Do you think that Hillary Clinton's reaction to Bill's affairs should affect her electability (negatively)?

Question

A new book states that Hillary dealt with this issue as she does with many, by blocking emotions. So one can say she forces denial or indifference. I am just curious if people think that is a positive quality in a candidate, and more specifically, a female candidate.

One more thing- so I dont feel like I have been living under a rock, can someone explain to me when and to whom she admitted that she is a lesbian.

Answer 1

No I think she handled herself quite well, they went to counseling and I think hes tried to do well, or maybe its the 24/7 nature of the Secret Service.
Really, it happens all too often, she stayed in the marriage when she could have left and everyone would have understood. It takes real strength of character to know what you want and do it. And from all accounts she wants her Bill.
Reagan was divorced and Giuliani and Newt were too each three times, so I don't think she would have ruined her chance if she had been. Shes an intriguing person, theres a lot of strength there.
I don't know how any Republican can, with a straight face, use that line about if she can't handle a marriage she can't handle a nation, or shes immoral for staying in her marriage.
Wake up sleepyheads, the main Republican candidate, has three divorces...how do you figure that? Is he immoral, or can't handle it? McCain, in his autobiography, admits to affairs too, immoral or can't handle it?
Too many pots calling the kettle black.

There is no credible admission of her being a lesbian. It is of course the usual way to discredit a woman in power.
Just a couple of blogs and a hate site.
I'm always wary of how writers can tell you what was said in private as if they were in the room. Lies are easy to print, especially on the net. There is always someone willing to believe what they want to hear no matter how stupid and gullible it makes them.

Answer 2

Personally I don't give a rat's behind about her marrital affairs. It is none of my business. I am looking at how she and others stand on the issues of importance like health care, immegration reform, ending the Iraq debacle, paying off the national debt, fixing the housing loan crisis, lobby reform, election reform, making sure Social Security is strong and not raided for other things, restoring America's good reputation that has been so badly beaten up over the last 6 years. Believe me there are far more important things than Hill and Bill and their personal business. I am really amused that the right wingers love to make personal attacks rather than take on a REAL issue and discuss it intellegently. But I suppose they know they will lose big time if they do that so they will continue personal attacks and name calling like school yard bullies.

I just recalled the words of President Chester Arthur when a reporter began asking him questions about his personal life:
"Madam, the private life of the President of the United States is nobody's damn business". This was the belief of many when Bill was President and it will be when Hillary is President if that happens.

Answer 3

i don't think of he's a legal duty anymore. He become back in January, yet each and every of the individuals who won't be able to abide vote casting for a serial liar have already sworn off Sen. Clinton. on the on the spot, the conflict is over those who're frightened sufficient about their very personal households that it overrides any concerns about the honesty of the president. What they extremely care about is who they imagine is more suitable likely to absolutely do what they opt for. those voters are prepared to excuse a Clinton vote with the generalization that "All politicians lie" in the adventure that they imagine it is going to save them from starving and that i can get exhilaration from that. because bill is amazingly convincing to those who don't have the time or ability to analyze his statements heavily, i imagine he must be considered an asset to the marketing campaign at this factor. What i rather lament is how those voters imagine they comprehend precisely what they are going to get from the Clintons. when they are elected, they're going to pass about their priorities. they received't sense beholden to the voters who were given them there. They by no skill have.

Answer 4

It should but won't.
If you consider one affair, ok. Numerous from
way back? She refused his marriage proposals
at first and stated she then let her heart win over her head.
Wikipedia her story. Started as a Young Republican too.

When you face the moral values of a candidate, research and look into how they reacted in times of troubles it a clear sign of how they will act on the job. So we know she is politically motivated no matter what the cost. Rev Billy Graham taught her forgiveness and brought her God... It is more old pant suit boy/girl politics. Same, same, same. Any self respecting woman would have dumped him to the curb. Unless the end justifies the means. Her character should be at stake here but sadly many excuse it. His reactions to the affairs? One blue dress brought him to Perjury & Obstruction of Justice, dissbarrment as well. Guess on the speaking tours you don't need a license. More abuses, more reasons to vote elsewhere.
added: as a political activist and woman had she divorced
Bill, stayed to become a Senior Senator I would probably vote for her. But never this way. Too many ties and no change.

Answer 5

In my mind, no. But each voter selects a candidate based on the criteria of their own choosing. Many feel that a candidates personal life reflects their decision making skills, and while I find that to be a valid opinion, it's not one I share in this case. For me, Senator Clinton's policies and voting record are more disturbing than her public reactions to private matters.

Answer 6

I am not a Hillary fan, but she did not admit to anyone that she is a lesbian. Maybe some man misinterpreted her being a strong woman as being a lesbian. I do not see her as strong or strong enough to be President. Her husband cheated on her many times (and still is), and she isn't even strong enough to control his a$$.

Answer 7

As much as I don't like either of them, no, why should it. Clinton was impeached because he lied under oath (perjury), having an affair with an unattractive, beefy intern should not matter. And hey, he actually exercised good judgment, imagine if he found someone better looking than Hillary (really easy to do), then she might have been really mad.

Answer 8

Absolutely! We've seen enough men fall through their inability to control their sexual needs.....we don't need women to mimic them by being seen to endorse their actions & playing the tolerant woman for their own political gain, do we?

We need someone who will stand-up for principles not power. I'm sickened by the kind who seek personnal gain over common deceny & principles. Why should we trust a politician who's partner cannot trust him/her, let alone a woman who pretends she 'supports' a cheat & a liar.....is the entire world that stupid, or have we also become so corrupt by their examples that we not only 'admire' those people but perhaps even vote for them to rule the planet as the USA most certainly does. This 'Dynasty' has had it's day never mind that family.

Answer 9

Hillary Clinton has admitted she is a lesbian. So why should it matter? She would have gone for Monica also. It would be like if Mick Jagger and Ellen were married. Would either care? And does anyone care. Look at the source. Just how many morals and values do you think of when thinking of the Clintons.

Answer 10

don't you doubt for a second that she beat the living shitte out of him in private while holding her head up in public. But by all means blame her support of her husband for all the ills perpetrated on America in the ensuing years!