Tulsi Gabbard got a boost following Hillary Clinton's attacks on her

[BeyondGeography]

(CNN)Hawaii Rep.Tulsi Gabbard appeared poised to be one of the many forgotten 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. That was until former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton decided to call her out on David Plouffe's podcast.

After Clinton's attack on Gabbard -- calling her "favorite of the Russians" -- the Hawaii Democrat's poll numbers rose, earning her a place on the November debate stage. Before the Democratic debate on October 15, Gabbard looked like she was going to miss November's debate. Candidates needed to hit at least 3% in four qualifying polls. Gabbard had never hit that 3% mark in any qualifying poll this entire year. Then Clinton's remarks came on October 17.

Following Clinton's podcast appearance, Gabbard got a qualifying poll from Suffolk University Iowa poll that was taken partially before Clinton's comments and partially after. She then reached 5% in a CNN/University of New Hampshire poll conducted the following week. Over that same period, Suffolk gave Gabbard another qualifying poll. Finally, she earned 3% in a Quinnipiac University poll from Iowa this past week.

Four qualifying polls means Gabbard is in the November debate, where she'll be able to spread a message that Clinton is not a fan of. It is, of course, difficult to say with certainty that Clinton's remarks caused Gabbard to rise, but it's difficult to escape the likelihood given the polling data. Gabbard headed into the October debate with little momentum and the debate didn't seem like it was going to help her. Her performance was not widely hailed (as it was for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg).

An Ipsos Knowledge Panel poll taken after the debate but before Clinton's remarks seem to back up the reviews of a mediocre Gabbard performance. Among those who debated in October, she ranked lowest for the percentage of Democratic primary voters who said they'd consider voting for her. Gabbard had the lowest favorable rating and worst net favorabilty (favorable - unfavorable) rating. She also had the highest jump in unfavorable ratings comparing Ipsos poll taken before and after the debate with the same respondents.

Then in nearly perfect succession, Clinton spoke about Gabbard and Gabbard started hitting the debate threshold in qualifying polls...

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/politics/tulsi-gabbard-hillary-clinton/index.html

[dlk]

1. Hillary never directly called out Tulsi as a Russian favorite

However, Tulsi didn’t waste any time taking the bait.

[at140]

3. It was obvious who she was referring to

to all but the politically un-informed. It wasn't Kamala or Elizabeth.
Who is the other significant female candidate running?

[dlk]

6. Tulsi's rabid and unhinged response was completely out of proportion

That alone would appear to disqualify her for higher office. There never seems to be a shortage of outspoken Hillary haters.

[HerbChestnut]

19. And yet she has risen in the polls.

To be clear, I do not support Tulsi Gabbard, but all Hillary did was give her the attention she was looking for.

[dlk]

21. Polls can say anything depending on the statistical significance of the sample

Controversy can create an artificial and temporary bump in “polls.”

[HerbChestnut]

22. "Controversy can create an artificial and temporary bump in "polls.""

Yes. Exactly.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

26. I wish Tulsi would drop out and go away. I just don't get the obsession here with her and ...

.... her single digit support .

[at140]

24. Agree, it hit a nerve in Tulsi's head!

[lark]

2. RW'ers flocking to Tulsi, no surprise.

RT has worked long and hard to make that happen to disrupt the process by showing some (totally fake) success and then having her run as 3rd party. Anyone who thinks that isn't going on, isn't paying close attention.

[at140]

4. If Tulsi runs 3rd party, she will take more votes from RW'ers

since as you noted the RW'ers like her. I am not worried about Tulsi.

[BeyondGeography]

5. Mostly I wanted her off the debate stage

And that was happening before Clinton did her thing. She was in minuscule single-digits and had the worst debate of anyone on the stage last month.

[TheFarseer]

16. Not sure she was the worst

Tulsi completely wrecked any chance Kamala still had.

[BeyondGeography]

17. I'm talking in terms of impact on her candidacy

And things like the Harris attack are exactly why she needs (or needed) to go IMO.

[Celerity]

14. This is simply not true, as has been pointed out numerous times

There is extremely little in her core platform that RWers would support. She is overall very left wing and basically supports MFA. The RW only uses her as a disruptive force and pays attention to her as she attacks her fellow Democrats and especially Clinton.

