2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Questions I'd like answered from Hillary Supporters.... [View all]LAS14
(15,465 posts)1. I've heard her mention once or twice that she wants to overturn citizens united but she doesn't sound terribly concerned. Is that one of the top priorities for her supporters?
It certainly is for this one. But I want to wait to see what happens with SCOTUS before throwing energy into a particular strategy.
2. Hillary has mentioned her desire to take out Assad in Syria. As history shows, removing a dictator opens a vacuum in the region which could open up another avenue for ISIS. Do Hillary supporters agree or disagree with this policy?
I agree that a way forward can't involve Assad retaining power. Too much has been invested on the part of the Syrian people to abandon them to that agree. Even if it means some years of re-grouping afterward.
3. Hillary Clinton is on the record supporting fracking, coal mining, and oil companies. To me, it doesn't seem like she is very serious about combating climate change. Is there something I am missing that her supporters know?
I think she's very serious. Her problem is that she sees the complexities in such issues. That's hard to convey in sound bites. I trust her commitment. I'm also not one to say "no fracking ever," in case there are ways to mitigate the bad effects. I
4. Hillary has stated that taking money from big financial companies isn't a sign that she will bend to their will. But we call out people like Ted Cruz whose wife worked for Goldman Sachs. Is it fair to blame one person but not another for the same issue? (I'm in no way a Ted Cruz supporter, just using him as an example).
I don't call out Ted Cruz's wife for working for Goldman Sachs. It wouldn't cross my mind. I think it's not a good idea to paint with broad black and white brushes.
5. Lastly, Hillary is currently under FBI investigation. It is real. There is a big perception issue regarding this investigation as if it's not happening. Are Hillary supporters worried that she may be indicted before or after November and do they consider the ramifications for choosing a presidential candidate who is under criminal investigation?
I don't for a minute think that anything earth shaking is going to result. So she broke some rules (see State Dept report today), along with other Secs of State. So she's more private than is wise for a presidential candidate (which she was not at the time). Big deal.