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6. In some ways, yes.
Sat Dec 3, 2016, 01:32 AM
Dec 2016

I think it is the fault of anyone seeking office to define themselves on more positions than not, because the more people know about your positions, the more people you are likely to offend. I always thought that strange in HRC's case. But then, I also thought her tact was refreshing. She was up front and honest about what she thought and how she was going to accomplish her ideas. But instead of refreshingly honest, America appears to have rewarded the abhorrently dishonest candidate.

HRC wrote a book about it that both she and her VP pick went about using to illustrate all of her positions on issues.

Whereas, Donald just had a few racist positions. He turned off a lot of voters, but we all know Rs are going to vote for whatever turd R candidate is brought forth. Not so for Ds. They need someone who they can support. A few too many may have been turned off. There were a lot of positions for enough to peel off on.

Did you feel PBO's campaign was better?

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