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Klein On Clinton: She's Alright, She's Okay
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abagatelle
11/05/09

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my mind was blown because I thought this was insinuating that Naomi Kline gave a Clinton her approval... I was wrong #maghag
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KimberleeJean
11/05/09

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""Foggy Bottom Body Language"

The new captivating fragrance! Get it now! #maghag
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questionable
11/05/09

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I hate the idea that Obama wanted to "neuter her" (seriously. eww) by making her secretary of state. Wouldn't he want a strong player in that position? #maghag
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Bunsen Honeydew
11/05/09

@questionable: If I were Obama, I would be seriously offended someone would consider me that misogynistic.

Honestly, from her time as first lady onward Hilary's big strength has always seemed to be her diplomacy and international affairs skills. If you ever read up on her time as first lady, Bill sent her EVERYWHERE. And she did a hell of a good job. Can't we all start assuming Obama selected her to be his Secretary of State because he thought she'd do a bang up job reviving American relations with the world? #maghag
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questionable
11/05/09

@Bunsen Honeydew: Yes. This is absolutely what I was thinking. As someone who wanted to vote for both Obama AND HRC, I like thinking of them as a super-team, and get the feeling that despite some disagreements (which are only to be expected between two intellectual superpowers with strong personalities) they both have deep respect for each other and are working towards the same goals.

I hate the narrative that they're constantly at odds, trying to one-up or outshine the other. The primaries ended 18 months ago folks... And these two aren't like feuding siblings. #maghag
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J.D.Regent
11/05/09

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"Clinton is unwilling to acknowledge these problems, and her staff is loath to admit her occasional mistakes. Her praise for the President is fulsome, and aides say the relationship with Obama really — really — is strong. But there are also burblings and emanations from Clinton's staff and friends, Foggy Bottom body language, that suggest there is a need for the Administration to produce a second act after the Rodney King phase."

Am I missing something? Can anyone explain what Obama's "Rodney King" phase was? #maghag
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Cunning_Linguist
11/05/09

@J.D.Regent: I don't know what it means, but whenever I happen upon references (like this) that make me feel awkward inside, I just want to run away and cover my ears. #maghag
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Dodgergirl
11/05/09

@J.D.Regent: Ah! I just got it! "Can't we all just get along."

I'm not sure why he put it like that, though I can make some uncharitable guesses, but yeah. I believe he's suggesting Clinton wants Obama to quit all the nice-making and get tough. #maghag
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otherginger
11/05/09

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I remain proud to have voted for her in the primary. #maghag
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zoethebitch
11/05/09

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The linked article doesn't mention that Joe Klein wrote Primary Colors. Some full disclosure about his history with the Clintons would be appropriate and put the article in more context. #maghag
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Penny
11/05/09

@zoethebitch: AH. Man, I love that damn movie. #maghag
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sportz.star
11/05/09

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Predictability is boring. Hillary has been captivating us for literally decades because of both her brilliance and unpredictability. #maghag
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SomeAuthorGirl
11/05/09

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"Which makes it hard to analyze her but really interesting to watch her."

Incidentally, making her an incredibly adept diplomat. Ta-da! #maghag
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McBroken
11/05/09

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Wow, she's a woman and... complex? Those wacky feminists, trying to throw us off by being human. #maghag
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Penny
11/05/09

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Man, they're gonna get a lot of letters about this one. #maghag
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