Why Hillary Clinton Won't be President
Michael Spencer
A.I. Writer, researcher and curator - full-time Newsletter publication manager.
With news that there has been a considerable post-convention bounce, with Trump now in the lead, I'd like to talk about why the popularity of Bernie Sanders, could spell Hillary Clinton's doom.
The Year for Dark Horses
The real surprise of the run up to the Republican and Democrat nominees for President, was not even the controversy of Donald Trump, nor the disunity of the Republican party itself bewildered by their own candidate, but actually, the popular support for Bernie Sanders. Especially among Millennials.
America’s 18- to 29-year-olds rejects both socialist and capitalist labels. 42% of young Americans support capitalism, and 33% say they support socialism.
This change in the values at the core of young Americans, means more than ever the emerging public trusts authenticity, which could hurt Hillary Clinton in the real campaign that begins now.
Hillary Clinton faces mass dissent over 'dirty tricks' on Bernie Sanders
If you haven't noticed the Bernie Sander's movement on social media, let me me just say that they are very loyal, to the extent of even voting for anyone else but Hillary Clinton.
The Weight of Elitism & Rising Wealth Gap
Clinton, for all her experience and intellectual well-rounded fortitude, herself belongs to the financial elite, which is the presumed 'enemy' of the more socialist hook lines of Bernie Sanders. The Millennial vote may be a key factor in who becomes President on November 8th.
It's not that young Millennials and GenZ simply care deeply about their future, they actually believe in that a world with less of a wealth-gap is in the better interests of all citizens.
Millennial Revenge
Here is the crux of the issue, the millions of Bernie Sanders supporters, will choose Trump over Hillary to prove a point. For the critical swing states, this could be sort of a big deal. Hillary Clinton will be 69 years old come November, and doesn't do the generation gap like Sanders, nor does she have the maverick appeal or stage presence of Trump, who is 70.
The Generation Gap
Hillary Clinton's inability to relate to relate to Millennials, especially young women may force her to feel the 'bern' in her battle with Donald Trump. When Bernie Sanders was forced to support Hillary Clinton, the collective disappointment among millions of Millennials around the world was nearly palpable.
Politics for Millennials Occurs on Social Media
"Never ever lose your sense of outrage," - Bernie Sanders
From massive viral Facebook video campaigns to thousands of tweets in response to real-life political events, Millennials get served up politics via digital and mobile influence. Just ask Justine Trudeau, who went from underdog to fanboy, largely care of smart PR and Facebook.
In a campaign that has been more a comedy of errors, than anything resembling actual issues, means the rise of the Bernie Sanders movement may likely be the thorn in Hillary's side in her bid to become the first female President in history of the USA.
Can Hillary Clinton get the youth vote and appeal to Millennials and overcome the damage to her campaign by defeating a youth movement?
Managing Director at Added Value Services LLC
8 年How quickly we forget! If you’re over 35, take a walk with me down memory lane—you won’t believe what you have forgotten. If you’re under 35, read on—I promise you that you will be amazed at what you missed! (By the way, sadly, this isn’t a joke. I wish it was.) REMEMBER WHEN BILL CLINTON WAS PRESIDENT? (January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001—two terms) When Bill Clinton was president, he allowed Hillary to assume authority over an attempt to reform health care. Her proposed plan was so bad that many Democrats came up with competing plans of their own in protest, and in spite of threats and intimidation, on September 26, 1994, the “Hillarycare” bill was declared dead. This fiasco cost the American taxpayers about $13 million for studies, promotion, and other efforts. Then, President Clinton gave Hillary authority over selecting a female attorney general. Her first two selections were Zoe Baird and Kimba Wood—both were forced to withdraw their names from consideration. Next, she chose Janet Reno, which husband Bill described as "my worst mistake." (Some may not remember that Reno made the decision to gas David Koresh and the Branch Davidian religious sect in Waco, Texas resulting in dozens of deaths of women and children.) Husband Bill also allowed Hillary to make recommendations for the head of the Civil Rights Commission—Lani Guanier was her selection. After considerable backlash from prominent Democratic senators concerning Ms. Guanier's radical views, Bill Clinton withdrew her name from nomination, stating that she did not represents the civil rights views that he had championed during his campaign. However, apparently a slow learner, husband Bill continued to allow Hillary to make more recommendations. She chose former law partners, Web Hubbel for the Justice Department, Vince Foster for the White House staff, and William Kennedy for