2016 Postmortem

Blue_Adept

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61. Just like Obama, no matter what she says, she'll be attacked.

Tue Jun 24, 2014, 03:50 PM

Jun 2014

Plain and simple. No matter what she picked.

And unlike Obama, who at least they used some code words and phrasing early on, the Republicans will be even more vicious this time around because we've seen how they treat women in the political sphere these last few years, heavily enabled by talk radio and their base/pundits.

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Bill Maher believes Hillary Clinton could totally lose in 2016. Thoughts? [View all] egbertowillies Jun 2014 OP

Too many enemies, too many friends with nothing but money to buy her with Demeter Jun 2014 #1

Well, I've seen a few who are already whipped into a frenzy Warpy Jun 2014 #2

+1 daleanime Jun 2014 #53

My wife, mother, and niece would be very happy to vote for Hillary Clinton. cheapdate Jun 2014 #82

But she has not announced that she is running. Why don't we do 2014 before we settle 2016? Vincardog Jun 2014 #83

We are all aware that the election is not until 2016, cheapdate Jun 2014 #85

Do you think we need another Corporatist War Hawk leading our country? Vincardog Jun 2014 #92

In case you missed it, cheapdate Jun 2014 #94

The Hubert Humphrey of this upcoming election, Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2014 #51

I really hate how "Hubert Humphrey" has come to mean "affable & respected, but doomed to fail" Bucky Jun 2014 #68

My point was more he was the Establishment candidate. Benton D Struckcheon Jun 2014 #69

Hillary got her start at Walmart on their CorporatistNation Jun 2014 #78

Yeah. Nope. rock Jun 2014 #3

Barring a mega-major screw up or Gman Jun 2014 #4

AND barring Elizabeth Warren not throwing her hat in the ring marshall Jun 2014 #6

That's not going to happen Gman Jun 2014 #12

I wouldn't say "enthusiastically" marshall Jun 2014 #15

When she tamped down the talk of her running a few weeks ago Gman Jun 2014 #16

Elizabeth Warren has not said that she is going to run Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2014 #70

At this point nobody has said they are going to run marshall Jun 2014 #72

Except for the fact she can't win, yeah. Scuba Jun 2014 #7

Bank on it. Gman Jun 2014 #11

She can't win. Republicans will turn out to vote against her with religious fervor ..... Scuba Jun 2014 #13

If they couldn't beat Obama for reelection Gman Jun 2014 #17

Obama is a far better candidate than Hillary and didn't come with baggage. Abundantly clear! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #20

Because... Chan790 Jun 2014 #43

All good points Gman Jun 2014 #45

Point 2 just shows that you know zip about Hillary. Beacool Jun 2014 #59

Exactly. Hillary Clinton is remembered by many as a former United States Senator cheapdate Jun 2014 #87

Yes, because Republicans wouldn't come out in droves to vote against Warren. Beacool Jun 2014 #38

Actually a lot of R's will vote FOR Warren, as they understand the banksters are the real problem. Scuba Jun 2014 #41

Just wow, Scuba... ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2014 #75

Yes, and there are a lot of R's who understand that corporations own our government, to wit ... Scuba Jun 2014 #79

Yes? Seriously? ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2014 #86

You're hilarious, but it won't work. Scuba Jun 2014 #93

Here's some more data for your consideration .... Scuba Jun 2014 #95

When they actually start voting that way ConservativeDemocrat Jun 2014 #97

You really shouldn't take it for granted. jeff47 Jun 2014 #24

It is concerning Gman Jun 2014 #25

"The Hillary we know" couldn't bring up her favorables in 2007/2008. jeff47 Jun 2014 #26

I don't know what you're referring to in. 07-8 Gman Jun 2014 #32

That's because you're not looking. jeff47 Jun 2014 #47

Well said. Gman Jun 2014 #50

Good insights.... daleanime Jun 2014 #54

but the GOP scares the hell outa people. yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #55

