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In reply to the discussion: Sanders Tells Progressives to Abandon the Democrats [View all]Greyhead
(145 posts)Hillary had so much baggage from Bill. The right had a hard on for the Clintons.
I think that if Hillary had won she would have been an excellent President. Much better than Bill.
I dont understand why the gop hated the Clintons so much. Bill had got bills passed that the gop had tried to get into legislation but failed under raygun and bush 1. Dont ask dont tell, 3 strikes, Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 and NAFTA(sometimes identified as a milestone in a rightward shift for the Democrats).
I still think Bill was a good President but even though he started the tilt to the middle of the political spectrum.
But Bernie didnt have that baggage. There would be no Lock her up or the supposed email scandal with Bernie. And besides he was and still is more progressive than she was. And most Democrats.
Besides what is wrong in being an independent? Both Senators that we have caucus with us, most of the time. I was surprised that King went with Schumer.
I think that if we had more than 2 parties political parties it would be good for the country. Instead of either left or right as we have now the parties would have to work together to form a coalition to get things accomplished.
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