Originally Posted By: the G-man
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He's just borrowed words & copied most of Hillary's positions


I don't think that's a fair assessment of Obama. And it definitely gives Hillary more credit than she deserves.

Obama and Clinton obviously share a fair number of positions but that's the case in any party primary. But let's not kid ourselves: Hillary didn't originate those positions. If anything, Edwards originated the class war rhetoric and the bulk of the other shared positions are standard issue DNC talking points that go back to the George McGovern or even FDR.

(And, to avoid an indignant off topic response, much of the same could be said for the GOP and, for example, talking points that go back to Reagan).

Basically, the only way that Hillary could claim ownership of any of these ideas over Obama is because she's older. And that's hardly a valid basis.


My point though was that he's nothing special. And Hillary does have more of a record to look at. For example Obama talks about working with Republicans but we don't know how well he will after he starts getting the Rush Limbaugh treatment. Hillary has earned a reputation for being able to put partisanship aside to work with Republicans.

Fair play!