I just stumbled across this article from years ago and thought that it was a fun read in light of what we know now. There is one name missing from the article and I found these two lines especially entertaining in light of what we now know. I am reminded of the saying "prediction is hard, especially about the future"
"Can Hillary change? Iowans thought Clinton took them for granted in 2008; her third-place finish, behind then-Sen. John Edwards, was the start of her downfall. The presumption of inevitability rubbed voters the wrong way, and the lack of accessibility alienated reporters. Her last campaign was marked by epic staff infighting; she came across as poll-driven and triangulating; and Bill Clinton’s lack of message discipline made him a liability. "
"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a self-identified Socialist who caucuses with Democrats, has been traveling to the early states, including an Iowa pilgrimage earlier this month. He could inject some of his pet issues, but the white-haired 73-year-old is not a serious contender for the nomination."
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[ 3.6 ms ] story [ 17.0 ms ] thread"Can Hillary change? Iowans thought Clinton took them for granted in 2008; her third-place finish, behind then-Sen. John Edwards, was the start of her downfall. The presumption of inevitability rubbed voters the wrong way, and the lack of accessibility alienated reporters. Her last campaign was marked by epic staff infighting; she came across as poll-driven and triangulating; and Bill Clinton’s lack of message discipline made him a liability. "
"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a self-identified Socialist who caucuses with Democrats, has been traveling to the early states, including an Iowa pilgrimage earlier this month. He could inject some of his pet issues, but the white-haired 73-year-old is not a serious contender for the nomination."