If Hilary had won the 2008 democratic primaries (she was the heavy favorite until Obama caught fire), and ended up facing McCain in the general election how would things have gone?
If Hilary had won the 2008 democratic primaries (she was the heavy favorite until Obama caught fire), and ended up facing McCain in the general election how would things have gone?
Clinton wins barring craziness, but because she’s certain to win…
What happens if she doesn’t have 60 Senate seats? Things could go real bad given OTL Republican obstruct everything plans.
Many Republicans were very bitter after the first stimulus as passed without any Republican input and for them that set the tone for much of the first few years. From their POV - If Republicans weren't going to be included, why bother to be constructive?
We know what happened. Republicans decided on 100% obstruction. The stimulus bill was just one of many excuses. It’s possible they adopt a different strategy, but it seems unlikely.
So if Clinton is short of 60 seats nothing is getting done outside of budget reconciliation unless the filibuster is killed. Or maybe she brings back earmarks to entice Republicans? Won’t be enough for healthcare but some kind of jobs bill might pass. Auto bailout might not though, yikes.
No healthcare and the economy even marginally worse in 2012 does set up Romney way better than OTL though—I think he wins.
Clinton would almost certainly have picked Obama as her VP, so her campaign would be able to tap into his charisma and messaging to a certain degree.
Clinton would almost certainly have picked Obama as her VP, so her campaign would be able to tap into his charisma and messaging to a certain degree.
Congress passed two stimulus bills, one in early Oct. ‘08 signed by Pres. Bush, and one in Feb. ‘09 signed by Pres. Obama.. . . Many Republicans were very bitter after the first stimulus as passed without any Republican input . . .