Clinton cites Republican hatred (VIDEO)

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CHRIS HAYES: I think also – I mean, what was striking, is it was the first real sustained mention, articulation, and excavation of the record of the House Republican caucus and the obstruction, and the fact that this has been the defining feature of the Republican Party. And, in some ways, I think it was masterful politically. The one big implicit opening in that is, why will things be different? What will change now? What are we looking at if we reelect President Barack Obama and we get John Boehner again, right?

I mean, it's an incredibly useful tool to remind the electorate of how extreme the House Republican Caucus is - how singular-minded they've been in their focus on defeating the President.

**Opinion**

Well put.