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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why picking a female VP would be advantageous to Hillary [View all]Madam Mossfern
(2,340 posts)3. I think that's a silly reason
It bothers me when her supporters emphasize that she should be supported because she's a woman. Yes a woman President would be a first, but being a demographic first is not a valid reason for supporting a candidate. Hillary should pick a running mate who will do well in the debate between Vice Presidential candidates, will be a ferocious attack dog for her when necessary, and whom she know the electorate will agree would be a good President if for some reason Clinton can no longer serve.
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yea, I suppose so. I won't even then say what my other really radical idea was then, heh
One Black Sheep
Jun 2016
#4
Hillary should pick the best qualified VP that will help to unite the party....
BooScout
Jun 2016
#16
I didn't like the idea being conditioned in the patriarchy along with the rest, but upon
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#19
All women... Zimmerman. OK? Second, "women have more wisdom than men" Your argument, not mine.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#25
David, you give me a whole lot of things I do not think or state, and I do not play this game.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#33
then do not vote for her. Otherwise, you post is empty of anything really. I do not get it.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#26