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Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 04:57 PM Mar 2016

Resolved Query: Clinton's Press Secretary UnInformed About Position on Michigan Governor Snyder

Edited:
I apologize. I haven't seen this yet on the news, so I was wondering if any one here could help me confirm something.

I am told that in a pre-debate interview, Hillary's Press Secretary was criticizing Sanders for requesting the resignation of Snyder.

In the debate, Anderson Cooper in fact clarified that this is her first time calling for the resignation of Governor Snyder.

The interview with Wolf Blitzer happened the same day of the debate. So in essence Sanders was criticized for a position that she just adopted on the same day.

My mistake...
It has not been posted here, though I was just updated on the video of the CNN interview just prior to the debate in regards to this issue.



I had to update it, as I found the video.

I apologize if this is doubling someone else's thread. I was unable to find it initially.
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Resolved Query: Clinton's Press Secretary UnInformed About Position on Michigan Governor Snyder (Original Post) Xyzse Mar 2016 OP
Now that I have confirmed this matter. Xyzse Mar 2016 #1

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
1. Now that I have confirmed this matter.
Mon Mar 7, 2016, 07:00 PM
Mar 2016

I actually don't know how I feel about this.

In many ways, I have felt that Clinton's stances particularly at the beginning of the debate when she is responding after Sanders, would be the position Sanders' espouses and then adding a bit more to show that she can be tough.

Sadly, this merely adds to that view. I mean, in an optimistic sense, I do consider this as her shifting towards more progressive ideals, which I can only consider a positive. Unfortunately, many can point to this and show a sense of being disingenuous.

I understand that issues and legislation are complex, and one must deal to get some of what one wants. However, she really can not afford these types of missteps, where the position is different within the hour.

I want each candidate to be as strong as possible so that come the General Election, they could stand the barrage of lies and attacks on their records. I understand that some candidates can pull off shifting stances easily, she can't, unless it easily makes sense. Unlike Republicans, Democrats check on validity of an argument, sources, and cross confirm. One can not be just reactive, and have a position change on the fly.

I love John Kerry, but Republicans painted him as a flip-flopper. There are valid reasons as to why he voted the way he has, especially in controversial legislation. I can only imagine how crazy the attacks will be...
Please, please try not giving them more ammunition, they make up so much as is.

I get mentally exhausted just thinking about how I am going to defend either of them. I don't want to have a campaign where half the time one would have to deal with damage control...

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