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Hillary Clinton lists 2016 loss among Democrats' 'hard times'

Original: Hillary Clinton includes 2016 loss in 'hard times' list for Dem voters, including 9/11, 2008 financial crisis Former Sec

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, addressing disillusioned Democrats, listed her 2016 election loss to Donald Trump alongside 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis and COVID as examples of 'hard times' for the party. The comparison is drawing criticism and mockery, with many saying it equates a personal political defeat with national tragedies.

Why now: Her decision to rank her own election defeat with national tragedies struck many as tone-deaf, prompting backlash and discussion.

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• Hillary Clinton includes 2016 loss in 'hard times' list for Dem voters, including 9/11, 2008 financial crisis Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listed her 2016 loss alongside 9/11 and COVID as hard times while addressing disillusioned Democrats. 🔗 https://www.… · news@na.social · 1

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