To get an idea of what I mean, check out this speech she delivered on health care. As cogent, clear, and informed on the subject as any wonk or activist could hope, but she never takes the step into solutions or controversy. She sees the problems, but won’t confront the troublemakers. How can we trust that a Clinton presidency would be any different?

Ezra Klein is a former Prospect writer and current editor-in-chief at Vox. His work has appeared in the LA Times, The Guardian, The Washington Monthly, The New Republic, Slate, and The Columbia Journalism Review. He’s been a commentator on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and more.