2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumProgressives in Congress have nothing but praise for Clinton
... on Tuesday, even some of the most ardent populists in Congress had nothing but praise for the 2016 Democratic frontrunner during her day trip to Capitol Hill, after peppering her with questions on income inequality, early childhood education and criminal justice reform.
Setting aside New Hampshire and Iowa to campaign for a day in her old stomping grounds, the former New York senator got an enthusiastic, at times rousing, reception from congressional Democrats a constituency that broke in large numbers for Barack Obama in 2008 but has felt neglected during his six-plus years in the White House.
Clintons appearance created a circus-like atmosphere in the Capitol: Lawmakers gave her several standing ovations during the day and Democratic staffers lined the hallways to cheer her on as she walked from the House to the Senate. Even her liberal rival for the Democratic nomination, Sanders, ignored a chance to ding her on policy after she spoke at Democratic senators weekly lunch.
This is clearly a pro-Clinton caucus, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) said.
Indeed, Clinton was in friendly territory Tuesday. Nearly half of elected Democrats in Congress have already endorsed the former secretary of state, including Sens. Barbara Boxer of California, Dick Durbin of Illinois and Tim Kaine of Virginia. In the House, close to 70 of her colleagues have backed her bid.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/hillary-clintons-capitol-hill-mission-accomplished-120119.html#ixzz3fuVdkXes
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Among people who actually know her and work with her - whaddya know!
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)I'll be back about a few drinks because I know any pro-HRC threads will ensue with . . .
calimary
(81,565 posts)Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)TheProgressive
(1,656 posts)But as I have learned, there are insiders and outsiders.
Clinton is an insider who works with other insiders.
Sanders is an outsider who works with the 99%.
wyldwolf
(43,870 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Now progressive caucus under the bus. At this rate we'll have 92 republican senators come 2016.
TheProgressive
(1,656 posts)Strawman - 'progressive caucus under the bus'... Please note my insider/outsider reference.
virtualobserver
(8,760 posts)everyone says that she is a really nice person, and great to work with, and for.
BooScout
(10,406 posts)None have endorsed Bernie. That's telling.
raindaddy
(1,370 posts)I think it's past time for someone to take on an establishment that seemed dumbfounded that a "Socialist" was drawing such huge crowds.
Unaware of the anger people are feeling about a corrupt system and the demise of the middle class. Clueless most of em why anyone isn't satisfied with a system that's making them rich.
Not being endorsed by this 13% congress is a badge of honor as far as I'm concerned.
Cha
(297,935 posts)Good! thanks wyldwolf
oasis
(49,454 posts)2016
bunnies
(15,859 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)daleanime
(17,796 posts)they're expecting her to be their boss in a little over a year and a half.
Now I think they are going to get a bit of a surprise, but I'm sure they'll learn to deal with it.
SunSeeker
(51,787 posts)Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)but she doesn't walk the walk.
madville
(7,413 posts)There are hundreds, if not thousands of appointments, ambassadorships, etc everyone can throw in for once the new President takes office. Why eliminate yourself from contention by not endorsing the front runner?
ismnotwasm
(42,022 posts)Excellent.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)See Claire McCaskill for the contrast.