Democrats are leaving Hillary Clinton behindNew York Post, Feb 2, 2019, Michael Goodwin
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Despite her efforts to stay relevant and keep her options open, it became increasingly obvious that the party passed her by. The rise of a fiery new generation, epitomized by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the final proof that, although Clinton bested Bernie Sanders in the 2016 primaries, Sanders won the future.
His millennial shock troops brought the energy as Clinton stumbled and coughed her way to defeat in a general election she should have won. And all her whining that Donald Trump stole the White House served to make Clinton a creature of a dreary past instead of a hope for the future.
Ironically, the #MeToo movement was also a factor. With few exceptions, both Clintons were unwelcome on the midterm campaign trail. Bill Clinton’s sordid history of sexual misconduct and Hillary’s defense of him made them liabilities instead of assets.
On that score, it is notable that among the first Dems to announce for 2020, four are women. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are not likely to go the distance, but Sens. Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren have strong followings, with Harris dubbed an early frontrunner by some.
It’s as if their collective eagerness was timed to send Clinton a message that, should she run, they would contest her claim on female voters. So while Clinton was the first woman presidential nominee for a major party, she will not be the first woman president.
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