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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: If Hillary is aspiring to be president she must not be frightened of 'tone' [View all]TDale313
(7,820 posts)57. Because she agreed to it. She gave her word.
Bernie agreed to a debate before NH-when the Clinton campaign needed/wanted it. On the condition that they agree to 3 more- one each in March, April, and May.
If she tries to weasel out cause it no longer seems to be in her best interest it shows her word means nothing. It reinforces many of the negative impressions people have about her and her lack of trustworthiness. She has more to lose by not debating than by sucking it up and honoring her commitments.
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If Hillary is aspiring to be president she must not be frightened of 'tone' [View all]
Rosa Luxemburg
Mar 2016
OP
Ah yes, as President your candidate will take the same strategy. I hope for her sake
insta8er
Mar 2016
#17
Were any of those nasty, meanspirited republicans pulling fingernails as KGB Officers for 16 years?
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2016
#31
Hillary is not frightened. That woman is as tough as nails. For the record, she has already
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2016
#15
Putin will likely look into her eyes while shaking her hand and lie. And squeeze til it hurts.
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2016
#36
And she's gotta stop playing victim, especially when she plays the gender card.
cui bono
Mar 2016
#22
She doesn't have the muscle or chops to be President. She's a lightweight, among other things.
ThePhilosopher04
Mar 2016
#58
So is this the thing where people claim a woman is too aggressive, but then others
BreakfastClub
Mar 2016
#61