If You Ask Me

If You Ask Me

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Interacting with Trump supporters has told me that they are not going to the polls in November to make an informed decision. They're going to make an emotional choice. They hate Hillary. They hate her because she's a woman, because she's white, because she's wealthy, because she's intelligent, because she's stupid, because she makes mistakes, because she thinks she's perfect, because she has secrets, because she's done shady things in the past, because people have died under her leadership, because the Clinton Foundation gives only 10% to charity for every dollar taken in. Because her husband's infidelities are *her* fault. The Republican Party of 2016.
Bill Clinton’s Speech

Bill Clinton’s Speech

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This started out as a comment, but morphed into a post. Last night I was asked a question on the DNC Convention post, "Was Bill Clinton's speech sexist?" No. Oh, you want more? Ok. Here are my thoughts on Bill's speech. I disagree with Maddow. It wasn't sexist, but it was a fascinating gender role reversal. Bill Clinton was the first man to give the traditional First Lady speech. The role of the First Lady speech is to share personal stories of her and the candidate's life together, to show what a good and loving parent the candidate is, to remind everyone of their spouses accomplishments, their strengths, etc.. Basically, the First Lady speech is an reminder and introduction to the candidate by the person who knows them best. Bill did just that.
Hillary Clinton’s Tampa Rally

Hillary Clinton’s Tampa Rally

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Since it is widely expected that the VP announcement will be today, perhaps this is the event where it will happen. I have no idea, of course, but this rally is being live-streamed (starts at 4:30 EDT) so if you want to see it as it happens, here you go:
Did GOP Moderates Just Become Relevant?

Did GOP Moderates Just Become Relevant?

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Stephen Greenberg, a Democratic pollster and author of American Ascendant, writes, “Moderate Republicans will have the last word in this dramatic presidential election year.” Greenberg believes that moderates make up 31% of Republican party.
Why I Did Not Vote For Hillary

Why I Did Not Vote For Hillary

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Late last night and this morning, I was working on a piece about why I didn’t vote for Hillary. (Jason has a great piece on why he voted for Bernie. You should read it.) So I got my post done and then I found this new editorial by Shaun King, If voting for Hillary Clinton means voting against my core beliefs, I’m not sure I can do it.