Comments | talk_politics: What would work for Hillary?

luzribeiro in talk_politics

What would work for Hillary?

Jul 18, 2015 23:21

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yes_justice July 19 2015, 04:37:16 UTC

The last time Hillary was defeated in the primaries, it was because of the messianic racially-diverse card, and of course the hope-and-change meme that Obama's team were quite skillful at using.

Hillary voted for the disastrous war of choice and Obama was squarely against it. That was a big selling point for me.

nairiporter July 19 2015, 05:33:18 UTC

While not being particularly inspiring, being the lesser among two evils could prove to be a strong point for Hillary.

sandwichwarrior July 19 2015, 17:00:21 UTC

I'm trying to imagine the evil that Hillary is supposed to be the "lesser" of, Cthulu / Sweet Meteor of Death 2016? :P

nairiporter July 19 2015, 20:24:38 UTC

Of course you would say that. :-)

htpcl July 19 2015, 12:17:55 UTC

Why, the First Woman President argument could work. I think it's time the US got its first female president anyway.

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sandwichwarrior July 19 2015, 16:18:10 UTC

I'm not sure about president but I think Carly Fiorina would be a good VP or Cabinet Pick. That said, while I know she wants no part of im still holding out for a Rice candidacy.

sandwichwarrior July 19 2015, 14:38:59 UTC

Hillary likes to fight so expect that to be plan A. I figure that will do as she has done in the past and focus on discrediting and/or demonizing her opposition.

If they were smart the GOP could use this against her, but with Jeb as the defacto nominee and Trump as a Ross Perot-esque spoiler they seem intent on playing straight into Hillary, and the Dem's hands.

stewstewstewdio July 19 2015, 18:56:57 UTC

Sure, union members and government employees would probably vote en masse for their champion, but beyond that, something else is needed to motivate the rest of the base.

She doesn't need a race or gender card to win. That something else is a (Donald) Trump card.

luzribeiro July 19 2015, 20:22:31 UTC

While I do appreciate the pun, I'm afraid the notion that somehow Trump would be the GOP's nominee sounds too preposterous.

stewstewstewdio July 19 2015, 20:59:52 UTC

Trump would be the GOP's nominee sounds too preposterous

He has blurted out threats of a third party candidacy. Sounds like shades of Ross Perot.

dexeron July 20 2015, 18:35:25 UTC

From your mouth to god's ears.