2016 Postmortem

ehrnst

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52. "Why do you think you're unlikeable?" "Why were you careless with emails?" "Did you enable Bill?"

Mon Sep 5, 2016, 01:37 PM

Sep 2016

"What do you say to people who call your foundation a play-to-pay profit center for your family?" "Can you assure people that you are healthy?" "Why do you think people call you a liar?" "Benghazi?"

At least the hearings were on one topic.....

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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