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In reply to the discussion: This one Clinton quote shows why her supporters hate the media [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)38. WAPO begs to differ
As always happens when Hillary Clinton speaks about anything, far too many folks latch onto what they want to hear instead of what she actually said. They slam her without regard to context and extenuating circumstances that prevent her from giving the answer they want or actually deserve. The Women for Women International gathering in New York City on Tuesday was the cause of the latest smackdowns of Clinton.
The Posts Dave Weigel took apart the erroneous snap assessment of her comments on high-speed broadband. So, after having watched her 35-minute interview with CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and having read the transcript, Im going to dive into this maddening business that Clinton refuses to take responsibility for her loss. My snap take: Dammit, people!
The Posts Dave Weigel took apart the erroneous snap assessment of her comments on high-speed broadband. So, after having watched her 35-minute interview with CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and having read the transcript, Im going to dive into this maddening business that Clinton refuses to take responsibility for her loss. My snap take: Dammit, people!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2017/05/03/why-so-many-people-dont-hear-or-wont-accept-what-hillary-clinton-actually-says/
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To say that she got more than her share of unfair bad press is not to say that she didn't get some
ehrnst
May 2017
#8
This was 24/7 on CNNMSNBCABCCBSFOX and hate radio, then Comey stuck in the final and fatal dagger
workinclasszero
May 2017
#16
So just so I understand you: should we drop the conversation about Russian interference and why...
Hekate
May 2017
#33
Even Greenwald would call this an unconscionable twisting of facts to fit an agenda...
Blue_Tires
May 2017
#21
Of course a large majority even on the left take leads from this thing they despise
nolabels
May 2017
#22
Good illustration of how the media covers Hillary now-and during the campaign.
riversedge
May 2017
#23