2016 Postmortem

cali

(114,904 posts) Fri Aug 12, 2016, 07:16 AM Aug 2016

Hillary should hold more press conferences. [View all]

She has a trust deficit and the opinion that she isn't transparent and is too "closed off", is widespread. Yes, she held one recently; the first of 2016. Yes, she's running ahead of Trump. But I believe holding a couple of press conferences in the fall could help her address the likability, trust and transparency issues.

Even winning, no President wants to enter office with a majority thinking that the new President isn't trustworthy or transparent. Not Trump isn't a way to start off.

Speak directly to the American people. Yes, she'd get annoying questions, but she can deal with those. I think the upside to holding a couple of press conferences is greater than the downside.

Note: Alert if you wish, but this is what is known as constructive criticism. And Skinner has expressly allowed that.

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Hillary should hold more press conferences. [View all] cali Aug 2016 OP

Actually, saying that HRC has a trust deficit is spreading a RW meme, but SSDD, I guess. FSogol Aug 2016 #1

No. It's in poll after poll after poll. You want to call 538 or Quinnipiac or PPP right wing feel cali Aug 2016 #3

How is this useful? Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #27

And a RW Congressman was caught saying they keep investigating her R B Garr Aug 2016 #39

Cali, all I can guess is that you also are influenced by the media Kool-Aid. Hortensis Aug 2016 #80

all I can guess is your filters distort reality. cali Aug 2016 #87

Funny how the distorted reality shows up only in your own posts though, peraps those synergie Aug 2016 #100

I wish I could K&R your post, Hortensis NastyRiffraff Aug 2016 #90

Yes. Looking at results themselves and listening to results Hortensis Aug 2016 #92

Bill Clinton was impeached during his second term. Let's get the record straight. politicaljunkie41910 Aug 2016 #93

You're absolutely right NastyRiffraff Aug 2016 #95

The poster fails to note the 98 election was stunning in terms of GOP losses Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #104

Well perhaps you might note that in 1998 Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #103

I'm very familiar with the Clinton years having lived through it. politicaljunkie41910 Aug 2016 #120

The point is impeachement did not end well for them. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #121

Even idiots are right Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #10

But she does have a trust deficit UMTerp01 Aug 2016 #52

Well, people who love her so much apparently can. highprincipleswork Aug 2016 #61

Well, you could fact check the media stories that create this "trust deficit" and understand synergie Aug 2016 #101

She won the nomination handily so at least Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #105

A Right Wing meme? Highway61 Aug 2016 #107

Oh, good time to kick an anti-HRC post, huh? She is out there every day on the camapign trail FSogol Aug 2016 #111

Anti Hillary??? Highway61 Aug 2016 #113

Ah... Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #117

I agree SheriffBob Aug 2016 #2

'democrat politicians' huh? st17011864200074656 Aug 2016 #59

After the olymics and come September, I believe she will. glennward Aug 2016 #4

Agreed. Fall is the time to do it, not now. cali Aug 2016 #7

"but this is what is known as constructive criticism." NurseJackie Aug 2016 #5

What lie, nurse? Do tell. cali Aug 2016 #6

GMAFB! The lie you're perpetuating is that "she can't be trusted". NurseJackie Aug 2016 #13

It's not a lie. It's called fact cali Aug 2016 #24

I see what you're doing. I know exactly what you're doing. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #32

Wow. Talk about projection. The primary is over for me. Not for you though cali Aug 2016 #34

Yes, I can see what you're doing. "Projection" ?? "Ballistic" ?? Good grief! NurseJackie Aug 2016 #36

Thanks for doing the work to pull this together. Jim Lane Aug 2016 #43

The last thing I'm worried about is KMOD Aug 2016 #53

I agree that there are people on this thread who thoughtfully disagree, and I have responded, cali Aug 2016 #89

There's a difference between... bonemachine Aug 2016 #76

Yep. DURHAM D Aug 2016 #11

I agree and still believe it is the last lingering bitterness over the primary which is over folks. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #28

You Better Believe It!!!! nt msanthrope Aug 2016 #51

+1000! sheshe2 Aug 2016 #75

Stating out and out that our nominee has a trust deficit is an attack on a Democrtic nominee. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #106

You're correct, of course. It's easy to see what people are doing. I'm not fooled. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #114

I don't see how these posts survive. nt Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #119

I was just reading an NYT piece saying the same basic thing. Curtland1015 Aug 2016 #8

NO..she should not hold more press conferences... helpisontheway Aug 2016 #9

+1.."... the media does not care what she has to say. They just want her to slip up..." and she uponit7771 Aug 2016 #14

If the press simply reported the facts, I'd agree with you, but Native Aug 2016 #12

I'm sure she will in the coming weeks. Trumps meltdown is center stage right now. grossproffit Aug 2016 #15

You are presenting a false narrative. There is a reason 57% of republicans believe that still_one Aug 2016 #16

