is wrong. n/t sarge43 Mar 2016 #159

Every mail candidate has a wife that campaigns for him including Obama and Romney and McCain Demsrule86 Mar 2016 #206

"This post would fit right in at FR"... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #260

If fair play isn't the way you conduct business, and you're more about 'all's fair in love & war'... JudyM Mar 2016 #258

Party members, Congressional, Presidential and such DNC members always campaign for peers. FarPoint Mar 2016 #4

Husbands trying to transfer power to wives is the issue. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #11

It is not a husband/ wife issue. FarPoint Mar 2016 #20

PRESIDENT Clinton is campaigning for HIS WIFE for the Most Powerful IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #25

So what.....???? FarPoint Mar 2016 #28

^^^This!!! DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #56

Yup. Agschmid Mar 2016 #62

Well...I have shared my rational explanation. FarPoint Mar 2016 #63

No, not the most powerful job on earth. polly7 Mar 2016 #33

One can DAMNED SURE BET Plucketeer Mar 2016 #117

He has first amendment rights to free speech treestar Mar 2016 #144

Agree. TxGrandpa Mar 2016 #122

correct. it's about Dynasty Ferd Berfel Mar 2016 #155

It's not just politics either Yupster Mar 2016 #220

Lol. seaglass Mar 2016 #5

I am good with that. Your inability to understand how he was tweaking a troll IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #13

"Tweaking a troll" zappaman Mar 2016 #118

or just tweaking, would explain bettyellen Mar 2016 #152

+ a million. boston bean Mar 2016 #59

Yup. Agschmid Mar 2016 #65

Nailed it...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #128

Seriously????? Beacool Mar 2016 #187

Interesting points, thanks mcar Mar 2016 #225

So that's why the handle seemed familiar. okasha Mar 2016 #245

Good lord obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #6

It really shouldn't be allowed marions ghost Mar 2016 #7

Billary is a right wing frame. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #23

Appendage is a insult. TEAM is accurate. nt IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #26

Your associate suggested she was an appendage. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #32

"No more of a team than the Kennedys..." marions ghost Mar 2016 #45

That's a difference without a distinction... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #60

Ha ha marions ghost Mar 2016 #72

Why do you want to take that decision out of the hands of the voters? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #80

What are you talking about? marions ghost Mar 2016 #104

Then we are on the same page and the seminal post was cathartic. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #105

Absolutely marions ghost Mar 2016 #114

That was quick. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #120

Yep it's all about fiber marions ghost Mar 2016 #125

No. That will give you Hep C. I recommend against it. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #126

double post. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #127

Not suggesting she is an appendage at all marions ghost Mar 2016 #37

They both rise and fall on their own merits DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #47

I'd argue that Bill is a big component of Hillary's popularity with some. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #52

I am sure that the Kennedy mystique is transferable. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #64

Oh, I agree. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #70

I don't like it obviously marions ghost Mar 2016 #58

I disagree, they've always been a political team notadmblnd Mar 2016 #98

I can't peer into their marriage... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #110

It's damn human nature notadmblnd Mar 2016 #123

I am not moralizing... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #170

Nor did I attempt to tell others how to live notadmblnd Mar 2016 #171

didn't you hear about the intensive therapy that Bill Clinton demigoddess Mar 2016 #195

I would never cheat on my girlfriend or wife. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #209

but you seem to believe they had/have an open relationship. demigoddess Mar 2016 #251

I can't peer into their marriage... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #259

My crazy right wing father in law calls then both Billary. Adrahil Mar 2016 #40

Yep it's an obvious mash-up nickname for the Clintons marions ghost Mar 2016 #50

I once had a professor who said it's best to plot political views on a circle and not a plane. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #77

In the distance I see people... Hekate Mar 2016 #215

The cynicism of the One Hundred Flowers campaign. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #219

To me it's the desire to trash the old, tear all of it down, send old warriors.... Hekate Mar 2016 #221

"Billary"? Oh how the RW terminology proliferates at DEMOCRATIC Underground. nt Hekate Mar 2016 #208

