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CNNs Tapper Asks Podesta If Hillary Attending Lobbyist Fundraiser Undermines Her Message [VIDEO]
by Steve Guest
CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Hillary Clintons campaign chairman John Podesta if having a fundraiser with lobbyists from Goldman Sachs undermines Clintons message and drive supporters to Bernie Sanders.
During The Lead on Tuesday, Podesta downplayed the possible conflict of interest and said were going to raise money that we need to compete.
Tapper said, John, according to the Sunlight Foundation and The Intercept, youre hosting a fundraiser for Secretary Clinton in Washington, along with several lobbyists who work for firms that lobby on behalf of Goldman Sachs, the NRA. Isnt this the fundraiser exactly the kind thing that drives supporters to Bernie Sanders?
Well look, I think were trying to raise the resources that are necessary with respect to her positions, Podesta said. For example, theres no one whos been stronger, louder, in taking on the gun lobby than Hillary Clinton. She has a record in sharp contrast to Senator Sanders whos voted five times against the Brady Bill. Voted to provide immunity to gun owners. Hes shifted, to some extent, we welcome that, in the course of this campaign. But shes going to take on the gun lobby, take on Wall Street with comprehensive plan.
Tapper interjected, But arent you afraid that it undermines her pitch on Wall Street and the gun lobby when she takes money from federal lobbyists who lobby on behalf of Wall street and the gun lobby?
Well, as I understand your reference to the gun lobbies, the person no longer does that, thats a good thing for the country because we need to beat back the gun lobby. And I think whats important is that she can stand up, as she always has to special interests, to the people who are taking our country in the wrong direction, and shell do that, Podesta claimed.
But as you know, theres a lot of money coming at us from the other side and were going to raise resources that we need to raise to compete both in these primaries and then if we become the nominee, as I think we will, in the general election. Super PACs are already advertising against her and they have been since Iowa. And were going to raise money that we need to compete.
TAPPER's Comment at the very end of Video:
http://dailycaller.com/2016/03/01/cnns-tapper-asks-podesta-if-hillary-attending-lobbyist-fundraiser-undermines-her-message-video/
7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)revbones
(3,660 posts)How about the ones that used her talking points and lies about Bernie's gun control record? I'm sure they have a lot to say about this.
Karma13612
(4,554 posts)InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!
amborin
(16,631 posts)KoKo
(84,711 posts)Karma13612
(4,554 posts)In 2020.
Or she knows if she gets to the Oval Office we are going to primary her in 2020.
I have already made up my mind.
So keep begging Hillary, you are going to need that money!!!
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)global1
(25,263 posts)are being played for fools by Hillary and her campaign. She tells them and us one thing and goes and does just the opposite.
This is why we need to see her transcripts of the Goldman speeches.
I just don't understand how those that support Hillary can do so - so blindly?
She is playing you and all of us for suckers. I have to believe that Hillary supporters are smart enough to see this for themselves. If not - there will be massive buyers remorse - should she become president.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)But,but,but....
DhhD
(4,695 posts)Perot indicated that either Clinton I and Bush 1 would cause us to be in deep vodo. Bloomberg and Perot have gravely different personal values.
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)^N^R^A
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)BernieforPres2016
(3,017 posts)in the next debate. Private high dollar fundraisers in California. Upcoming high dollar fundraisers in Europe. Goldman Sachs, NRA lobbyists.
restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!
Divernan
(15,480 posts)global1
(25,263 posts)When it comes to poll numbers showing Hillary ahead or wins in primaries or caucuses - the Hillary supporters are out like flies to honey to rub it in and gloat. Then when an OP like the one here posted by KoKo - that shows the real Hillary and how she makes fools of her supporters - not a comment by them as to how they are able to justify her actions.
What am I missing?
You see with perfect clarity.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)nc4bo
(17,651 posts)Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)BreakfastClub
(765 posts)KoKo
(84,711 posts)and what they demand than even when Obama ran in 2008. The problem is that the Clintons have made a life career of "Pay to Play." We aren't just voting for Hillary...we are voting for Clinton Term 3. And, sadly, they have commercialized the role of the Presidency by their actions after the Presidency.
Who will "Clinton Administration 3" be responsible to? Those who paid for them to run, or the people who didn't have the big bucks to buy their time?
