During the Democratic primary, as the choice narrowed to Obama and Clinton, it was pretty common for people to say that no matter what we'd have a strong nominee and President. There was a lot of confidence that either candidate would win the election over the Republican alternative, and would go on to be a strong leader.
As the campaign went on, this feeling faded -- losing became unthinkable on both sides, and the campaign turned ugly -- but there was...
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