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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: This time in 2008, I was really angry that Clinton was not dropping out [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)11. 2008 is not 2016, Hillary is not Obama, Trump is not McCain and other
circumstances are also different.
Among many other things, Obama was not being investigated at the time or accused of violating federal law and Sanders has no deal to cut about running 8 years from now.
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This time in 2008, I was really angry that Clinton was not dropping out [View all]
Armstead
May 2016
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obviously Clinton wishes this were already done with, but they're going to be very painstaking about
geek tragedy
May 2016
#29
The problem is she thinks she is entitled to the presidency and so do those that
rhett o rick
May 2016
#26
I don't think there is any question. Sen Sanders is a hard fighter because he believes in
rhett o rick
May 2016
#33
Her "stubborn refusal" to concede in 2008 kept the news focus on the Democratic campaign.
HubertHeaver
May 2016
#8
I supported Obama and wanted them both in the race until the end for the good of the Party
Bluenorthwest
May 2016
#9