Divernan
(15,480 posts)TCJ70
(4,387 posts)...between someone who does crap like this and someone who doesn't. This isn't 2008.
AzDar
(14,023 posts)kgnu_fan
(3,021 posts)casperthegm
(643 posts)I swear, it's like Trump supporters. Every time something new happens it just gets swept away. They seem to have made up their minds, no matter what. This is just another example of her hypocrisy. But will any of her supporters care?
KoKo
(84,711 posts)but, then many have Bernie Supporters on "Ignore."
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)they seem to think she's more electable, which she isn't but even if she was she shouldn't be elected because she is Trump, just with better hair.
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)...as soon as they give me some of their money. But after that, I promise, I'll destroy them. But first, more money. After that, you'll see me obliterate them. What? They have more money to give? Hey, it's not my fault they're offering me money. After I become president, I'll pulverize Wall St. Okay, I'll do it now. CUT IT OUT! - Hillary
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)Karma13612
(4,554 posts)Just curious, is the 4th picture in your sig, Stevie Ray Vaughn?
Loved his work, he was a musician who will never fully be appreciated.
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)second only to Hendrix in guitar playing, IMO.
Karma13612
(4,554 posts)I have been a fan for years.
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)Of course, that's only for blues rock, my favorite music. Number 1 in any category is Hendrix.
Karma13612
(4,554 posts)InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!
TheFarseer
(9,323 posts)So she can fight those banks and gun nuts on behalf of the people! What don't you understand about that?
EndElectoral
(4,213 posts)Fairgo
(1,571 posts)This won't slow them down a lick. Cognitive dissonance is a strategy.
orpupilofnature57
(15,472 posts)Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)Hillarity....
KoKo
(84,711 posts)What could she have had to say of interest to E-Bay?
Unknown Beatle
(2,672 posts)blah blah blah...companies like yours need tax breaks...blah blah blah...taxes are killing companies like eBay...blah blah blah...we need to make it easy for eBay to thrive even further...blah blah blah...so on and so forth...
Nuclear Unicorn
(19,497 posts)In case anyone was concerned the NRA maintained a Svengali-like hold on my mind.
Peace Patriot
(24,010 posts)Tapper interjected, But arent you afraid that it undermines her pitch on Wall Street and the gun lobby when she takes money from federal lobbyists who lobby on behalf of Wall street and the gun lobby?
Can it be that Bernie Sanders' unheralded calling out of the corrupt bullshit of campaign finance has wormed its way onto CNN? Would this question have been asked of Podesta if Sanders had not entered the race and raised this issue repeatedly?
I must say I'm shocked (and not like that French guy in "Casablanca" by the boldness of Hillary Clinton's corruption. It is so amazingly "in your face." It's like, "See me! I do whatever I goddamn please and nyah, nyah, nyah, you peons can't do anything about it!"
Really. It's NOT shocking that she does it. It IS shocking that she really, really, really doesn't care if we know it.
Podesta has no answer to the question--just wet babbling. You'd think they would have had an answer all slicked up. No. They don't need to answer for anything.
But Bernie, yeah, he makes one difficult decision about good and bad provisions of a crime bill, consults his conscience, votes the way he thinks is best for the country, takes money from nobody, still earns a D- from the NRA (and VT a rural hunting state) and, hey, he's gun-crazy, he's a hypocrite, he loves murderers, he's the "Demon Barber of Fleet Street"!
Here was my rule-of-thumb for sussing out Bush junta statements:
Whatever they say, the opposite is true; and whatever they accuse others of doing, they are doing or planning to do.
I need to start applying this to Hillary Clinton.
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Uncle Joe
(58,402 posts)Thanks for the thread, KoKo.
friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)Darb
(2,807 posts)shark jump. Not quite though. Good try.
One lobbyist in a big lobbying firm that doesn't lobby for the NRA any more does not mean she is taking money from the gun lobby.
That's nearly as stupid as using the term "Wall street", which actually means nothing. It is a generalized term that is used to demonize big bankers, or hedge fund guys, but actually is so goddamned broad that it means NOTHING.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)MaggieD
(7,393 posts)Jebus, do you think lobbyist give a rat's ass who pays them? I once hired a republican lobbyist to help pass LGBT legislation because she was buddies with two moderate republicans. She was happy for the contract.
Lobbyists have no ideology. It's a business.