Clinton for president?

unkel

Hillary Clinton has just announced she is running in a tweet

"I'm running for president. Everyday Americans need a champion and I want to be that champion"

I doubt she'll become the next US president. Timing isn't great either now a book just published claims she physically abused her husband (although some say he deserved it )

catallus

THANKS, OBAMA :mad:

Tipsy McSwagger

Hope she gets it.

Poor Uncle Tom

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Hope she gets it.

yes, but what about the presidency?

Menas

I think she is a dead cert for the democrat nomination, as is Carly for the Republican one.
So the next president will be female which is about the only interesting thing I can think of saying.

eviltwin

What do we call Bill if she gets the job? First man?

Temptamperu

does it matter? they are all the same.

First Gentleman?

wendell borton

" I am Clin-ton. As overlord, all will kneel trembling before me and obey my brutal command. End communication."

OU812

She's already run the country for two terms anyway...

The Backwards Man

Bill would be the first three time White House resident, all whilst not wearing the trousers.

C.K Dexter Haven

Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's coooold out there today

Desolation Of Smug

She has years of experience of driving Bills through the house, so she should be well able for the job.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Meh - whoever runs will be as corrupt and ultimatly useless ans and of the predecessots.

Tarzana2

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I think she is a dead cert for the democrat nomination, as is Carly for the Republican one.
So the next president will be female which is about the only interesting thing I can think of saying.

Carly?

kneemos

How much of a ruthless cnut do you need to be to reach the top of American politics?

Most of them look slimier than an Eel in an oil slick.

Dyr

I'd sooner have her than whatever religious slave merchant headbanger that the republican party are going to run

Tarzana2

Tarzana2 wrote: »

Carly?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carly_Fiorina

I've never heard of her either.

"She has frequently been ranked as one of the worst tech CEOs of all time." - well that's promising!

artanevilla

We were the first to have a Hilary as president.

MagicMarker

unkel wrote: »

I doubt she'll become the next US president

I think she's a dead cert.

Infracted

2 party system with the possibility of 4 of the last 5 presidents coming from 2 families in a country with 320million people. "Democracy".

Chucken

unkel wrote: »

Hillary Clinton has just announced she is running in a tweet

How does that work then?

Menas

Infracted wrote: »

2 party system with the possibility of 4 of the last 5 presidents coming from 2 families in a country with 320million people. "Democracy".

You forgot about the unelected cabinet!

Redbishop

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Bill would be the first three time White House resident, all whilst not wearing the trousers.

Roosevelt served 3 full terms

Paully D

She's currently favourite to be the next President:

http://www.oddschecker.com/politics/us-politics/us-presidential-election-2016/winner

raze_them_all_

She isn't likeable enough at all, the only reason people know her is cos of bill

Hitchens

is Sarah not running?

Bambi

Bambi wrote: »

I'd sooner have her than whatever religious slave merchant headbanger that the republican party are going to run

I thought that historically the Democrats had a bit more to blush about than Republicans when it came to the issue of slaves.

QuinDixie

You would think she is a shoe - 50% of population being women, you would imagine they would all vote for her, just to break the glass ceiling.

kneemos

Worth it just to see how pissed Bill gets.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

QuinDixie wrote: »

You would think she is a shoe - 50% of population being women, you would imagine they would all vote for her, just to break the glass ceiling.

The conservative ones won't.

Pumpkinseeds

She's simply not likeable enough. Likeability seems to be a major factor in American politics. I don't think Americans are ready for a woman president. They took a chance on a black president and they feel very let down by him, so I'm guessing that they're going to bet on a 'safe' candidate next time around.

One eyed Jack

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

She isn't likeable enough at all, the only reason people know her is cos of bill

Granted she may have peaked and dipped in the public perception popularity polls (try saying that fast four times ), but to say the only reason people know her is because of Bill?

She was already making a name for herself in family law and politics while Bill was slill fumbling (literally) over the interns in his Arkansas office.

I reckon she has both the experience, and the knowledge to be the next American President. She was robbed of the Democratic nomination by Obama IMO.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

I thought that historically the Democrats had a bit more to blush about than Republicans when it came to the issue of slaves.

Yes but things have changed a little since the days of Abraham Lincoln.

catallus

Deleted User wrote: »

I thought that historically the Democrats had a bit more to blush about than Republicans when it came to the issue of slaves.

Yeah but the limp-wristed liberal media are pawns of the Democratic Party so they control history!

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes but things have changed a little since the days of Abraham Lincoln.

Oh it has, I appreciate that the Democrats are now also against the slave trade too.

