Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank believes Hillary Clinton won the first Democratic presidential primary debate because she proved herself to be a “man among boys.”
In a column published late Tuesday, Milbank argued that in his judgment Clinton came off presidential where none of her male rivals did. Milbank wrote that Clinton easily brushed off criticism of her vote in favor of the Iraq War and insinuations about her “ethical standards” following months of reports on federal inquiries into the private email account she used during her tenure as secretary of state.
“She was, in short, a man among boys,” he wrote. “And that’s why the debate was so important to Clinton. She may have had a rough time as the Democrats’ presidential front-runner, but her advantages in experience and composure were clear when she shared a stage with her rivals for the first time.”
She looks great!
Even bit the bullet and shed a few pounds, fixing a problem I had winged about – politicians running for office need to be roughly in shape or they lose votes. Simple as that.
Anyway, congratulations Hillary!
So Milbank declares her the “winner”? She certainly did well, but the only “boy” on that stage was Chaffey. Personally, I was impressed by O’Malley. Loved Sanders, but I can’t see him in the WH. Can’t get it together with Webb on energy, but he seems like a stand-up guy. Clinton’s experience showed, but I didn’t feel that it overwhelmed anyone but Chaffey.
I thought Hillary looked VERY presidential. As a woman, I want to be offended by the remarks, but in a weird way, I have to agree…she WAS the MAN among boys, or put another way, the perfect WOMAN for the job.
What a weird thing to say. Next he’ll be calling her “Mr President” too?
Hillary was great! This is why the Republicans and the media are trying to take her down with lies. They know what a tough campaign she will run.