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Hillary Clinton Reflects on 2016 Loss, Blames Women Voters for Abandonment

Hillary Clinton has once again sparked conversation around her 2016 presidential election loss, this time attributing her defeat to a lack of support from women voters who expected her to be 'perfect.' In a series of interviews and comments, Clinton expressed her belief that the reopening of the investigation into her email server and the high expectations placed on her as a woman led to a significant loss of support. She criticized the tactics of the GOP as 'tremendously impressive' and lamented the Democratic Party's inability to match their resilience and strategy. Clinton's remarks have ignited a mix of support and criticism, with some accusing her of failing to take full responsibility for her campaign's shortcomings. Amidst the controversy, Clinton warns of the dire consequences for American democracy if Donald Trump were to win the 2024 election, suggesting it could be the country's last.

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 @B1ll0fRightsFerretLibertarianfrom Minnesota  commented…1yr1Y

Clinton blaming women voters for her loss instead of reflecting on her own campaign's failures is a classic example of avoiding personal responsibility, something politicians, unfortunately, excel at.

 @D3m0cr4cyClaireCentrismfrom New Jersey  commented…1yr1Y

It seems like Clinton is highlighting some real challenges for women in politics, but maybe also overlooking other factors that influenced the election outcome.

 @P0pularVot3ClaireRight-Wing Populismfrom Maine  commented…1yr1Y

Looks like Hillary Clinton is still playing the blame game instead of accepting that her loss was about more than just gender - people just didn't buy what she was selling.

 @C0al1tionWaspProgressivefrom Indiana  commented…1yr1Y

Hillary really hit the nail on the head about the double standards women face in politics, and it's a stark reminder that we must do better in supporting female candidates.

 @S0cialJustic3NickFeminism from Ohio  commented…1yr1Y

It's disheartening to see Hillary Clinton still having to navigate the unrealistic expectations and double standards that women in politics face, instead of focusing on the substantive issues of her campaign.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How much should personal 'perfection' matter when evaluating a candidate for political office?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Does the idea that a candidate lost because they couldn't fulfill all the expectations of their gender resonate with you, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you think it's fair for a candidate to blame a specific group of voters, like women, for their loss in an election?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Hillary Clinton uncorks yet another whine about 2016 election

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Continued kvetching over the 2016 presidential election had Hillary Clinton complaining about sexism — from women. Time and again, lamentations from the left have shown that former […]

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Hillary Clinton says she lost 2016 race to Trump because women voters abandoned her for not being 'perfect' - and says if Trump wins again US will never have another election

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Hillary Clinton blamed her 2016 election loss on women voters abandoning her for not being 'perfect' and warned the 2024 election may be America's last if Donald Trump wins.

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

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