But still, of the two parties, it's a bit harsh to slur the Republicans with that particular reference.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Oh it has, I appreciate that the Democrats are now also against the slave trade too.

But still, of the two parties, it's a bit harsh to slur the Republicans with that particular reference.

Ah, I see what you meant now. Apologies.

Still, remove the "slave" bit and the rest of Bambi's comment still stands. The modern day Republican party has far too many dangerous fruitcakes in it and their potential candidate list this year isn't exactly inspiring. Chris Christie seems moderately sane but the likes of Santorum, Perry, Cruz, Trump.....horrifying prospects.

entropi

wendell borton wrote: »

" I am Clin-ton. As overlord, all will kneel trembling before me and obey my brutal command. End communication."

I knew I should have voted for Kodos...

Skylinehead

wendell borton wrote: »

" I am Clin-ton. As overlord, all will kneel trembling before me and obey my brutal command. End communication."

"But tonight I say: we must move forward! Not backward, upward, not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling toward freedom."

RobbingBandit

She's gonna end up with a snuke up her snizz.

mikemac1

Deleted User wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carly_Fiorina

I've never heard of her either.

"She has frequently been ranked as one of the worst tech CEOs of all time." - well that's promising!

When I was in college in Galway we would go to HP for visits.

Not one employee had a good word to say about Carly Fiorina. They knew her from a site visit and whatever corporate bull**** communications she sent around

Wikipedia said she resigned. Now there's corporate speak. Should say forced out

The Backwards Man

Redbishop wrote: »

Roosevelt served 3 full terms

Roosevelt wore a belt.

Menas

Only 19 months to go to the election....and I am getting tired of it already!

porsche959

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

She's simply not likeable enough. Likeability seems to be a major factor in American politics. I don't think Americans are ready for a woman president. They took a chance on a black president and they feel very let down by him, so I'm guessing that they're going to bet on a 'safe' candidate next time around.

Hilary is the safe candidate, she's a neo-con. Obama isn't perfect but at least he is trying to solve conflicts rather than start new ones. I'm hoping against hope the republicans run Rand Paul.

Carly Fiorina, while I like the idea of a candidate with business background, unfortunately most of her expertise seems to be in area of running businesses into the ground rather than running them.

porsche959

Bambi wrote: »

I'd sooner have her than whatever religious slave merchant headbanger that the republican party are going to run

You need to stop taking your analysis from the Irish Times and Guardian, neither of the last two candidates the republicans ran fit that category. The republicans toy with the idea of running religious right candidates, but in practice they haven't run with one since (or before) Bush II, who was exception.

Pumpkinseeds

porsche959 wrote: »

Hilary is the safe candidate, she's a neo-con. Obama isn't perfect but at least he is trying to solve conflicts rather than start new ones. I'm hoping against hope the republicans run Rand Paul.

Carly Fiorina, while I like the idea of a candidate with business background, unfortunately most of her expertise seems to be in area of running businesses into the ground rather than running them.

I don't know who the other contenders are, I just think the next president will be a white middle-aged man. They just don't like Hillary, regardless of her abilities or experience, I just don't think they'll vote for her.

alan partridge aha

Hope she gets the nomination for the Democrats because the Republicans are then guaranteed the win.

porsche959

porsche959 wrote: »

You need to stop taking your analysis from the Irish Times and Guardian, neither of the last two candidates the republicans ran fit that category.

McCain was fairly tame but Romney was very much a conservative headbanger, he just looked moderate compared to the even more barmy opposition he was up against. Anyone would look relatively sane going up against the likes of Rick Santorum or Michele Bachmann.

porsche959

alan partridge aha wrote: »

Hope she gets the nomination for the Democrats because the Republicans are then guaranteed the win.

Who would your preferred choice be for the Republicans?

csallmighty

wendell borton wrote: »

" I am Clin-ton. As overlord, all will kneel trembling before me and obey my brutal command. End communication."

"I always dreamed of being a base ball"

porsche959

Deleted User wrote: »

McCain was fairly tame but Romney was very much a conservative headbanger, he just looked moderate compared to the even more barmy opposition he was up against. Anyone would look relatively sane going up against the likes of Rick Santorum or Michele Bachmann.

Well, yes and no. He positioned himself as more right wing than his record suggests. As Massachusetts governor he introduced health care reform making it easier for those on low incomes to get insurance (the dread 'socialised' healthcare). I know the Mormon relgion is viewed as kooky in Europe but actually the 'true' religious right in the US are suspicious of it.