Nope. I'm presenting facts. See post 24 cali Aug 2016 #25

Let me address your last comment first, because you are wrong there also. I was on the still_one Aug 2016 #33

^^This^^ stopbush Aug 2016 #45

Yep! AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #47

Nicely done. Thank you. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #65

Not rabid. Silly. Some are offering a more rounded Hortensis Aug 2016 #81

Hmmm mcar Aug 2016 #17

Exactly. La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #23

Yep. sarae Aug 2016 #54

She can't. joshcryer Aug 2016 #18

That's reasonable and something I thought about before penning this oh-so-well-received op cali Aug 2016 #26

You knew it would not be received well when you posted it. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #108

I always hope for intelligent exchanges. cali Aug 2016 #110

It is an election year. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #116

She might also explain PDittie Aug 2016 #19

I'm wondering if people demanded the same explanations from Obama in 2008 and 2012. lapucelle Aug 2016 #37

I think she will, when the electorate tunes back in to the election in the fall auntpurl Aug 2016 #20

I am for anything that increases her chances of winning. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2016 #21

She seems to only have a likeability deficit when she is La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #22

Bingo! Ambitious man = Leader; Ambitious woman = Bitch. grossproffit Aug 2016 #38

Bad idea BeyondGeography Aug 2016 #29

Right now would be the WORST time to have a press conference.. Peacetrain Aug 2016 #30

Please read the op. I clearly suggested the fall. Not now. cali Aug 2016 #31

Hillary is going to be President. Kingofalldems Aug 2016 #35

Hmm...I'll bet she has experienced press advisers on her staff. MineralMan Aug 2016 #40

3/4 of the questions would be about Benghazi and e-mails bluestateguy Aug 2016 #41

I think #'s about reliability or trustworthiness are irrelevant when she goes into office. AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #42

+1 KMOD Aug 2016 #44

Exactly! There is a reason why Obama called her the most qualified. AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #46

me too! KMOD Aug 2016 #48

She is cruising for a LANDSLIDE victory and it is still not good enough. Smh. AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #49

The Rightwing created the trust issue...HRC should not have a press conference as their only aim beachbumbob Aug 2016 #50

Constructive criticism is fine. MineralMan Aug 2016 #55

Now, see... TwilightZone Aug 2016 #58

LOL! MineralMan Aug 2016 #63

+1 La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2016 #64

She's actively campaigning using a variety of media ismnotwasm Aug 2016 #56

She's leading, I don't see the need for her to expose herself to more scum RW hacks than is OnDoutside Aug 2016 #57

So they can ask her why nobody likes her? (again) Metric System Aug 2016 #60

What's constructive about taking the spotlight off Trump for even a minute? displacedtexan Aug 2016 #62

You should keep your JPR content on JPR. BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #66

+1000. I don't know why the folks from JPR are back here. yardwork Aug 2016 #67

AND They are very concerned with Hillary's health ismnotwasm Aug 2016 #69

Cali Turin_C3PO Aug 2016 #72

So criticism of Hillary is allowed... I was unaware that supporting DEMOCRATS had been Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #82

I prefer not to criticize her Turin_C3PO Aug 2016 #83

I agree with you...I was being sarcastic Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #84

Also, let me just say for the record Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #85

thank you. Not only did i never join it, I blasted the hate. And I was attacked there in much the cali Aug 2016 #88

You posted there frequently. Now you're saying you never joined? yardwork Aug 2016 #94

I said nothing of the sort. I said fucking clearly I was frequently attacked there cali Aug 2016 #98

I guess Clinton isn't the only one with likeability, trust and transparency issues. betsuni Aug 2016 #97

They're drifting back here ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #79

Seriously? You're comparing JPR to Jonestown? NurseJackie Aug 2016 #99

That's exactly what it is. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #74

1000+ Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #109

Definitely. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2016 #68

Are you voting for Hillary? nt Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #102

Seems to me that she and her advisors have a handle Cary Aug 2016 #70

Seems to me that she and her advisors have a handle Cary Aug 2016 #71

Your concern concerning this concern is concerning. eom MohRokTah Aug 2016 #73

Your concern is duly noted, again. Loki Aug 2016 #77

I trust Hillary with taking charge of this country and being a great President. kimbutgar Aug 2016 #78

More testimonials from public figures with impeccable reputations andym Aug 2016 #86

Thank you so much for your concern, Cali! NastyRiffraff Aug 2016 #91

Trump will have to have a lot more people turn out then ever before in any election. Won't happen. Rex Aug 2016 #96

I agree. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2016 #112

No more untill after election. Even if she held one a day, imo you'll never 'like' her. Sunlei Aug 2016 #115

Wrong. She has a trust deficit because people keep announcing that she is untrustworthy. pnwmom Aug 2016 #118

It seems opinions have changed... SixString Sep 2016 #122