Hillary Clinton Comes Full Circle

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 8, 2015

In the 1970s and 80s, Hillary Rodham Clinton's feminism and progressive bona fides were seen as a drag on her husband's political career. Now, Michelle Goldberg, senior contributing writer at The Nation, says Hillary needs to convince Leftie Democratic voters she's still that liberal. Will they buy it?

Now in studio: @michelleinbklyn on @HillaryClinton's political history, over-correction + relationship with the left. pic.twitter.com/znsUZow0yE
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 8, 2015

The fact that we’re having this discussion about ‘what does @HillaryClinton really believe?’ is a problem, says @michelleinbklyn.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 8, 2015

@michelleinbklyn @BrianLehrer The Dem electorate is marching steadily past Hillary, so her long relationship w/ anything is beside the point
— Bernadette North (@notbern) September 8, 2015

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