http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/2008/01/17/bill-clinton-rails-on-san-francisco-reporter-over-question-about-nevada-caucuses-lawsuit/
I find it interesting that if you question the Clintons they turn it into
an us vs them. It seems it always gets personal with them, from
when Bill went after the Fox guy who was questioning him during an
interview or Hillary’s vast right wing conspiracy it is hardly ever just
taken as someone wants to know for the sake of knowing if they
don't like the question there must be something behind it to make
them look bad. At least it is a pattern I am seeing now, but maybe
I'm the only one seeing it that way.
Kelly
I'm sure it is personal for them. From nearly the day Clinton took office political action groups tried to destroy them and sink his policies, often by dragging their personal lives into the open and attacking their characters. Very few American political figures have been subject the level of personal attacks that they have. It's pretty hard not to take that personally.
Originally posted by darthmixI agree with you, but at the same time that can be an excuse too if
I'm sure it is personal for them. From nearly the day Clinton took office political action groups tried to destroy them and sink his policies, often by dragging their personal lives into the open and attacking their characters. Very few American political figures have been subject the level of personal attacks that they have. It's pretty hard not to take that personally.
it is them trying to make that an advantage if possible.
Kelly
Sure; it's politically advantageous to cast yourself as the brave victim of a smear attack, but every politician does that if they can. The Clintons are in a better position to do it than most. And it's not totally cynical; I bet they sincerely believe that they're being targeted for these kind of personal attacks. It would be easy to believe that, given what's gone on in the past.
Originally posted by darthmixCannot argue that I agree with you.
Sure; it's politically advantageous to cast yourself as the brave victim of a smear attack, but every politician does that if they can. The Clintons are in a better position to do it than most. And it's not totally cynical; I bet they sincerely believe that they're being targeted for these kind of personal attacks. It would be easy to believe that, given what's gone on in the past.
Kelly