No one is taking anything for granted. Beacool Jun 2014 #39

Maybe Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2014 #5

I keep saying it: left is right Jun 2014 #8

Thank you! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #21

What in the hell makes you think that without juajen Jun 2014 #52

She could but I dunno if she will Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #9

People tend to forget about her negatives. The only reason that people like her is Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #22

against WHO? MFM008 Jun 2014 #10

Of course she could lose. BillZBubb Jun 2014 #14

It's early but as of now... no, she will not lose to a Republican OKNancy Jun 2014 #18

He's not alone. I've been saying it since 2007. But too many especially on our side Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2014 #19

Since she started pseudo-running, her favorables have tanked. jeff47 Jun 2014 #23

It is a possibility but not probable, the same with any other candidate. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #27

white women love Hillary, especially the ones my age underthematrix Jun 2014 #28

She has more support than some people care to admit Zambero Jun 2014 #29

Back in 2008 (and 2007, come to think of it) there were very many SheilaT Jun 2014 #30

Hillary is the most admirable female politician of my generation ALBliberal Jun 2014 #31

Well, if a comedian says it, it must be true... brooklynite Jun 2014 #33

Hillary is almost unbeatable if she runs. cheapdate Jun 2014 #34

She could because she comes off as coached when she doesn't have to. That's how Obama beat her. craigmatic Jun 2014 #35

Just like Obama, no matter what she says, she'll be attacked. Blue_Adept Jun 2014 #61

So she should learn from Obama's treatment and just do and say what she wants anyway. Hell just tell craigmatic Jun 2014 #66

At bridge? Poker? Gymnastics? Sure, she could lose. stevenleser Jun 2014 #36

Sorry, I cannot vote for Clinton. blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #37

And it would be a cake walk for any other Democrat? Beacool Jun 2014 #40

Not likely against anyone jamzrockz Jun 2014 #42

The right are going to crucify her if she runs. SmittynMo Jun 2014 #44

I personally like Hillary but have ebbie15644 Jun 2014 #46

Well, so COULD Bill Maher! juajen Jun 2014 #48

She can totally lose. bigwillq Jun 2014 #49

Lose to Who??? Stargleamer Jun 2014 #56

She could certainly lose, but who cares? jrodefeld7 Jun 2014 #57

WHO CARES?????? Beacool Jun 2014 #60

Sure any dem could lose in 2016 even Elizabeth Warren if she ran and were nominated. WI_DEM Jun 2014 #58

My personal belief is that any Bush, any Clinton, will not be a win-win for their mother earth Jun 2014 #62

I think she could lose. hollowdweller Jun 2014 #63

Where would the GOP find a candidate who can run a populist campaign against Hillary winter is coming Jun 2014 #88

Remember WovenGems Jun 2014 #64

Sorry, Warriors for Warren and Soldiers for Sanders Alex P Notkeaton Jun 2014 #65

I don't look to Mahr for political forecasting, only satire. Hekate Jun 2014 #67

There will be a lot of anti Obama voters in this election. Initech Jun 2014 #71

Nope. Hillary will never distance herself from Bill. Ever. And therefore she will win. McCamy Taylor Jun 2014 #73

I am really hoping we have another choice. Blue_In_AK Jun 2014 #74

The race should be really interesting. ZombieHorde Jun 2014 #76

I don't think she will be the Democratic candidate. In spite of what the Cleita Jun 2014 #77

Hillary has lots of foreign experience and has established herself in many places. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #80

The Republicans have got nuthin', though. Arugula Latte Jun 2014 #81

If they got nothin' then why is it so desperate to run a Turd Wayer? TheKentuckian Jun 2014 #90

Yeah, I'm not a Hillary fan at all. Arugula Latte Jun 2014 #91

The problem with your theory is that this "we" you're speaking of is a minority of the party. Beacool Jun 2014 #96

of course she could. But, then again, so could ANYONE wyldwolf Jun 2014 #84

if she runs MFM008 Jun 2014 #89