Big Picture Politics Panel: Valerie Ervin, Working Families Party & David Ferguson, Ferguson & Associates join Thom. One of the big frustrations a lot of progressives had with President Obama was that when they tried to block him, he would try to get all bipartisan and chummy with Republicans, even when it was clear that they were doing everything they could to undermine him – his party – and arguably the country. Say what you will about Hillary Clinton – but it’s not so clear that she’ll react the same way as President Obama did. Sure, she’s tried to appeal to Republicans as part of her campaign – but if she’s elected president – it looks like that Hillary Clinton may tackle the Republican sabotage machine head-on.