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What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 10:27am On Jul 17, 2015
she is a popular former first lady.
on thursday she propossed during a rally to give businesses tax credits in return for sharing a greater % of their earnings with their employees.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 1:42pm On Jul 17, 2015
I believe Democrat is the party on top for the job and any candidate they field at primary will likely be the next landlord/lady of the White House.
Currently, there are five Democratic Party contenders, they are Hillary Clinton, Lincoln Chafee, Martin O'Malley, Bernie Sanders, and Jim Webb. They all have good profile and seem capable to sit in the oval office.
However, by my assessment, Lincoln Chafee may have problem with trust among the party chieftain cos he has been in two diffferent parties before-Republican and Independent. He used those platforms to win elections for Governor and Senator before decamping to Democrat. He may not be trustworthy.
Also, Chafee may be seen to be weak in character and may not be fit for the office. This is because his positions on military and use of force in international diplomacy is not realistic if America still wants to be at the top. A world power that dialogue all the time cannot last.

As for Marting, he is also good, especially with the masses who benefitted with employment opportunity during his tenure as Governor of Maryland. However, despite his grassroot experience having started as Mayor of Baltimore, he seems to have problem with top economic guns of United States who can influence party ticket in his disfavour. While governor, he increased personal income taxes, sales taxes, and cigarette taxes amog others. I hope you know that most of this businessmen are party financiers.

On the part of Bernie Sanders, his major problem is his socialist stand on economy and we know that no successful business owner will support that. He once declared (maybe to curry favour from voters) that US and its government "belong to all of the people and not to a handful of billionaires, their super PACs and their lobbyists." He should have said that after ticket is handed over to him. He has promised to raise taxes on rich people as well.
However, he is a social media person and he may have many youths and poor behind him but he is too sarcastic of his party mates and contender. I think he needs not criticising other contenders outside his party until ticket is won. They will see him as desperado. He is also the oldest(73yrs).

Jim Webb is another personality from Democrat. The former Virginia senator has credit of having served in the military and he just declared early this month.
He supported Obama's healthcare policy and had openly supported civil servants in demanding for federal increament in minimum wage. He is well grounded in military and his propositions on defense and security have been seen satisfying.
However, he may be seen as not having enough experience of governance and administration because he had only served in legislative capacity unlike others who were either former governors or emissaries. Also, his campaign train has not moved far and Gay community may pay him back for distant past criticism of the bill, even that he has changed his view.

A first lady for 8 years, Hillary Clinton is the first former first lady to serve both in the U.S. Senate and in a president's cabinet. She is the most vocal and most popular of all (more than Joe Bidden, the VP who may also be interested) Democrat's candidate. She contested and lost Democrat's presidential primary nomination to Obama in 2012 and since then had been going round with her husband to set her record straight. She seemed to have learnt from her 2012 defeat because black community rejected her and had become a constant visitor and friend of the blacks.
Maybe because she declared first, she is the most travelled candidate. She had almost toured the whole states in the U.S. to sell her dream. To be honest, she is the most experienced, having served as Secretary of States, Senator and First lady. While in government, she had succeeded with foreign policy isseus, economy, defense among others.
However, there are conservative people who do not want women President and didn't believe U.S. should have female president. She is close to the current government and her husband(fmr President Clinton)also wields influence in the party.

In conclusion, I think Hillary stands better chance ahead of all if gender biase will not come in. However, I see Martin O'Malley coming second. They had both campaign far more for people to disregard their presence in the race.
#My Thought!

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Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Nobody: 1:01am On Jul 19, 2015
It's hard to tell. If I were to vote, my vote would go to Bernie Sanders (esp considering our other choices), but I won't vote and he doesn't stand a chance.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 4:01pm On Jul 24, 2015
according to a recent poll Clinton has a 57.8% chance of getting the democratic party's knod followed by sanders and biden
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 2:07pm On Jul 29, 2015
purplekayc:
according to a recent poll Clinton has a 57.8% chance of getting the democratic party's knod followed by sanders and biden

Has Biden officially decided to run? Most information that is known about his ambition is media speculations.
He seems to be stronger in party too.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 3:13pm On Jul 29, 2015
Phoenix001:


Has Biden officially decided to run? Most information that is known about his ambition is media speculations.
He seems to be stronger in party too.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 3:13pm On Jul 29, 2015
Phoenix001:


Has Biden officially decided to run? Most information that is known about his ambition is media speculations.
He seems to be stronger in party too.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 3:13pm On Jul 29, 2015
Phoenix001:


Has Biden officially decided to run? Most information that is known about his ambition is media speculations.
He seems to be stronger in party too.
he has publicly said he would run for presidency.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 9:03pm On Jul 29, 2015
purplekayc:
he has publicly said he would run for presidency.

