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Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called the House Republicans' failure to repeal and replace Obamacare Friday a victory for the millions people she said would have become uninsured if the bill had passed.

"Today was a victory for the 24, 000, 000, people at risk of losing their health insurance, for senior, for families battling the quiet epidemic of addiction, for new moms and women everywhere," she wrote in a statement posted on Twitter . "Most of all it's a victory for anyone who believes affordable health care is a human right."

House Republicans withdrew the bill from a floor vote after they did not have support to pass it.

Clinton subsequently began tweeting stories of people who she says would have been adversely affected by the passage of the bill.

She also credited constituents for fighting against the proposed legislation. "This victory happened because people in every corner of our country committed their time and energy to calling their representatives, showing up at town hall meetings, and making their voices heard," she wrote. "We are reminded today that there is no substitute for standing up and defending our values."

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Is Joe Bidens political career over? At 74 years of age, despite his seemingly excellent health, one might expect that it is. But that doesnt mean that he doesnt have some regrets about not running for the presidency when he had the chance. He chimed in on Friday night about the idea, and while not regretting his choice to spend more time with his son Beau before he passed away, its clearly difficult for him not to occasionally dwell on the path not taken. (The Hill)

Former Vice President Joe Biden late Friday night voiced regret about his decision not to run for president, predicting if he had secured the Democratic nomination he could have won against Donald Trump.

I had planned on running for president and although it would have been a very difficult primary, I think I could have won, he said. I dont know, maybe not. But I thought I could have won.

I had a lot of data and I was fairly confident that if I were the Democratic Partys nominee, I had a better than even chance of being president, Biden continued.

Some of that still sounds speculative, but it was this next comment which really put the icing on the cake. (Emphasized)

But do I regret not being president? Yes, Biden said. I was the best qualified.

Huh. Im not going to dispute his claim (a matter Ill get to in a moment), but by saying you were the best qualified, youre indicating that you were indubitably more qualified than somebody else who wound up running in the general election. If Hillary Clinton had any big ticket defenders left theyd probably be up in arms over that one. But lets return to the substance of what Biden was talking about.

Now that the dust from the 2016 battle has settled we have the opportunity to ponder some things which would have been more difficult to wrestle with during the heat of the campaign. With that in mind, its confession time. I dont think I ever came out and said this last summer, but of all the people on the Democrats bench the one I was most afraid of seeing the GOP run against was probably Joe Biden.

Sure, we make a lot of jokes about Joe and hes been the subject of endless hilarious memes. And why not? The guy was prone to more than his fair share of memorable gaffes and awkward moments, but they were relatively benign for the most part. He has a strange but infectious sense of humor which prompted many observers to think of him as crazy Uncle Joe. But underneath it all there was a powerful political force.

I take my own wife and some of her other liberal Democratic friends for prime examples. She was a Bernie supporter with zero interest in Hillary Clinton, but when it began to become obvious that Sanders wouldnt be the nominee she was loudly pining for Joe Biden to ride to the rescue of the party. I mean, she loves the guy. In fact, I dont know any Democrats who dont like Joe Biden. Yes, he might not have been in touch with the Black Lives Matter movement or any of the pet causes of the Elizabeth Warren / Bernie Sanders wing of the party and could definitely be seen as a figurehead of the old guard establishment in the DNC, but people liked him. Heck, I know a lot of Republicans who will admit that they like and admire Joe, even if they wouldnt have actually voted for him.

And it wasnt just personality either. Underneath all the jokes and golly gee shtick, Biden was easily the most qualified Democrat (or perhaps person of any party) looking at a potential White House bid. Years of experience in the legislative branch followed by by nearly a decade of actually helping to run the country alongside Barack Obama left him with a resume that made Hillary Clintons list of precisely zero significant accomplishments wither in comparison. Could he have actually defeated her in the primary when the Democrats were obviously hungering for the historic first female president? Tough to say, but you couldnt rule it out. Bidens list of scandals (such as they were) was nothing compared to the septic tank which was continually engulfing Clinton Incorporated.

If he somehow managed to secure the nomination, could he have won the White House? I can think about that question six days a week and come up with alternating answers every day. There are times when I believe that pretty much nobody could have beaten Donald Trump in that moment because critical portions of the nation were all shifting his way at precisely the right moment. But then I have days when I can seriously convince myself that scandal plagued Hillary Clinton might have been the only person who couldnt have beaten Trump. Thankfully well never know so we dont have to let hypotheticals keep us awake at night.

So back to the opening question. Is Biden done? Looking at Trumps current approval rating and the paucity of viable contenders currently on the Democratic bench, hes got to be tempted to consider one more battle. But hell be turning 78 years old a few days after the next presidential election. That would put him at 82 for a reelection bid. Im sure hes in wonderful shape for his age, but that sounds like an awfully big hill to ask him to climb.

