Hillary Clinton goes full "John McCain" attempting to exploit a national tragedy for political gain
Remember when John McCain pulled a high-profile stunt during his Presidential campaign--in which he raced to Washington, DC--in an effort to save our country from the looming financial crisis?
Just like John McCain, Hillary Clinton is exploiting a national tragedy and its victims for political gain. She is using the victims of Flint and this environmental crisis as a public-relations gold mine--ripe with photo ops, lofty speeches and plenty of victims to embrace.
Flint will serve as a marketing backdrop, where Clinton will recite memorized soundbytes and slogans while relishing the chance to appear presidential and in command. I'm sorry Mrs. Clinton, but there is nothing that you, your campaign and your media entourage can do on the ground that would make a difference. Just ask John McCain how helpful his mad dash to DC was in neutralizing the financial crisis!
Just like McCain, Clinton's move feels more like a poll-bump ploy that a serious, authentic effort to make a difference.
It's worth noting Clinton's hypocrisy. As a longtime proponent and champion of fracking, which also poisons water--she appears to be unmoved by the pain, suffering and water poisoning that fracking caucuses. I've heard not one emotional speech for the victims of fracking. Not one trip to visit those impacted victims.
I will, however, give Clinton the benefit of the doubt and sincerely hope that she refrains from targeting Flint children and minorities--for campaign purposes. That would be incredibly sad.
There are plenty of Republicans and Democrats on the ground in Flint who are attempting to work through this crisis. President Obama is involved. By inserting her campaign into the epicenter of this crisis--she risks politicizing this situation. Her polarizing presence could derail progress. She is a divisive force that does not need to parachute into Flint and risk mucking things up.
Like McCain, Hillary really should slow down, take a breath and think about what she's doing before she travels down the road to Flint.
= new reply since forum marked as read
I promise you. 
So will I - I think they both should give this national emergency the attention it deserves, it shows leadership.
She was invited by the mayor to come there, and I am willing to bet money if the mayor had invited Bernie, he too would have gone, or do you think think he would have refused? 
--imm