[roody]

29. Lefties too. I gained respect for Tulsi.

[customerserviceguy]

35. They've probably

been using the polls to boost her, they know that she's a deep disruption to the Democratic nomination process, and they'd like to see her continue to poll well enough to keep gumming up the works.

[beachbumbob]

7. russian bots in action are not a boost

[customerserviceguy]

37. Russian bots

don't do polls, but reich-wing assholes who are trying to muck up our debates do.

[beachbumbob]

44. how do you actually know? I tell you nothing is beyond reach of hackers

[customerserviceguy]

45. I don't know for sure

but I'd bet their best hackers are working on elections, not on silly-ass polls.

[Devil Child]

8. Thanks for the bump Clinton!

[donkeypoofed]

9. Hillary was right on Trump/Russia& right about this too!

Gabbard is a Republican and a right winger in her heart I totally believe Putin IS grooming her to be the next Jill Stein.

[BannonsLiver]

13. She was right....unless you can't let 2016 go and have a reflexive need to blame her for anything.

[roody]

30. Any evidence for this?

[AncientGeezer]

33. Even a shred of evidence you might provide??? You Must have something

..to justify that smear against a pretty solid Democratic vote in Congress....anything?
Something.....?

[BannonsLiver]

10. Short term gain and long term damage

But I guess when there’s a chance to blame Hillary for something some folks can’t let that slip by.

[BeyondGeography]

11. Let us know when the ROI comes in

[BannonsLiver]

12. You won't be able to figure it out for yourself?

[BeyondGeography]

15. Gabbard was toast

She had a one-way ticket to Palookaville and it was punched. I’m not seeing the comparative upside.

Your initial response was funny, btw. Just don’t do it again!

[TheFarseer]

18. That's why you ignore the candidates polling at 1%

And you definitely don’t make unfair attacks that you can’t prove. It’s bound to backfire.

[msongs]

23. tulsi's not running for congress 2020. Mahalo Hillary! nt

[StevieM]

25. Hillary never attacked Tulsi, it was Gabbard who launched hateful attacks on Mrs. Clinton. (eom)

[Me.]

28. THIS!

[roody]

31. Yes, Clinton was talking about Klobuchar.

[Cha]

27. Good on Hawaii.. Gabbard is Not running for

her congressional seat.. so we definitely get a Dem who will be for the People.. not going on faux news whining about Dems.

Link to tweet

Tulsi Gabbard tells Fox News host Tucker Carlson that DNC debate criteria isn't transparent

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287260728

Gabbard was just on FOX/Tucker Carlson again trying to position herself as champion of the 9/11 Families..

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287330643

Tulsi Gabbard goes on Tucker Carlson to bash the DNC. WTF?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=259042

Mahalo, Hillary!

[EffieBlack]

32. Yes. Let's, per usual, falsely accuse Hillary, who, per usual, is being blamed for speaking truth

She didn’t “attack” Tulsi. She told the truth and Tulsi confirmed it.

She went up in the polls because the Russians are spending a shitload of money promoting her and are, once again, showing how effectively they can manipulate confused Democrats into turning their fire on Hillary Clinton instead of where it should be.

[AncientGeezer]

34. The ruskies are boosting Gabbard's#'s in a Democratic primary months befor 1 vote is cast?

Why?
That would be a horrible waste of resources...If she had Tom Steyer money she'd still be an also ran...

[EffieBlack]

40. Resources are the least of the Russian's problems

[mcar]

36. Hillary did not attack her

[Cha]

39. Yeah, I bet gabbard got

"a boost" from Hillary haters.. gabbard made sure of that.

Sorry, tg.. that's not going to take you to the WH.

[MustLoveBeagles]

42. She may have gotten a small bump

but I don't think it will last. She'll fizzle out soon enough.

[Cha]

43. I agree, Beagles..

It's like a miracle we're going to be really represented in Congress by someone who doesn't go on fox and complain about hard working Dems all the time.

Link to tweet

I bet President Obama likes him!

[Blue Owl]

38. She's now at 1.001%

n/t

[oasis]

41. Stupidass Hillary haters can send Tulsi some cash too. She's going nowhere.

[FreeState]

46. Gabbard attracted Clinton first

At the debate the night before. CNN is spreading fud.