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Game of Thrones is actually all about comedy, didnt you know? Hidden underneath all the sex, lies and betrayals is a rich foundation for funnies.

First up, Late Nighthost Seth Meyers recently compared former Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to everyones favorite teenage assassin, Arya Stark. Meyers is a well known Game of Thrones fan, and has often mined the show for material on his late night gig. TheIndependentprovides the video.

Next up, our unabashed love for the Game of Thrones-themed retro talk show Power Hourcontinues, with two new brilliant episodes. The first one takes place during Stannis siege of Kings Landing, and features a very drunk Cersei Lannister, an overly positive Sansa Stark, and of course a snotty little Joffrey.Watch below.

More like flower hour, right virgin? And Sansas hesitation beforepraising our gallantKing Joffreyis perfect.The folks behind Power Hour clearly pay attention to detail.We applaud the creators, the Los Angeles based sketch comedy groupPractical Folks.

And in the second episode, regular host Petyr Baelish returns, and special guest Margaery Tyrell makes an appearance.

If this stuff doesnt make you laugh out loud, check your pulse. Littlefingers comment about Margaery giving the public access made me laugh for a solid30 seconds.

Finally, it turns out System of a Down front man Serj Tankian is a Game of Thrones fan, as the singer made a guest appearance at the Game of Thrones Live ConcertExperience. The heavy metal singer gave us a stirring rendition of The Rains of Castamere. Take us out, Tankian.

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Shortly after the House vote on the Obamacare repeal bill was pulled on Friday, President Trump said, "...now we'll go back to real life and people will see how bad it (Obamacare) is. And it's getting much worse."

Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton had a much different reaction on Twitter, calling it a "victory for all Americans."

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Today was a victory for all Americans. https://t.co/LX6lzQXtBR

I want to thank @POTUS, @VP, @SecPriceMD, & @HouseGOP members. There remains so much we can do to help improve peop https://t.co/KIF3gh2VpQ

Today is a great victory but we have a lot more work to do. We are going to go forward and guarantee health care to https://t.co/3gnwfY94Lq

My statement on the #AHCA https://t.co/XhWEOh1cP4

Ultimately the #Trumpcare bill failed because of two traits that have plagued the Trump presidency: incompetence & broken promises.

#TrumpCare was about spite. It was brought up because they loved the optics of a vote on ACA's 7th annv -- not because it was a good idea.

I applaud House conservatives for keeping their word to the American people. I look forward to passing full repeal https://t.co/ftyj6sCw0v

.@HouseGOP I hope this means you're finally ready to get serious and work with us to improve the Affordable Care Ac https://t.co/r78FqnGiVr

I remain wholeheartedly committed to keeping the promise I made to my NC-11 constituents--to fully repealing and re https://t.co/o02kApIzQq

This is why we fight. When we get out there & fight, we can make a real difference.

Can't throw @POTUS under the bus. He is the BUS. My fellow republicans are figuring that out.

Hey Republicans, don't worry, that burn is covered under the Affordable Care Act

Art of the Squeal: I blame Democrats for a bill Republicans couldn't pass. I blame Obama. I blame Australian Prime https://t.co/fgtocQM5Bx

.@realDonaldTrump, @SpeakerRyan: we're not tired of winning yet. Ready when you are to talk real solutions to fix A https://t.co/QLU1WJA7S8

Here's my statement on the cancellation of the House vote on the American Health Care Act: https://t.co/nbDhvshFKU

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She also posted a statement, noting, in part, "Today was a victory for the 24,000,000 people at risk of losing their health insurance, for seniors, for families battling the quiet epidemic of addiction, for new moms, and women everywhere. Most of all, it's a victory for anyone who believes affordable health care is a human right."

Clinton added, "The fight isn't over yet we will have to push back on future bad ideas and embrace good ones to make health care more affordable but we are reminded today that there is no substitute for standing up and defending our values."

House Speaker Paul Ryan would probably disagree with Clinton about GOP's health care plan being a "bad idea."

