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Republican Party's Neocon Wing's Love Affair with Hillary Clinton
http://inthesetimes.com/article/189...-clinton-over-donald-trump.-no-surprisetheyve
The neoconservative Right would have you believe this election affords them a uniquely tough choice. On the one hand, there’s Hillary Clinton, … On the other, there’s Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called the Iraq war a mistake, accused the Bush administration of lying to drag the United States into said war, claimed he would be “neutral” in his dealings with Israel and just recently sketched out an “unabashedly noninterventionist approach to world affairs” …
But some neocons are so disgusted with his rejection of foreign policy establishment thinking that they’ve declared the unthinkable: They’re going to vote for Hillary Clinton.
… author Max Boot told Vox that Clinton would be “vastly preferable.” Historian Robert Kagan has also come out in favor of Clinton, saying he feels “comfortable with her on foreign policy.” …
neocons and assorted war hawks have long had a soft spot for Clinton and her views on foreign policy. …
Perle … made clear his support for Clinton was not due to a lack of choices. “I heard about others on the list [for Secretary of State] that I wouldn't be happy about,” he said. “Those were mostly Republicans.” …
George Shultz, Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan … stated that: “I think she could be a very good Secretary of State.” Deeming her “well-informed” and “curious,” …
… writer Noemie Emery, writing for the neocon Weekly Standard, dubbed Clinton “The Great Right Hope.” She wrote about the “relief” felt by conservatives that she was bringing …
Dick Cheney, the neocon’s neocon: Hillary Clinton … I think she’s probably the most competent individual they’ve got in their – in their cabinet. …
Lindsey Graham told the Council on Foreign Relations: “This is an outstanding national security team put together by President Obama. I hope he will listen to them. Secretary Clinton is a great choice to be our Secretary of State.” …
John McCain … had this to say about Clinton on Chris Matthews’ Hardball in 2014: … “Do I think that she is good on foreign policy issues? … yes, we do agree on a lot.” …
The list goes on. Despite … Clinton’s “disastrous foreign policies,” … Newt Gingrich … said he was “impressed.” … Condoleezza Rice … congratulated Clinton on doing “a fine job” as Secretary of State … “The problem isn't Hillary Clinton, who's great,” …
http://original.antiwar.com/branko_...d-trump-no-surprise-theyve-always-backed-her/
http://inthesetimes.com/article/189...-clinton-over-donald-trump.-no-surprisetheyve
The neoconservative Right would have you believe this election affords them a uniquely tough choice. On the one hand, there’s Hillary Clinton, … On the other, there’s Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called the Iraq war a mistake, accused the Bush administration of lying to drag the United States into said war, claimed he would be “neutral” in his dealings with Israel and just recently sketched out an “unabashedly noninterventionist approach to world affairs” …
But some neocons are so disgusted with his rejection of foreign policy establishment thinking that they’ve declared the unthinkable: They’re going to vote for Hillary Clinton.
… author Max Boot told Vox that Clinton would be “vastly preferable.” Historian Robert Kagan has also come out in favor of Clinton, saying he feels “comfortable with her on foreign policy.” …
neocons and assorted war hawks have long had a soft spot for Clinton and her views on foreign policy. …
Perle … made clear his support for Clinton was not due to a lack of choices. “I heard about others on the list [for Secretary of State] that I wouldn't be happy about,” he said. “Those were mostly Republicans.” …
George Shultz, Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan … stated that: “I think she could be a very good Secretary of State.” Deeming her “well-informed” and “curious,” …
… writer Noemie Emery, writing for the neocon Weekly Standard, dubbed Clinton “The Great Right Hope.” She wrote about the “relief” felt by conservatives that she was bringing …
Dick Cheney, the neocon’s neocon: Hillary Clinton … I think she’s probably the most competent individual they’ve got in their – in their cabinet. …
Lindsey Graham told the Council on Foreign Relations: “This is an outstanding national security team put together by President Obama. I hope he will listen to them. Secretary Clinton is a great choice to be our Secretary of State.” …
John McCain … had this to say about Clinton on Chris Matthews’ Hardball in 2014: … “Do I think that she is good on foreign policy issues? … yes, we do agree on a lot.” …
The list goes on. Despite … Clinton’s “disastrous foreign policies,” … Newt Gingrich … said he was “impressed.” … Condoleezza Rice … congratulated Clinton on doing “a fine job” as Secretary of State … “The problem isn't Hillary Clinton, who's great,” …
http://original.antiwar.com/branko_...d-trump-no-surprise-theyve-always-backed-her/
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