In “The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution,” journalist Ryan Grim reports on former President Bill Clinton’s criticism of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
The book, published on December 5, 2023, delves into the political dynamics from 2015 to 2022, with a focus on NYC Democratic Congressional Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the “Squad,” and their role in the Democratic Party, alongside the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Grim highlights Bill Clinton’s frustrations with the 2016 campaign’s strategy, quoting him saying the campaign “could not sell p—y on a troop train,” pointing to perceived communication failures.
His critique includes concerns about the campaign’s outreach to diverse voter groups, which he sees as a factor in Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump. The book also discusses strategic oversights, like neglecting to campaign in Wisconsin.
These revelations come as Hillary Clinton steps up her political involvement, notably hosting a fundraiser that raised $1 million for President Biden’s 2024 campaign.