Sorry if it offends you marions ghost Mar 2016 #223

It is shameful that RW tropes are permitted here mcar Mar 2016 #226

Hillary = Imelda Marcos without the shoes! Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #12

Evita Peron -- with the foundation. LibDemAlways Mar 2016 #31

You're absolutely right. But Americans don't see this because we think we're different. reformist2 Mar 2016 #14

Sad but true marions ghost Mar 2016 #38

And the Clinton's are playing on progressive acceptance by having Bill apologize DhhD Mar 2016 #103

I can think of more policy "regrets" Bill Clinton should have... marions ghost Mar 2016 #112

Yea Gwhittey Mar 2016 #136

IT'S A CONSPIRACY! nt onehandle Mar 2016 #15

Bill thinks he running for his Third Term INdemo Mar 2016 #16

For what exactly? onenote Mar 2016 #21

This does not jive with the law in other states marions ghost Mar 2016 #42

To be clear, I didn't say what he did was OK. I said it wasn't subject to criminal penalties onenote Mar 2016 #238

OK but I have to side with those who have raised objection marions ghost Mar 2016 #250

Making up a non-existent law is not an okay way to change things onenote Mar 2016 #252

It's not really about the deficient MA laws marions ghost Mar 2016 #254

Neither do those who accuse someone of violating a non-existent "third degree voter violation felony onenote Mar 2016 #255

For obstructing voters. One of the things I am most worried jwirr Mar 2016 #115

Oh the drama. Personally, I think it made riversedge Mar 2016 #176

I agree. onenote Mar 2016 #253

Paternalism. onenote Mar 2016 #17

Thanks for this. It is beyond offensive that a former US Senator Tanuki Mar 2016 #24

Right but how do you think she got to the "head of the line" to become a Senator and then SoS.... Bread and Circus Mar 2016 #97

Yup. Agschmid Mar 2016 #27

Be truthful: Do you honestly believe she would have gotten either IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #46

I think she would have been a even stronger candidate had she divorced him. Agschmid Mar 2016 #68

She was actually the one that many had hoped would run BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #81

Great point. nt SunSeeker Mar 2016 #161

You found a good article with some excellent links detailing Hillary's role IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #177

Well, you are certainly BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #197

Thank you. salinsky Mar 2016 #157

yes wyldwolf Mar 2016 #18

I asked "am I the only one" and there are multiple replies saying no. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #179

You're the only one. wyldwolf Mar 2016 #182

You remain factually challenged. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #183

you're the only one wyldwolf Mar 2016 #184

I've never seen someone outside of church so proudly make bogus statements like that. Marr Mar 2016 #233

yet, you're the only one wyldwolf Mar 2016 #234

Dear Ida: SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #224

Jane Sanders has never been PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #247

Yes, even as I said at the beginning I wasn't happy with the "political dynasty" aspect of this race riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #19

I sort of agree with you. nruthie Mar 2016 #22

Yes DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #34

This is really silly mythology Mar 2016 #29

Thanks for your post BuelahWitch Mar 2016 #30

Not much different than George HW campaigning for W, or W for Jeb lostnfound Mar 2016 #35

The difference is W didn't help Jeb a lick... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #48

K N R Faux pas Mar 2016 #36

Hey I'd love to see Michelle Obama get elected and we could have 8 more years of the Obamas. lostnfound Mar 2016 #41

Michelle Obama Gwhittey Mar 2016 #141

... BooScout Mar 2016 #43

I don't really care, but it would be nice if he obeyed the 150 ft. rule around polling places. Vinca Mar 2016 #44

AGREED. mylye2222 Mar 2016 #51

No, you are not the only one. She constantly references that she is a woman, but never hesitates to Impedimentus Mar 2016 #53

... rbrnmw Mar 2016 #54

Now go find a legitimate argument against Hillary Zambero Mar 2016 #55

It's Showbiz complete with commercials. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2016 #57

YES jehop61 Mar 2016 #61

See post #179. nt IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #180

I knew things would get bad around here. I didn't think I would see completely unhinged this soon. tritsofme Mar 2016 #66

