But for nearly a decade, those were the qualities that the Democratic base cared about the most. It’s why people like Bernie Sanders, Rep. Crockett, AOC, and the rest of the Squad-ities became superstars. Say what you want about someone like Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), but nobody doubts the sincerity of her beliefs. The Clinton brand isn’t about “sincerity.” Never was.
"It was the perfect opening. Politically, it was the equivalent of grilling a big, fat, juicy steak in the middle of the African savannah — and then being mystified by the sudden appearance of drooling predators.
"C’mon, folks — use your heads! With a power vacuum that big and that tempting, it was only a matter of time.
"The Democratic Party is in total disarray. Nobody’s in charge! The Obama-Biden cabal has left the building, Pelosi has health issues, and Schumer is struggling to stave off a rebellion. It’s complete and utter chaos.
"Enter the Donkey version of Loki, the deeply duplicitous trickster-villain from the Marvel Cinematic Universe:
"Don’t worry, Democrats! Hillary Clinton is here to save the day!
"In a blistering op-ed in today’s New York Times, Hillary Clinton officially launched her political comeback. The Clinton Express is back for one final mission." . . .
And don’t be naïve. She’s eyeing the 2028 Democratic Party nomination.
It’s a comeback nearly a decade in the making. Ever since losing the 2016 election, the Clintons have been exiled to the political wilderness — just another relic from a long-forgotten era. Indeed, in an age of #MeToo and ideological purity, the Clintons were always a bad fit.
They were like the creepy old guy in the nightclub. Everyone else is 30 years younger, whereas the Clintons were still rocking bellbottom jeans and sideburns:
