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StevieM

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32. It's a ridiculous question because it sets up the implication that we are debating whether or not

Wed Sep 13, 2017, 02:31 PM

Sep 2017

Comey turned a narrow victory into a narrow defeat.

This is ridiculous. Comey completely turned the race upside down. His actions dramatically reshaped where the candidates stood. Before he did that HRC was getting ready to crush Trump. And that was even after Comey's July press conference.

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Hillary Clinton: It was "intervention by Comey" [View all] andym Sep 2017 OP

Agree- the polls show it as a big dent. bettyellen Sep 2017 #1

Considering how close the election actually was the "I will say no" answer doesn't seem to be... PoliticAverse Sep 2017 #2

Absolutely agree karynnj Sep 2017 #23

Yeah the "deplorable" comment was clearly a strategic mistake (which is why she walked it back) PoliticAverse Sep 2017 #24

The difference is that Comey dramatically overhauled an election that was looking like a big win. StevieM Sep 2017 #29

Yep. nt SunSeeker Sep 2017 #3

Hillary just can't turn the page Jersey Devil Sep 2017 #4

You're certainly welcome to do what YOU need to do. oasis Sep 2017 #9

I just don't think that dwelling on why Hillary lost can be at all productive Jersey Devil Sep 2017 #10

I'm willing to wait and see what, if anything, is accomplished oasis Sep 2017 #14

So exploring the effects of sexism and racism are not productive? ismnotwasm Sep 2017 #18

Comey has exactly what to do with racism and sexism? Jersey Devil Sep 2017 #22

Seems I've been observing a different reality: JHan Sep 2017 #27

What about holding Comey accountable? yallerdawg Sep 2017 #11

Point taken Jersey Devil Sep 2017 #13

Nothing that happened in this election should be allowed to repeat! yallerdawg Sep 2017 #17

"What about holding Comey accountable?" - by doing what? (He's already been fired). n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2017 #25

"Let's move on" is NOT holding Comey accountable. yallerdawg Sep 2017 #26

Well said. Comey is reprehensible. (eom) StevieM Sep 2017 #30

Many people believe that analysis of recent history is no real help LanternWaste Sep 2017 #21

The reasons for the loss are essential to moving forward. delisen Sep 2017 #33

Wrong. Justice Sep 2017 #36

Yes.. definitely a contributor....We can't ignore the media failure too... FarPoint Sep 2017 #5

I agree. It was like a punch in the gut when Comey's letter announcing the investigation came out. Hoyt Sep 2017 #6

It actually served no purpose either... FarPoint Sep 2017 #12

Speaking of terror attacks, I am convinced Kerry would have won in 2004 if a Bin Laden video Hoyt Sep 2017 #15

I would argue that it wasn't too close. Comey completely overhauled the race with his stunt. StevieM Sep 2017 #31

There's evidence. All repugnicant 'acquaintances' sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #34

Strange she doesn't mention decades of anti-Hillary media attacks leftstreet Sep 2017 #7

She ranked them in the correct order... NurseJackie Sep 2017 #8

I disagree somewhat.... Raster Sep 2017 #16

Yes, Comey's attack worked so well because the media had set up her emails Johonny Sep 2017 #28

She was a brittle public figure Cosmocat Sep 2017 #37

I don't agree that Comey moved the needle "just enough." I think he moved it a whole lot. StevieM Sep 2017 #41

Matt Lauer is asking her this question? tavernier Sep 2017 #19

K&R Gothmog Sep 2017 #20

It's a ridiculous question because it sets up the implication that we are debating whether or not StevieM Sep 2017 #32

Thank you! eom sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #35

It's both Cosmocat Sep 2017 #38

I think she got a lot of air in September and October. More than enough to win the race StevieM Sep 2017 #39

I agree as well that Hillary had a big enough lead to easily win until Comey's letter andym Sep 2017 #40