Sanders getting ‘a little more pointed’ on Clinton, but not ‘negative’

[cal04]

— Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., went on the offensive at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner, where he delivered a speech that highlighted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s shifting positions. His performance earned headlines dubbing him “fiery” and “bare-knuckle.” However, his campaign insists the remarks aren’t the beginning of an all-out attack on Clinton in their race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Sanders’ press secretary, Symone Sanders, told Yahoo News on Sunday that she was surprised by some of the coverage of his speech.

“I saw some reports saying, you know, ‘Oh, the senator like smacked Hillary, slapped Hillary, attacked her.’ Those were not slaps, attacks and smacks, but they were differentiating on the issues,” Symone said. “The senator has a really strong record to stand on, so he’s going to stand on it.”
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/sanders-getting-a-little-more-pointed-on-175507987.html

[azmom]

1. He calls them as he sees them. My type

Of guy. No nonsense, no hiding behind weasel words. Just facts.

[LongTomH]

2. I heard nothing negative in Bernie's speech, he just pointed out the issues where his votes......

......differed from Hillary's votes and stated positions.

[cui bono]

3. Comparing and contrasting is not attacking.

The only people who would think that it is is those who are put on the defensive by having their or their candidate's policy positions pointed out.

If they are solid they would welcome the comparison.

[jtuck004]

4. I suspect, late at night when President Sanders thinks about who hates him, smiles, and

drifts off to sleep, I suspect it isn't Mrs. Clinton.

And back to the issues that really matter...