The Clintons have always been as liberal as circumstances allowed them. I think Democratic voters have failed them by sheer apathy, letting Republicans take Congressional majorities from 1994 on. The Clintons have been resilient in the face of unbelievable calumny ever since, and stayed active where I would’ve just given the world the finger and walked off!
They have compromised, because that’s the way to, you know, actually make progress in a democracy. I want leaders who will keep their eye on the ball, and reliably move it forward. Quarterbacks who only want to throw end-zone touchdowns don’t impress me much.
I want to make common cause with people who temper their passion with common sense. Who stay true to their own goals, but can build coalitions with others. Who, above all, stay resilient, focused, and reliably vote!
I think Hillary’s the right leader for that, and those who would vote for her in November are the right folks to band together with.
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