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Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

My point was clintonism isn't really going to be a continuing thing in the Democratic party.

That said, I don't think Schumer has aspirations to do anything but what he is now. Gillibrand and Kaine each are strong potential candidates. Every politician who is worth their salt is tied to a so-called "special interest" - supporting civil rights, for example, is viewed as catering to minority communities. Gillibrand has done great work on issues of rape in the military - she's going to be viewed as part of that Emily's List Establishment that got attacked in the primaries.

We are all special. We all have interests. If you don't like Schumer because he is tied to Wall Street, say that. If you don't like Gillibrand because she's helped agriculture in upstate NY, say that. (Along this lines, it was amusing to see Ellison getting attacked because he's getting support from "establishment" figures like Bernie - welcome to the party, Bernie, you're now the establishment.)

There are lots of people in the non-Clinton part of the party, but the only one you'll find who will be hard to connect with one special interest or another is Michelle Obama.

Hence my suggestion the party needs new blood