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In reply to the discussion: Thomas Franks, the Clintons and "phony" Democratic populists in the New Gilded Age [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)The Clinton's have championed policies that benefit middle class and poor people.
There is no doubt in my mind that Hillary knew the better answer when she talked about their financial struggles. It's not hard. "We've worked hard, and have had some luck that has allowed us to live a comfortable lifestyle and to focus energy on policy and issues that we feel are important."
"We were in debt when we left the white house, but had the good fortune to be able to recover from that more easily than most people would have."
I don't understand why it's so hard to admit that things are easier for them because they have experience and star power that enables them to make a lot of money. That doesn't offend me at all.
Pres. Clinton did a better job with it than Sec. Clinton. She isn't necessarily known for her communication skills the way her husband is, but she knows better. I sympathize somewhat when people talk about her comments being taken out of context, but I don't think that excuses it. She surely can recognize comments that have potential to be spun in a way that makes her look bad. It was out of touch, but worse- it was just stupid.