Hillary Clinton has fewer problems with the Democratic base than you might think

Out there in America, Democrats love Hillary

Hillary Clinton
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If you're part of the DC establishment, you know that liberals' feelings about Hillary Clinton are nothing if not complicated.

Your average professional liberal here in the nation's capital, whether it's a think-tank wonk, a Capitol Hill staffer, an interest group activist, or a writer like me, has always had and will always have mixed feelings about Clinton. We acknowledge her talent, her smarts, and her tenacity. We recognize how historic it would be if she became president. And sooner or later we find ourselves defending her, if for no reason other than the craziness of her enemies.

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Paul Waldman

Paul Waldman is a senior writer with The American Prospect magazine and a blogger for The Washington Post. His writing has appeared in dozens of newspapers, magazines, and web sites, and he is the author or co-author of four books on media and politics.