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As a two time supporter of Bill Clinton, I recall the 1992 boast of "two for the price of one" when he was campaigning. I also recall his delegation of pretty heavy duty executive powers (health care reform) to his super smart wife Hillary.
So, I personally have a very serious case of heartburn with the Clintons getting back in the White House again. It just seems flat out wrong. I am not surprised that Bill would say one thing and reverse himself, but I am just not on board.
I wouldn't consider it exactly "unethical", but I do consider family dynasties to be"unhealthy" for our democracy, whether they are Clinton, Bush, Dole, or other. I especially feel this in regards to the Presidency and less so for lower elective or appointed offices.
I'm not voting Hillary but I don't see an ethical problem with her running possibly getting elected. If she nomiates Bill to some post, that might be a problem.
You bet. But I really don't feel it is a clear cut ethical issue there, so much as showing some class. I mean, Jeb was never in the White House himself as a co-leader.
The Bush Clan has had two runs at the White House in the last two decades, and the second was a unmitigated disaster. Jeb should defer, but then again, when was the last time a politician actually did what was good for the country? It is his choice.
If Karl Rove chose to run, that would be comparable to Hillary, IMO.
Couldn't vote, because the real answer isn't available as a choice.
The Clintons, themselves, are unethical. So it only follows that any such candidacy, or administration resulting from same, would be unethical. Obviously many voters have short memories, and those too young to remember could have history to guide them, but history has been largely "revised" in the school systems (and many other places)these days.......
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'Ethics' a consideration in modern US politics?
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