In his press conference after the bill's failure, Ryan said, in part, "I'm really proud of the bill that we produced. It would make a dramatic improvement in our health care system and provide relief to people hurting under Obamacare. And what's probably most troubling is the worst is yet to come with Obamacare. "

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UNITED STATES - MARCH 9: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., conducts a presentation in the House studio of the American Health Care Act, the GOP's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, March 9, 2017. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price compares a copy of the Affordable Care Act (R) and a copy of the new House Republican health care bill (L) during the White House daily press briefing March 7, 2017 at the White House in Washington, DC. Secretary Price answered questions on the new healthcare bill during the briefing. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks to the media about the American Health Care Act at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 15, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 13: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price (L) and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney talk to reporters following the release of the Congressional Budget Office report on the proposed American Health Care Act outside the White House West Wing March 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. Price said 'We disagree strenuously' with the findings of the CBO report about the Republican's attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks at a news conference about Congressional efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (4th L) delivers remarks at the beginning of a meeting with representatives of conservative political organizations to discuss the American Health Care Act in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building March 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. Pence and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price led the meeting that included representatives from the Cato Institute, Tea Party Patriots, the American Conservative Union, Freedom Works, the American Legislative Exchange Council and other conservative groups. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks to the media about the American Health Care Act at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 15, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: (L-R) U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump greet House of Representatives committee leaders (L-R) House Budget Committee Chairwoman Diane Black (R-TN), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-WA) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) before a meeting to discuss the American Health Care Act in the Roosevelt Room at the White House March 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. The proposed legislation is the Republican attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks to the media about the American Health Care Act at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 15, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price speaks about efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare and the advancement of the American Health Care Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

A copy of Obamacare repeal and replace recommendations (L) produced by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives sit next to a copy of the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare as U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price addresses the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

(L-R) U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and U.S. Representative Greg Walden hold a news conference on the American Health Care Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

UNITED STATES - MARCH 14: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., attend a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center to voice opposition to House Republican's health care plan, the American Health Care Act, March 14, 2017. The event featured testimony from patients and doctors who benefit from the Affordable Care Act. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

UNITED STATES - MARCH 14: From left, Dr. Alice T. Chen, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Maggie Hassn, D-N.H., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., attend a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center to voice opposition to House Republican's health care plan, the American Health Care Act, March 14, 2017. The event featured testimony from patients and doctors who benefit from the Affordable Care Act. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks at a news conference about Congressional efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 08: House Energy and Commerce Committee staff members work during a markup hearing on the proposed American Health Care Act, the Republican attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill March 8, 2017 in Washington, DC. House Republicans were rushing the legislation through the powerful Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means committees, aiming for a full House vote next week. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: House Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) (R) and House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) (L) arrive for a news conference on the newly announced American Health Care Act at the U.S. Capitol March 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. House Republicans yesterday released details on their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, with a more conservative agenda that includes individual tax credits and grants for states replacing federal insurance subsidies. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer (L) looks on as US Secretary of Health and Human Service Tom Price (R) points to a print-out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and a copy of the new plan introduced to repeal and replace the ACA during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, DC on March 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 07: House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) (L) and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) (R) answer questions during a news conference on the newly announced American Health Care Act at the U.S. Capitol March 7, 2017 in Washington, DC. House Republicans yesterday released details on their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, with a more conservative agenda that includes individual tax credits and grants for states replacing federal insurance subsidies. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Hillary ClintonHillary Rodham ClintonComet Ping Pong shooter pleads guilty Time for 'J. Edgar' Comey to take his leave Corruption trial could roil NJ Senate race MORE on Friday cheered the cancellation of a vote on a GOP ObamaCare repeal bill, calling it a "victory for all Americans" but cautioning that "this fight isn't over yet."

Clinton tweeted an official statement along with a handful of stories from people who have benefitted from ObamaCare.

"Today was a victory for the 24,000,000 people at risk of losing their health insurance, for seniors, for families battling the quiet epidemic of addiction, for new moms and women everywhere," Clinton said in her statement.

"The fight isn't over yet," she added, saying that "we will have to push back on future bad ideas and embrace good ones to make health care more affordable."

Clinton ended her series of tweets with a call to "continue to stand up, organize, resist, put forth good ideas to improve the existing system and people's lives."

Today was a victory for all Americans.pic.twitter.com/LX6lzQXtBR

But this fight isn't over yet and we can't forget who it's about. Here are some stories...

Natarsha, whose breast cancer was caught early because of a screening at Planned Parenthood, which Republicans would defund.pic.twitter.com/oTXMjrw8Tv

Luisa, who suffered from bone cancer and needed care ASAP - but the hospital wouldn't admit her without proof of insurance.

Angelina, a young woman with autism who is already worrying who will take care of her when her parents are gone.pic.twitter.com/LwLQ8VcCsK

Pam, who is raising her grandson because his parents are struggling with opioid addiction - a silent epidemic in so many communities.pic.twitter.com/PhfjzMTF1j

Ryan, who was born with a disability and with the support of his family and world-class health care has had a lifetime of opportunities.pic.twitter.com/aHB9xvWU34

Lets not be distracted. Lets continue to stand up, organize, resist, put forth good ideas to improve the existing system & peoples' lives.

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