2016 Postmortem

oberliner

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44. I do understand this point of view

Sat Sep 3, 2016, 05:43 PM

Sep 2016

However, look at how well she handled the Benghazi hearings. She sat there and got pummeled with smears for hours and came out looker stronger and more reasonable than ever.

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I don't care if Hillary never holds another press conference [View all] vlyons Sep 2016 OP

Agreed. deathrind Sep 2016 #1

Agreed. The media also defines "Press Conference" differently for Clinton than for Trump. politicaljunkie41910 Sep 2016 #8

Did not know that. deathrind Sep 2016 #17

You're exactly right. The media just want to play "Gotcha". Laurian Sep 2016 #2

I don't either. They just want to trip her up. MoonRiver Sep 2016 #3

same here. mopinko Sep 2016 #4

She gives speeches, she gives one on one interviews. Pressers have devolved into a pack of dogs... Hekate Sep 2016 #5

Like Nike.....Just Do It! Coal Sep 2016 #6

I agree. sarae Sep 2016 #7

Me neither. Adrahil Sep 2016 #9

I was thinking the day after she wins on Election Day would be a good time to do the next one. TeamPooka Sep 2016 #10

Doesn't matter to me. pressbox69 Sep 2016 #11

me neither! martin mike Sep 2016 #12

I think she should hold press conferences oberliner Sep 2016 #13

I think that the media has judged that she is already suspected guilty ehrnst Sep 2016 #20

All the stronger she will look oberliner Sep 2016 #25

Those questions have been answered dozens of times. If we had a decent press then sure but bettyellen Sep 2016 #33

We need to hear more of her voice and less of Trump's oberliner Sep 2016 #35

I agree but think that's going to start happening in September. People are paying less bettyellen Sep 2016 #37

Hopefully so oberliner Sep 2016 #38

I think that the debates will present that on a silver platter. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2016 #55

I have learned about "questions" about Hillary ehrnst Sep 2016 #43

I do understand this point of view oberliner Sep 2016 #44

I agree. Sec. Clinton was outstanding in front of a hostile GOP committee. KeepItReal Sep 2016 #46

Yes, she was oberliner Sep 2016 #48

"Why do you think you're unlikeable?" "Why were you careless with emails?" "Did you enable Bill?" ehrnst Sep 2016 #52

Easy oberliner Sep 2016 #53

When she gives a speech, they focus on her cough, and not what she says. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2016 #54

Most people think that is ridiculous oberliner Sep 2016 #56

Agreed TheHound Sep 2016 #28

agree.....nt Jade Fox Sep 2016 #14

I guess we won't be needing the James Brady press briefing room after Jan 2017... KeepItReal Sep 2016 #15

Well, then, I see you are optimistic about her chances. ehrnst Sep 2016 #22

The idea that a candidate, then POTUS Clinton can simply opt out is astonishing KeepItReal Sep 2016 #32

The idea that TWO candidates can opt out of releasing taxes astonishes me more..... bettyellen Sep 2016 #34

Stay on topic. KeepItReal Sep 2016 #39

Sorry but she does not have to follow your playbook - that's bullshit. And it's on topic. bettyellen Sep 2016 #40

Damn straight. (nt) ehrnst Sep 2016 #42

The OP is about opting out of press conferences KeepItReal Sep 2016 #45

Hear, hear!!! (nt) ehrnst Sep 2016 #41

I'm beginning to agree with this idea. demigoddess Sep 2016 #16

Agree. I'm totally sick of their asinine questions. eom fleabiscuit Sep 2016 #18

She should hold press conferences bigwillq Sep 2016 #19

I like that! Coal Sep 2016 #31

Yup. It's KILLING them that she refuses to put that target on her forehead. SaveOurDemocracy Sep 2016 #21

Agree . Kathy M Sep 2016 #29

I think that giving Trump as much rope with which to hang himself as possible is a good tactic. ehrnst Sep 2016 #23

She shouldn't TSIAS Sep 2016 #24

Ellen DeGeneres is awesome- but lumping her in w Maddow and Clinton is sexist crap. Shame on you. bettyellen Sep 2016 #36

There is no media in this country. There are only corporate owned puppets who lie their asses off onecaliberal Sep 2016 #26

+1, them asking her why she shot Abe Lincoln isn't useful to me uponit7771 Sep 2016 #27

She doesn't have to answer to those pukes mwrguy Sep 2016 #30

The only people interested in Hillary giving press conferences will never vote for her anyway. Lil Missy Sep 2016 #47

Depends on how the debates go hollowdweller Sep 2016 #49

Yep. The debates are for answering questions. GoCubsGo Sep 2016 #50

I don't think press conferences add anything when you are being interviewed by FOX and other media. Hoyt Sep 2016 #51