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In reply to the discussion: Bill Maher believes Hillary Clinton could totally lose in 2016. Thoughts? [View all]Scuba
(53,475 posts)79. Yes, and there are a lot of R's who understand that corporations own our government, to wit ...
http://www.thenation.com/blog/180189/eric-cantor-defeated-conservative-who-rips-crony-capitalism#
Now doesn't I am running against Cantor because he does not represent the citizens of the 7th District, but rather large corporations seeking insider deals, crony bailouts and a constant supply of low-wage workers, sound like the message that should be coming from a Democrat?
Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism
The result shocked the not just the Republican establishment but the DC establishment. The shockwaves continued Wednesday, as Republican aides said Cantor would step down July 31 from his position as the second most powerful figure in the Houseending the congressmans run as a Washington power player who championed the interests of Wall Street and corporate America.
That Wall Street connection was a central theme of the challenge that displaced Cantor.
Dave Brat, who defeated the number-two Republican in the House by a 56-44 margin, tore into big business almost as frequently as he did the incumbent. I am running against Cantor because he does not represent the citizens of the 7th District, but rather large corporations seeking insider deals, crony bailouts and a constant supply of low-wage workers. declared the challenger.
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But Brats low-budget campaign came with a twist. He ran as something rare in American politicsso rare that many political commentators have a hard time comprehending the calculus. On a number of issues, the challenger positioned himself as an anti-corporate conservative. Indeed, as Politico noted during the course of the campaign, The central theme of Brats campaign is that Cantor is beholden to businessspecifically the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable.
The result shocked the not just the Republican establishment but the DC establishment. The shockwaves continued Wednesday, as Republican aides said Cantor would step down July 31 from his position as the second most powerful figure in the Houseending the congressmans run as a Washington power player who championed the interests of Wall Street and corporate America.
That Wall Street connection was a central theme of the challenge that displaced Cantor.
Dave Brat, who defeated the number-two Republican in the House by a 56-44 margin, tore into big business almost as frequently as he did the incumbent. I am running against Cantor because he does not represent the citizens of the 7th District, but rather large corporations seeking insider deals, crony bailouts and a constant supply of low-wage workers. declared the challenger.
...
But Brats low-budget campaign came with a twist. He ran as something rare in American politicsso rare that many political commentators have a hard time comprehending the calculus. On a number of issues, the challenger positioned himself as an anti-corporate conservative. Indeed, as Politico noted during the course of the campaign, The central theme of Brats campaign is that Cantor is beholden to businessspecifically the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable.
Now doesn't I am running against Cantor because he does not represent the citizens of the 7th District, but rather large corporations seeking insider deals, crony bailouts and a constant supply of low-wage workers, sound like the message that should be coming from a Democrat?
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Bill Maher believes Hillary Clinton could totally lose in 2016. Thoughts? [View all]
egbertowillies
Jun 2014
OP
But she has not announced that she is running. Why don't we do 2014 before we settle 2016?
Vincardog
Jun 2014
#83
I really hate how "Hubert Humphrey" has come to mean "affable & respected, but doomed to fail"
Bucky
Jun 2014
#68
She can't win. Republicans will turn out to vote against her with religious fervor .....
Scuba
Jun 2014
#13
Obama is a far better candidate than Hillary and didn't come with baggage. Abundantly clear!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2014
#20
Exactly. Hillary Clinton is remembered by many as a former United States Senator
cheapdate
Jun 2014
#87
Actually a lot of R's will vote FOR Warren, as they understand the banksters are the real problem.
Scuba
Jun 2014
#41
Yes, and there are a lot of R's who understand that corporations own our government, to wit ...
Scuba
Jun 2014
#79
People tend to forget about her negatives. The only reason that people like her is
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2014
#22
He's not alone. I've been saying it since 2007. But too many especially on our side
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jun 2014
#19
She could because she comes off as coached when she doesn't have to. That's how Obama beat her.
craigmatic
Jun 2014
#35
So she should learn from Obama's treatment and just do and say what she wants anyway. Hell just tell
craigmatic
Jun 2014
#66
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
Where would the GOP find a candidate who can run a populist campaign against Hillary
winter is coming
Jun 2014
#88
Nope. Hillary will never distance herself from Bill. Ever. And therefore she will win.
McCamy Taylor
Jun 2014
#73
Hillary has lots of foreign experience and has established herself in many places.
Thinkingabout
Jun 2014
#80