Okay. Thanks for the info.
But he is still queueing after Hillary, unless gender issue is thrown up
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 10:31am On Jul 30, 2015
Phoenix001:


Okay. Thanks for the info.
But he is still queueing after Hillary, unless gender issue is thrown up
I dont think gender is a problem anyway in the US right now as concerning their politics,they have had female state governors (Sarah Palin)Alaska,(sussanah Martinez ) new Mexico,Jan brewer(Arizona),mary fallen (Oklahoma)
And senate Nancy peloisi,
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 4:21am On Jul 31, 2015
purplekayc:
I dont think gender is a problem anyway in the US right now as concerning their politics,they have had female state governors (Sarah Palin)Alaska,(sussanah Martinez ) new Mexico,Jan brewer(Arizona),mary fallen (Oklahoma)
And senate Nancy peloisi,

Sure they do, even more at Senate, but Presidency is a bit different compare to the state governorship. This is because US is the world power at present and any President of that country must be worthy of such heavy responsibility and men are most time preferred.
Anyway, poll count a lot in knowing the mind of the populace over there.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 7:23am On Jul 31, 2015
Phoenix001:


Sure they do, even more at Senate, but Presidency is a bit different compare to the state governorship. This is because US is the world power at present and any President of that country must be worthy of such heavy responsibility and men are most time preferred.
Anyway, poll count a lot in knowing the mind of the populace over there.
I just hope the republicans don't take over
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Nobody: 9:00am On Jul 31, 2015
I still think gender issues might not favour Hilary..i could be wrong tho cos that's not Africa. But aside that well i believe she has quite a fair chance based on what i read and watch tho

And I'm also thinking Donald Trump..for the Republican anyways
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 11:41am On Jul 31, 2015
Donald trump can never become president of the united states believe me his own party ( the republicans) are already clashing with him for making silly remarks on TV and social media like last time about senator john macCain who happens to be in his own party lashing out and questioning maybe the guy was really a POW during his days as a pilot in the Vietnam war .
And the guy is always boasting about his wealth ...



Booqee2:
I still think gender issues might not favour Hilary..i could be wrong tho cos that's not Africa. But aside that well i believe she has quite a fair chance based on what i read and watch tho

And I'm also thinking Donald Trump..for the Republican anyways
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Nobody: 1:43pm On Jul 31, 2015
purplekayc:
Donald trump can never become president of the united states believe me his own party ( the republicans) are already clashing with him for making silly remarks on TV and social media like last time about senator john macCain who happens to be in his own party lashing out and questioning maybe the guy was really a POW during his days as a pilot in the Vietnam war .
And the guy is always boasting about his wealth ...



You're right but you need to see some polls.. i think there was one conducted by cnn. He's always leading..not sure.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 2:30pm On Jul 31, 2015
Booqee2:
You're right but you need to see some polls.. i think there was one conducted by cnn. He's always leading..not sure.
if he emergies as the republican candidate (just saying)and he goes lets say head to head with Hillary Clinton who do you think would come out tops?
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 5:32pm On Jul 31, 2015
purplekayc:
I just hope the republicans don't take over

Even with their seemingly changing view of addressing issues, especially on foreign relations, military and morality; it will not be rosy for Republican considering Obama's giant stride in the current affairs of this era.
I believe the election is going to be tight but not going to be as pronounced as that of Romney in 2012. Democrat must chose a viable candidate.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 7:28pm On Jul 31, 2015
Phoenix001:


Even with their seemingly changing view of addressing issues, especially on foreign relations, military and morality; it will not be rosy for Republican considering Obama's giant stride in the current affairs of this era.
I believe the election is going to be tight but not going to be as pronounced as that of Romney in 2012. Democrat must chose a viable candidate.
the republican party isn't what it ounce was.
And when they are in power,you know what gives?wars!they make money from it
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 5:29am On Aug 02, 2015
purplekayc:
the republican party isn't what it ounce was.
And when they are in power,you know what gives?wars!they make money from it

And the fact that they are now trying to be a bit liberal in political view these days cannot sway average American youth who constitutes the majority of voters because they are tired of strife and war.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 7:55am On Aug 02, 2015
Phoenix001:


And the fact that they are now trying to be a bit liberal in political view these days cannot sway average American youth who constitutes the majority of voters because they are tired of strife and war.
are they ever tired if starting a war? Since tge vietnam siege
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by Phoenix001(m): 7:59am On Aug 02, 2015
purplekayc:
are they ever tired if starting a war? Since tge vietnam siege