the Treasury Department. Her selections went well: Hubbel went to prison, Foster (presumably) committed suicide, and Kennedy was forced to resign. (Is anyone wondering yet what her Supreme Court Justice appointments would be like?) Many younger voters will have no knowledge of "Travelgate," the first major ethics controversy during Bill’s presidency. Hillary wanted to award unfettered travel contracts to Clinton friend, Harry Thompson—but the White House Travel Office refused to comply. She trumped up allegations of financial mismanagement and reported seven long-time White House employees to the FBI. This ruined their reputations, got them fired, and caused a thirty-six month investigation. Eventually, most of the employees were reinstated and Clinton associates were forced out of the travel office. Only one White House employee, Billy Dale, was charged with a crime—the enormous crime of mixing personal and White House funds; a jury acquitted him in less than two hours. Still not convinced of her ineptness, Hillary was allowed to recommend a close Clinton friend, Craig Livingstone, for the position of Director of White House Security. When Livingstone was investigated for the improper access of about 900 FBI files of Clinton enemies (Filegate) and the widespread use of drugs by White House staff, suddenly Hillary and the President denied even knowing Livingstone, and of course, denied knowledge of drug use in the White House. Following this debacle, the FBI closed its White House Liaison Office after more than thirty years of service to seven presidents. Next, when women started coming forward with allegations of sexual harassment and rape by Bill Clinton, Hillary was put in charge of the "bimbo eruption" and scandal defense. Let’s look at some of her more notable decisions in this regard . . . She urged her husband not to settle the Paula Jones lawsuit. After the Starr investigation, they settled with Ms. Jones. She refused to release the Whitewater documents, which led to the appointment of Ken Starr as Special Prosecutor. After $80 million dollars of taxpayer money was spent, Starr's investigation led to Monica Lewinsky, which led to Bill lying about and later admitting his affairs. Hillary's devious game plan resulted in Bill losing his license to practice law for 'lying under oath' to a grand jury, followed by his subsequent impeachment by the House of Representatives. Hillary avoided indictment for perjury and obstruction of justice during the Starr investigation by repeating, "I do not recall," "I have no recollection," and "I don't know" a total of 56 times while under oath. (Sound familiar?) After leaving the White House, Hillary was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House furniture, china, and artwork that she had "mistakenly thought was hers." So you see, the email scandal and all of her malfeasance regarding the handling of Top Secret information, not to mention the "pay to play" schemes of the Clinton Foundation, are nothing new. Hillary’s entire political career has been nothing but a web of lies, corruption and destruction in her quest for power. Is anyone else ready to say, “Enough is enough!”? But unfortunately, I’m sure her loyal fans will say, "What difference does it make?"
Managing Director at Added Value Services LLC
8 年Think real real HARD? I do not care if Donald Trump called a woman fat. I do not care if he tried to sleep with a woman or if he likes "beautiful" women. I care that Trump sent a plane to pick up 200 Marines who were stranded after "Desert Storm". I care that Trump supports our police officers and first responders. I care that Trump stands with our military. I care that Trump supports the death penalty and is AGAINST abortion. I care that Trump supports enforcing immigration laws. I care that he supports COAL. I care that Trump cares about adding, not continued dividing These are things I care about. Trump talking sexually about women does bother me. Were they words spoken in PRIVATE? Yes. Have you ever talked to your friends in private and said things? I'm positive all of us have. News Flash!! Women have been sexualized for centuries!! Jay-Z, Lil' Jon, Lil' Wayne and every single other rapper helped establish that platform, but people are OK with music blasted all over the radio degrading women. Ever heard of Victoria Secret? Ever heard of Hooters? People are OK with that too. Obama couldn't change that and Hillary can't either. I am still much more offended by what Bill and Hillary Clinton has DONE over what Donald Trump has SAID!!!! Trump doesn't do well at the debates. But he is speaking the truth! He cares for this country, not growing the size of his pockets. He gets NOTHING out of being President, except ego! I'll stand for the man accused of saying mean words. I'll never back a woman who has been nothing but lies from the beginning.
Senior Consultant at P3 Advisors Inc. and P1-Consulting Inc.
8 年See the documentary Clinton Cash.Good reason why she should NOT be president.
Group Facilitator / Independant Business Owner.
8 年We need someone who has business instincts to navigate through our struggling economy and that is Donald Trump.