It seems that some people people are going to need medication when the primaries are over. Beacool Mar 2016 #188

Oh brother! GMAFB! NurseJackie Mar 2016 #71

I understand your concern, because of course powerful men use their wives as surrogates tblue37 Mar 2016 #74

^^^^This ^^^^ riderinthestorm Mar 2016 #132

It wouldn't say much about her as a candidate if her own husband didn't campaign for her ToxMarz Mar 2016 #75

Wrong about Sanders. I do not support immediate family of presidents IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #87

I'll stick with the Constitution rather than an arbitrary rule used as a campaign tactic ToxMarz Mar 2016 #139

I am speechless. Chalco Mar 2016 #76

She was an elected senator and sec of state not just a past First Lady Person 2713 Mar 2016 #78

+1! BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #86

+10 demigoddess Mar 2016 #194

+1000 mcar Mar 2016 #229

Bush. Clinton. jalan48 Mar 2016 #82

Hillary is a Rodham, derrrrrrrrrrrr Darb Mar 2016 #94

New and improved! Repackaged for better flavor. jalan48 Mar 2016 #95

No, they are not related, like the Bushes. Darb Mar 2016 #107

If you liked Clinton I-you'll love the sequel, "Hillary Rides Again".* jalan48 Mar 2016 #116

. ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #84

Clinton supporters are like Bush supporters, sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #85

Oooh! That's deep. Nitram Mar 2016 #235

One current presidential candidate and another who just dropped out sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #236

I think Ted Kennedy was a great senator thucythucy Mar 2016 #244

It shouldn't be too far down the list. sulphurdunn Mar 2016 #246

I see your point thucythucy Mar 2016 #261

Sulphur, you are seriously mistaken. Nitram Mar 2016 #266

Seriously? Arkana Mar 2016 #88

Please refer to her by the correct title: former First Lady. IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #89

Why do you casually dismiss DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #92

Sigh. Because "like attracts like" and OF COURSE she is smart -- IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #96

Her last name is an asset. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #99

No you are so wrong her formal title is rbrnmw Mar 2016 #111

That's what I have heard used in the media. Even the low end Fox types call her SOS Person 2713 Mar 2016 #212

Not at all freaked out... Mike Nelson Mar 2016 #90

And spouses NEVER campaign for BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #91

This is bad satire right? Sarcasm? Darb Mar 2016 #93

Totally sexist bullshit. Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #100

I completely agree. n/t Metatron Mar 2016 #232

If there were a top 10 DU idiots column Chico Man Mar 2016 #101

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Mar 2016 #199

IMO it is a contest this weekend between this OP and Person 2713 Mar 2016 #213

K and R. Lots of reasons to oppose Clinton ( wife.) Smarmie Doofus Mar 2016 #102

Embarrassing OKNancy Mar 2016 #106

Ida, you certainly deserve to be heard. kstewart33 Mar 2016 #108

Bill of Rights is first ten amendments. The amendment is #22 IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #131

Yes.... nt CherokeeDem Mar 2016 #109

See post #179. nt IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #181

I certainly am not freaked out over it. 40RatRod Mar 2016 #113

While I don't see them as the same person.. Docreed2003 Mar 2016 #119

Haha.... quickesst Mar 2016 #124

"You were supposed to have been immortal." nt mhatrw Mar 2016 #129

Perhaps you aren't, but that doesn't matter much. MineralMan Mar 2016 #130

So maybe he should campaign against his wife? MarianJack Mar 2016 #133

It is the Second Time she's run with her husband in tow...... KoKo Mar 2016 #134

I used to worry that he wouldn't be able to keep his big nose out of it tularetom Mar 2016 #135

Can tou get back to us when Bernie Sanders is worried about this? brooklynite Mar 2016 #138

Doesn't bother me treestar Mar 2016 #140

Next thing you know, she'll want her own credit card. spooky3 Mar 2016 #142

Such a ridiculous OP would make a Republican blush. Now that's saying something...LOL Trust Buster Mar 2016 #143