As long as it will enhance their illegitimate domination over the world, NO.
However, they've improved by doing that through fronts and rebel organisations. It will cost less and will not directly affects the psychology of the people.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 8:01am On Aug 02, 2015
Phoenix001:


As long as it will enhance their illegitimate domination over the world, NO.
However, they've improved by doing that through fronts and rebel organisations. It will cost less and will not directly affects the psychology of the people.
its all the same I don't see dem winning the elections though
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 3:48pm On Jan 09, 2016
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Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by stanech: 11:02pm On Jan 10, 2016
You guys are living in a fantasy world. Any republican that wins the nomination will become the president so if u dont like trump make sure he doesnt win the gop nomination. Democrats are loosing grund faster than you can think. Many people dont like hillary expecially indepenent voters. Even most blacks are leaning towars the right
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 4:09pm On Jan 11, 2016
stanech:
You guys are living in a fantasy world. Any republican that wins the nomination will become the president so if u dont like trump make sure he doesnt win the gop nomination. Democrats are loosing grund faster than you can think. Many people dont like hillary expecially indepenent voters. Even most blacks are leaning towars the right
that trump guy cannot win the presidency of the US
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by stanech: 3:20pm On Jan 17, 2016
purplekayc:
that trump guy cannot win the presidency of the US

trump will win the presidency if he wins the gop nomination you can take that to the bank.
Obama has reduced the chance for any democrat to win the nomination i can categorically tell you that
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 8:54pm On Jan 17, 2016
stanech:


trump will win the presidency if he wins the gop nomination you can take that to the bank.
Obama has reduced the chance for any democrat to win the nomination i can categorically tell you that
what has obama done that had reduced the chance s of the democratic party to cling on the next presidency?had he not done better than the previous president?
The US economy has picked up from its previous doldrums the has tried to spread the country s wealth more evenly and currently trying to pass laws on regulating gun ownership and avdvanced Medicare.he's just lucky he has money he wouldn't ha
Trump is in experienced you can see it from his utterances about Mexican Hispanics and other things.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by stanech: 11:57pm On Jan 17, 2016
purplekayc:
what has obama done that had reduced the chance s of the democratic party to cling on the next presidency?had he not done better than the previous president?
The US economy has picked up from its previous doldrums the has tried to spread the country s wealth more evenly and currently trying to pass laws on regulating gun ownership and avdvanced Medicare.he's just lucky he has money he wouldn't ha
Trump is in experienced you can see it from his utterances about Mexican Hispanics and other things.

are u kidding me. America will be 20trill in debt when he leaves office from 9trill when he took over. I dont want to talk about his forign policies that are a joke. Or his obama care that is a big burden on americans.
Abeg the guy failed.

If the guy is so good how come americans voted more republicans to the senate and the congress.

Guy forget what the media is reporting americans are not as stupid as many of you think they are.
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 8:23am On Jan 18, 2016
stanech:


are u kidding me. America will be 20trill in debt when he leaves office from 9trill when he took over. I dont want to talk about his forign policies that are a joke. Or his obama care that is a big burden on americans.
Abeg the guy failed.

If the guy is so good how come americans voted more republicans to the senate and the congress.

Guy forget what the media is reporting americans are not as stupid as many of you think they are.
you want America to return to the bush type of era?what do you think would happen to the debt?
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by stanech: 9:31am On Jan 18, 2016
purplekayc:
you want America to return to the bush type of era?what do you think would happen to the debt?

bottom line is obama failed and anytime a seating president fails the us the electorate always respond by voting in the oppoition party.
And if trump wins the nomination then he is the president.
No one can rescue america now. Clinton is a serial liar. Sanders is mr free stuff and a big joke. Trump is a racist maybe cruz , rubio or carson buut then will they get the nomination?
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by purplekayc(m): 3:22pm On Mar 05, 2016
stanech:


bottom line is obama failed and anytime a seating president fails the us the electorate always respond by voting in the oppoition party.
And if trump wins the nomination then he is the president.
No one can rescue america now. Clinton is a serial liar. Sanders is mr free stuff and a big joke. Trump is a racist maybe cruz , rubio or carson buut then will they get the nomination?
according to my latest research , Hillary is still leading the Democratic nomination right?
Re: What Are The Prospects Of Hillary Clinton Becoming The Next US President? by stanech: 6:56am On Mar 11, 2016
purplekayc:
according to my latest research , Hillary is still leading the Democratic nomination right?

You are right. But The Donald may sweep her and she might get indicted by the FBI.

The republicans have the upper hand after Obamas catastrophic tenure.

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