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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Just a thought and requesting input from all sides. [View all]demwing
(16,916 posts)16. Can only speak for myself
But I came into this race with a soft "leans Hillary" bias. I thought it was about damned time that we had a female as president, and her resume seemed impressive.
Then I really started researching her positions, and the more I learned, the less I liked.
People say all kinds of capricious things during an election, so I either give them a soft ignore (pay them no mind) or a hard ignore (ignore list). The only voice that I can't ignore is the voice of the candidate, and those who speak as official surrogates.
I find Hillary to be craven and corrupt, and completely dishonest, and nothing her casual supporters do or say has contributed to that finding.
It was all Hillary.
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There are plenty of books that have documented the Right wing's efforts to destroy her.
Trust Buster
Mar 2016
#34
No question RW smears have occurred repeatedly as log as she has been in the public's eye.
KPN
Mar 2016
#30
I like and respect people here who I vehemently disagree with about some things.
bettyellen
Mar 2016
#42
Doubt it. Individual people, voters and delegates at least, wouldn't be denting too much
VulgarPoet
Mar 2016
#13
More than likely the actions of BS supporters are helping increase her negative. Think SS. nt
Jitter65
Mar 2016
#17
I stared off this cycle more accepting of Hillary than most Bernie voters are and now I do not care
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2016
#18
2013 is 5 years removed from the 2008 primary. You're thinking of during and after her term at State
CalvinballPro
Mar 2016
#24
It's the sexism, stupid. (A paraphrase of the famous quote, not an insult.)
CalvinballPro
Mar 2016
#22
No. Her unfavorability is due to having been caught in a pattern of dishonesty, cover up, blame
Attorney in Texas
Mar 2016
#35