Hillary gives herself too much credit.
She has never fooled any thinking American.
But, she has been used by many to further their own agenda.
Since Obama sought to destroy America, he used her to that end.
Regarding GOP support in the Senate, that was simply their misguided belief that the Prez gets to select his cabinet and that there is some merit or reward for showing unity.
See my tagline.
That’s a key difference; Romney didn’t lose 47% of the vote right out of the gate because of ideology, but because they would profit financially from a Dem president.
When you rob Peter to pay Paul, you will always have the support of Paul.