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9. Do you seriously think that "I'll tell you my opinion on that after I'm President"

Reply to cosmicone (Reply #2)

Tue Jul 28, 2015, 02:06 PM

Jul 2015

is an acceptable answer to a question about something that the majority of the base of your party opposes?

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Hillary Clinton won't answer Keystone XL pipeline question [View all] Freddie Stubbs Jul 2015 OP

Way to put yourself out there, Clinton. We'll get your answer on the issue after we elect you? Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #1

like Nixon's secret plan to end the Vietnam War? yurbud Jul 2015 #27

Hillary haters will still find a way to hate in 3...2...1 n/t cosmicone Jul 2015 #2

Do you seriously think that "I'll tell you my opinion on that after I'm President" Chakab Jul 2015 #9

It depends on how much a candidate wants to pander to the base Freddie Stubbs Jul 2015 #12

How is it pandering to take a position on something? blackspade Jul 2015 #38

Explaining your policy positions during an election is "pandering"? Chakab Jul 2015 #47

Only when republicans do it n/t arcane1 Jul 2015 #17

She is a former cabinet member to PBO cosmicone Jul 2015 #41

I hate to break this to you, but most people who fervently support the Keystone XL pipeline are Chakab Jul 2015 #46

Hillary is not a Marine. beam me up scottie Jul 2015 #57

She is not a veteran. tazkcmo Jul 2015 #66

It's an acceptable answer in "Hillary World." Ask Bernie a question, he gives you an answer - no pollsters, no political consultants, no triangulation, just a straight answer. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #68

Because the desire to see a candidate with the courage to give an opinion is "hating"? fbc Jul 2015 #10

See post No. 41 n/t cosmicone Jul 2015 #42

I don't Flatpicker Jul 2015 #79

yes good for her - the sanders people are gonna be mad cause they want something to thump her with quizzle Jul 2015 #3

Nope. Bad analysis. We want her to oppose. We don't need more material for campaigns, we need Ed Suspicious Jul 2015 #15

A candidate that won't speak directly and honestly to an issue of extreme importance Maedhros Jul 2015 #32

especially a segment looking for gotcha moments quizzle Jul 2015 #53

Like BLM? [n/t] Maedhros Jul 2015 #58

link? quizzle Jul 2015 #63

You seem to be of the opinion that Hillary is being unfairly criticized Maedhros Jul 2015 #65

im not arguing or debating and if bernie refused to answer any questions about kxl quizzle Jul 2015 #67

Hillary is being dishonest with us. Maedhros Jul 2015 #69

so youll vote for scott walker? you realize the next president could pick 3 supremes? quizzle Jul 2015 #73

That's why I won't vote for her. Autumn Jul 2015 #4

Remember Nixons secret plan to end the Vietnam war? tularetom Jul 2015 #5

McCain had a plan to get Bin Laden, but we had to elect him to hear about it. arcane1 Jul 2015 #8

Hah! Great minds. RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #16

What a coward fbc Jul 2015 #6

Shhhh! Be vewy, vewy quiet. She has a secret Keystone plan RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #7

The secret Keystone plan is... Maedhros Jul 2015 #34

If you aren't careful, you may forfeit your reservation for the Lincoln Bedroom! n/t RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #37

Your post is downright offensive and accusing HRC of corruption cosmicone Jul 2015 #43

LMFAO L0oniX Jul 2015 #76

Who told you that? Rush? Hannity? O'Liellly?? riversedge Jul 2015 #49

No one "told me." Maedhros Jul 2015 #50

And that is PRECISELY what it is...."conjecture", totally lacking in facts. George II Jul 2015 #60

Are you accusing her of being corrupt? George II Jul 2015 #59

I will accuse her of corruption portlander23 Jul 2015 #81

Just sign it. We'll fill it in for you. That's called leadership. n/t jtuck004 Jul 2015 #11

Saying what you actually believe is "pandering"? n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #13

People forget bluestateguy Jul 2015 #14

Obama didn't veto building KXL at all RufusTFirefly Jul 2015 #20

This really isn't LBN. That has been her position for some time, undecided still_one Jul 2015 #18

Shame on you! SoapBox Jul 2015 #19

Bill Clinton pulled the same shit with NAFTA. Fuddnik Jul 2015 #40

"If it is undecided when I become president, I will answer your question." geek tragedy Jul 2015 #21

I can only interpret that as an approval of KXL. arcane1 Jul 2015 #22

She can neither confirm a denial, nor deny a confirmation, but she recognizes geek tragedy Jul 2015 #24

Perfect response! peacebird Jul 2015 #33

nah, its about her corporate connections. Amishman Jul 2015 #39

Pretty arrogant presumption ... GeorgeGist Jul 2015 #25

that part is standard for people running. They get introduced as "the next President of the geek tragedy Jul 2015 #26

i noticed that too. nt restorefreedom Jul 2015 #61

Measuring drapes? GeorgeGist Jul 2015 #23

Pretty arrogant if you ask me. Bernie demonstrates, once again, how to answer a simple question. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #70

This is a very straight forward question and deserves a straight answer randr Jul 2015 #28

"I want to wait and see what he and Secretary Kerry decide." MADem Jul 2015 #29

Thank you LoveMyCali Jul 2015 #75

Isn't not pandering to the base, any base or party, a good thing? Well and fully explained, Madame Clinton. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #30

I agree. She shouldn't answer any question on any matter that might be resolved before the election Android3.14 Jul 2015 #31

Where's the leadership in that?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #71

Exactly Android3.14 Jul 2015 #77

I got your "double" sarcasm (I think) Android and, actually, was agreeing with you. hahaha InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #80

That was a dodge. blackspade Jul 2015 #35

Not having a stance on this issue is as bad as a negative stance. n/t RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #36

She answered. yallerdawg Jul 2015 #44

It doesn'tmake sense to fight Keystone pipeline unless those opposing is happier with the Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #54

It Will Be bucolic_frolic Jul 2015 #45

And the Donald will tell us sadoldgirl Jul 2015 #48

no dodging restorefreedom Jul 2015 #51

OK Hillary tell us how much you stand to gain financially should it be built? Vincardog Jul 2015 #52

Because discussing something that could destroy the global ecosystem is "pandering", right? NickB79 Jul 2015 #55

Sorry. I'm not a faith based voter. beam me up scottie Jul 2015 #56

+100 nt restorefreedom Jul 2015 #62

this was her bill buckner moment restorefreedom Jul 2015 #64

But she can't answer this question that would reveal if she puts corporations or people first!!!! fbc Jul 2015 #72

It revealed she puts Hillary Clinton first. n/t hughee99 Jul 2015 #74

Do I really have to say it for her? Corporations are people too. L0oniX Jul 2015 #78

We know the answer. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #82