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Hillary Clinton Cannot Handle Being the Front Runner
During the last Democratic presidential debate, Hillary Rodham Clinton was ganged up on by fellow Democratic hopefuls. They put her on defense on issues ranging from Iraq and Iran to Social Security and whether she would be electable in the general election. The main problem is that Hillary would not take a clear stance on several issues. Still, she continued her strategy of avoiding direct answers to questions: She wouldn't say how she would address Social Security; she declined to pledge whether she would stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, or say whether she supports giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
"Will she be the person who brings about the change in this country?" 2004 vice presidential nominee John Edwards said. "You know, I believe in Santa Claus. I believe in the tooth fairy. But I don't think that's going to happen."
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama turned to Clinton and suggested she is the GOP's dream opponent. "Part of the reason that Republicans, I think, are obsessed with you, Hillary, is because that's a fight they're very comfortable having."
Chimed in Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, "Whether it's fair or not fair, the fact of the matter is that my colleague from New York, Senator Clinton, there are 50 percent of the American public that say they're not going to vote for her."
And even when New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson came to Clinton's defense, it came with a twist. He criticized her for failing to pledge to bring all troops out of Iraq or end Bush's education program and for "saber-rattling" against Iran.
These attacks were not personal, per say, but rather an attack against the front runner. When you are in a position of winning and you have others gunning for your spot, you will be subject to more criticism and ridicule. Hillary’s wishy washy responses show some vulnerability and if she plans on being the President of the United States, this is just the beginning. Hillary Clinton cannot handle being the front runner.
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