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Whisp

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19. But is that good for a democracy?

Mon Jan 13, 2014, 11:35 PM

Jan 2014

Whose vote or work should count more, the candidates efforts and platforms or who the Clintons decide lives and or dies in the dem political arena?

No, they are not as powerful as they thought - that's obvious when you look at 2008, but they do have too much influence - that's creepy.

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Hillary�s Hit List: Democrats Marked On Scale Of Seven For Disloyalty [View all] Purveyor Jan 2014 OP

What's wrong with having an enemies list? MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #1

The best Nobel Peace laureat maintains a kill list. jsr Jan 2014 #24

It certainly helped Nixon claw his way to the White House marshall Jan 2014 #46

I think they were ultimately pretty supportive of Obama, who at one point was their enemy. Squinch Jan 2014 #2

Politically, they had little choice. eom Purveyor Jan 2014 #4

Not surprised. Not at all. blkmusclmachine Jan 2014 #3

Instant celebrity BeyondGeography Jan 2014 #5

I wonder if they are on her DU Jury Blacklist, or Ignore list. JoePhilly Jan 2014 #6

Obama didn't win just because he was seen as a celebrity. Drunken Irishman Jan 2014 #7

He also won because he wasn't Hillary Clinton... Chan790 Jan 2014 #8

Many reasons why he won, last of which is that he is black. Whisp Jan 2014 #9

Charismatic yes without a doubt, genuine no way in hell. Leontius Jan 2014 #13

Bill didn't run her campaign. Beacool Jan 2014 #15

Obama had significantly more regular delegates than HRC karynnj Jan 2014 #33

That's right. He won on is OWN merit, not because "white people" helped him or for some other Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2014 #34

Don't worry they'll be enough of us fighting against the rest of you. Beacool Jan 2014 #14

And this is a bad thing why? nt WeekendWarrior Jan 2014 #10

Because people don't like to feel owned. Whisp Jan 2014 #25

... and it's being reported because it's Hillary. I'd wager MOST politicians have lists like this... wyldwolf Jan 2014 #11

sure, but how many others are king makers or breakers Whisp Jan 2014 #12

They don't think it, they are powerful. Beacool Jan 2014 #17

But is that good for a democracy? Whisp Jan 2014 #19

Oh please, politics is a blood sport. Beacool Jan 2014 #20

do you think the Koch bros. influence is all in the sport too? Whisp Jan 2014 #21

Their sense of entitlement is what always seems to get them in trouble, too. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2014 #35

Politicians always have these lists. Anyone involved in campaigns knows that. Beacool Jan 2014 #16

You're so right PassingFancy Jan 2014 #18

I wonder if the Clintons have a hit list for Repuglicans and Baggers too Whisp Jan 2014 #23

This is about primary endorsements, not the general election. Beacool Jan 2014 #29

Can you imagine how long Jimmy Carter's list is? MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #26

Carter? Beacool Jan 2014 #27

Oh please. The Clinton's are a HappyMe Jan 2014 #22

It takes plenty of money to run a presidential campaign. Beacool Jan 2014 #28

That's how it works - and we fool ourselves if we think that... polichick Jan 2014 #30

Hillary is better than ... Impedimentus Jan 2014 #31

I'd much rather have a Democrat with a well-used Enemies List..... Paladin Jan 2014 #32

Peter Foster is a right-wing hack... SidDithers Jan 2014 #36

Are you saying a 'hit-list' did not exist? I can flood this forum with other sources if you wish. Purveyor Jan 2014 #37

No, I'm saying it's typical for you to use right-wing or questionable sources... SidDithers Jan 2014 #38

Well you just keep wondering Sidney and in the meantime, I'll stop being bothered by your Purveyor Jan 2014 #39

And I'll point it out every time you do it... SidDithers Jan 2014 #40

What chafes is the term "hit-list". Beacool Jan 2014 #42

An idiotic meme started by republican operatives Jakes Progress Jan 2014 #41

Or Democrats with their own agenda.......... Beacool Jan 2014 #43

I did that. musicblind Jan 2014 #44

Meh. Why does the author point out her age? Skip Intro Jan 2014 #45