I'm a conservative who feels sorry for Hillary Clinton

She's been really, really mistreated in her time in the public eye. No wonder she seems so unlikeable.

Hillary Clinton's past evokes sympathy from many.
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Hillary Clinton is not the most likeable politician. And there's good reason for it. Her political career paints a picture of naked self-interest and a win-at-all-costs attitude. Her public persona is endlessly cautious and poll-tested. It is impossible to believe anything that comes out of her mouth.

And yet... And yet...

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Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry

Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry is a writer and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His writing has appeared at Forbes, The Atlantic, First Things, Commentary Magazine, The Daily Beast, The Federalist, Quartz, and other places. He lives in Paris with his beloved wife and daughter.