It was only an overreach if one considers current political theory to be of value. If one considers a better path to be egalitarian, non-militaristic (though not pacifistic), health oriented, and inclusive then I think she was a great choice. If not then she wasn't. I voted for Bernie and then POTUS Joe so obviously didn't feel she was a right fit for this time but I think she's closer to correct.

@rainmanjr I liked some of her ideas but political reality says newbies don't run for the top office or against same party incumbents who are not in trouble. Was there a Republican she could have challenged?

@yvilletom
Getting to be president isn't the only valid motivation for launching a campaign. I doubt Bernie ever expected to be president, but his campaigns definitely influenced the public conversation.

@yvilletom To challenge a gQp in a Primary would have made her need to change a lot of her proposals.

@rainmanjr She would not run in a primary, competing with another Dem.

She would run in the general election competing with a Repub. She would need proposals relevant to the position for which she was competing.