Hillary Clinton

"Meanwhile, as I reflect, I see a Clinton campaign that is focused and empathetic. Hillary connects with people; Bernie connects with ideas and ideals. Hillary is detailed and thoughtful in her proposals; she seems well-prepared to cope with the vicissitudes of the campaign and the demands of the office. Her breadth of knowledge is confidence-inspiring. Sure, it was undoubtedly surprising to her that Bernie did as well as he has; but she has learned and embraced the voices and values emerging from Bernie’s run.

And then there’s Trump. To my mind, it’s reached the point where we can’t screw around any more. He has to be taken down, hard, and as soon as possible. I do feel that Hillary is likely best suited for this task.

I know, I know, the polls say… But at the same time, the polls also say that President Obama is enjoying high approval ratings (even the conservative-oriented polls have him well into positive territory). And it’s Hillary, not Bernie, who is best poised to build upon the wonderful work he has begun."