Yes, you are freaked out The Second Stone Mar 2016 #145

BILL CLINTON IS A CLASS ACT !!! Hiraeth Mar 2016 #146

So I guess Michele Obama is out of the question asiliveandbreathe Mar 2016 #148

Exactly how I feel IdahoGoBlue Mar 2016 #149

Is this what you have to stoop to? Loki Mar 2016 #150

i agree with the nepotism aspect of this retrowire Mar 2016 #151

It's the way he's going about it. Dont call me Shirley Mar 2016 #154

I have HUGE policy and character issues with an HRC Presidency. RufusTFirefly Mar 2016 #156

You might be. liberalnarb Mar 2016 #158

Also, I wouldn't have a problem with Barack campaigning for Michelle. Would you? and why? liberalnarb Mar 2016 #160

I am so thoroughly disgusted with both Bill and Hillary rury Mar 2016 #162

He's not that good at it. Chicago1980 Mar 2016 #163

I've disliked the idea of Hillary running for Prez ever since I first heard it in 1996 Dems to Win Mar 2016 #165

Well said; I was once a fan HRC isnot prgrsv Mar 2016 #191

. Am I the only one freaked out by PRESIDENT Clinton campaigning for his WIFE? HRC isnot prgrsv Mar 2016 #166

I wonder if there is a precedent for a former President campaigning for party nominee. aikoaiko Mar 2016 #167

I have no problem with Bill campaigning greymouse Mar 2016 #168

I have no problem with Bill campaigning HRC isnot prgrsv Mar 2016 #175

Jury results Goblinmonger Mar 2016 #169

Wow - thank you, Jury! Very much appreciated! IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #172

What a steamin' pile o' crap. johnp3907 Mar 2016 #173

Your head's gonna explode when he gives his convention speech. nt msanthrope Mar 2016 #174

There are reasons not to support Hillary Clinton's candidacy. Orsino Mar 2016 #178

Wow, such an over the top reaction to a husband campaigning for his wife. Beacool Mar 2016 #185

To a President working to get back in the White House. And I will. nt IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #186

I with you all the way Ida! KauaiK Mar 2016 #189

I would be more freaked if he didn't campaign for her. n/t Generic Brad Mar 2016 #190

I'm surprised this thread wasn't shut down based on the implied sexism. LonePirate Mar 2016 #192

No, just you and anyone with Clinton Derangement Syndrome. Nitram Mar 2016 #196

This!!! nt Jitter65 Mar 2016 #204

not to be too graphic dana_b Mar 2016 #198

"Two for the price of one." moondust Mar 2016 #200

.+1 840high Mar 2016 #202

There is no reason why he shouldn't be able to campaign for her. N/t gollygee Mar 2016 #201

You ever hear of Eleanor Roosevelt? Hekate Mar 2016 #205

Since I don't work for the DNC, no one will come after ME IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #211

Oh FFS Hekate Mar 2016 #216

You seriously think every ambitious Democrat in the country simultaneously IdaBriggs Mar 2016 #257

.... KingFlorez Mar 2016 #210

I love seeing Bill Clinton back in his element. nt BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #214

We're voting to put both of them in the WH felix_numinous Mar 2016 #222

The 1st 3 female governors rode to office after the husbands held the office first. I thought we Attorney in Texas Mar 2016 #227

Fail. Your performance art was never amusing, but the Tanuki Mar 2016 #240

And the inapt analogy award goes to AIT onenote Mar 2016 #242

If wives are merely brainless clones of their husbands, this would be a problem. Chemisse Mar 2016 #230

I agree. It's our electoral system's most blatant admission yet that Marr Mar 2016 #231

Perfect parody!!! NCTraveler Mar 2016 #237

. PeaceNikki Mar 2016 #239

it's like watching season 4 of House of Cards bbgrunt Mar 2016 #241

I'm not a big fan of Dynasties, but we knew this was coming. Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #243

Spouses campaign all the time. Lucinda Mar 2016 #256

Puhhllllleeeeaaaasssseeee..... Like Bill would go into hibernation laserhaas Mar 2016 #270

Concur... NO Dallas Dynasty III and NO Bill Clinton part Deux laserhaas Mar 2016 #269