Should the Clintons step away from the political scene?

Do you think the Democratic party would ultimately benefit if both Hilary and Bill took a step back from politics? Or do you think in the long run such a thing would do more harm than good?

I think the loss probably helps Hillary's support within the democratic party.

Nonetheless, Bernie and Warren are probably going to be a lot more visible now.

Originally posted by The Ellimist
I think the loss probably helps Hillary's support within the democratic party.

Nonetheless, Bernie and Warren are probably going to be a lot more visible now.

Do you think behind the scenes with the democrats there is a lot of finger pointing going on? I don't mean at people outside the party.

I like Bernie, but he's already 75 and by the next time an election comes around he'll be nearly 80. You think Clinton might try to run again in 2020?

Originally posted by Surtur
Do you think behind the scenes with the democrats there is a lot of finger pointing going on? I don't mean at people outside the party.

I like Bernie, but he's already 75 and by the next time an election comes around he'll be nearly 80. You think Clinton might try to run again in 2020?

Her time to shine was in 08.

I don't see Bernie or Hillary on the ticket in 2020. By then there will be a younger fresher face to offer up to the masses and that is an easier sell then experience/baggaged candidates.

The Clintons are done. This embarrassing defeat cements that. They will just give speeches and fade into obscurity.

Bernie, at the moment, is now the defacto leader of the democratic party and liberals in the country. Liberals will look to him for leadership right now, and probably for the next few years at least. And while I seriously doubt he will run again in 2020 (though he isn't ruling it out), I do think he will have massive influence on the next election. Whoever he passes the torch to will be seen as the future of the party.

I think the democrats need to blow their party up, move towards a more populist message like the one Bernie championed, and remove the seeds of corruption and filth that cost them this election.

Both parties were torn inside out this election. The Dems gutted from the loss and the GOP civil warring itself after Trump's nomination. Good to see them shaken from the stupor.

Chelsea Clinton might be a fresh new face for Social Justice.

Is that a TV show?

MSNBC: Chelsea & Maddox High Power Drama Hour

To be honest, Bernie Sanders was much better candidate than Hillary Clinton, from the Democrats camp. However, their infatuation with Hillary and and corruption, cost them badly.

You endorse a candidate for President on merit; not on the basis of ideals like feminism. From the top, people expect results and policies that can improve their lifestyle, not political correctness.

And yes, era of Clintons is over.

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD

And yes, era of Clintons is over.

Maybe, except we still have Chelsea Clinton that could step into the ranks of politics.

the clintons are about as 'over' as the bushes were in 92.

Originally posted by snowdragon
Maybe, except we still have Chelsea Clinton that could step into the ranks of politics.

Democrats need a new face (and agenda). If this election hasn't taught them anything, they are done for (on the whole) for a while.

Originally posted by snowdragon
Maybe, except we still have Chelsea Clinton that could step into the ranks of politics.

Yep, seems likely. Rumors are already circulating that she will run for the House soon.

Originally posted by BackFire
The Clintons are done. This embarrassing defeat cements that. They will just give speeches and fade into obscurity.

This is the most correct answer.

And I would add that the sex scandals, national security issues, lies, and cover-ups also cement that.

Hillary at the least is done, I think. This election was such an upset that I don't think she'll ever have the credibility to run again.

And good riddance, frankly. Trump being option B is literally the only appealing thing she had going for her.

The Clintons should be in jail.

Originally posted by Tzeentch
Trump being option B is literally the only appealing thing she had going for her.

This is a very accurate summary. I'm stealing this.

A feminist I am friends with said, "Why the hell did the first female presidential candidate who had a chance have to be Hillary?!??!" She was so mad. And I'm actually kind of sad that we didn't get our first female president but, holy shit, why did it have to be Hillary as the option?

Originally posted by Bashar Teg
the clintons are about as 'over' as the bushes were in 92.

I honestly don't feel this situation is really comparable to anything we've had in recent history. If it had been anyone else besides Trump that Clinton lost to I would think this wouldn't look as bad.

Originally posted by dadudemon
This is a very accurate summary. I'm stealing this.

A feminist I am friends with said, "Why the hell did the first female presidential candidate who had a chance have to be Hillary?!??!" She was so mad. And I'm actually kind of sad that we didn't get our first female president but, holy shit, why did it have to be Hillary as the option?

YouTube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AIew3RN4R4