2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: HRC's "I am a better friend to Obama" argument tonight was in really bad faith. [View all]kcjohn1
(751 posts)This tactic which is obvious pandering is going to back fire. For one, its so transparent every voter will see through. Secondly, its one thing to say I agree with Obama on this, and that, and I supported him there, etc. Its another to basically use him as shield to protect yourself against charges.
Her basic argument was I'm taking money just like Obama, so you can't call me corrupt. Most Obama voters don't view him as a saint like he is Ronald Reagan on the republican side. Obama is popular because he is well liked and people choice to overlook his flaws. This tactic won't work because it actually brings spotlight to an issue most liberals know is a problem (corruption of Obama, Dems on taking corporate money), but they choose to overlook (Obama is establishment, and he has protected his donors).