Hillary Clinton To Give Sit-Down Interview To NBC's Andrea Mitchell
Source: TPM
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will sit down with NBC's Andrea Mitchell for an interview Friday in New York, according to a news release.
Mitchell will ask the former secretary of state about her campaign, the GOP field, and her emails. The interview falls near the 20th anniversary of Clinton's speech on women's rights, which she gave Sept. 5, 1995 in Beijing, according to the news release.
The interview will air on "Andrea Mitchell Reports" Friday at 12 p.m. ET, with clips of the conversation running on later NBC news programs, according to the release.
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Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)tularetom
(23,664 posts)That interview has all the makings of an hour long ass kissing.
vt_native
(484 posts)from my perspective
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)tularetom
(23,664 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)You said it like its accepted science.....and I am challenging that position
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)Hillary Clinton's Speaking Circuit Payday: $5 Million (and Counting)
Mother Jones
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/05/hillary-clinton-goldman-sachs-private-equity-white-house-2016
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)And now just being rich makes you evil incarnate?
If I remember correctly...FDR was rich....in fact he was born to wealth he inheritted it all...unlike she, who earned her fortune...
Try again....
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)and that benefits her in the form of prestige, travel, and patronage jobs.
She certainly "earned" her fortune, and that's the problem.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)That is considered one of the most transparent. It funds hundreds of worthwhile programs all over the world...
Do you think the Clinton Founation money goes into her personal account?
Want to disrespect charities now too?
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)The Bushes and Cheney's have charity foundations, as does Trump and Romney. Sometimes they even do real good, like the Carter Foundation. However, I will compare Jimmy Carter's efforts with eradicating Guinea Worm infestation and actually BUILDING houses with his own hands to anything these people have done.
msrizzo
(796 posts)Global Climate Initiative or their HIV/AIDS or Malaria eradication initiatives. Happy to be educated about them if they exist.
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)Most politicans have charities. Sometimes they are even more than a way to keep their name in the news. Sometimes they even do good. My example is the Carter Foundation. When any other pol's charity can claim the success that the Carter Foundation has had with eradicating the Guinea Worm (from 3.5 million cases in 1986 to 11 so far this year) we'll talk. Jimmy Carter spent WAY more time in the field getting his hands dirty (literally) than he spent traveling from one five star hotel to the next, giving 90 minute speeches and eating filet mignon.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)9.9 million are getting HIV/Aids drugs alone...and that is just one example....you need to do your research...
You need to
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)and buying HIV drugs with it is certainly commendable, but hardly hard work. And while you may be away from home a bit, you are not living rough. Also, I view charitable work done while pursing high office with a more jaundiced eye than I do people with no such ambitions.
Also, one of the best way to buy access to someone who may sit in the White House one day is to put money into their charity/foundation.
Wall Street banks and law firms are not pouring money into her campaign and her charities with no expectation of "return in investment".
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Seriuosly....barking up wrong tree attacking them on their charitable work...
You wont win that argument....but if you still need to be schooled on the Clinton Foundation....we CAN go down that road if you like...
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)The Clinton Foundation!
Today the Foundation has staff and volunteers around the world working to improve lives through several initiatives, including the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which is helping 9.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS access lifesaving drugs. The Clinton Climate Initiative, the Clinton Development Initiative, the Clinton Foundation's Haiti team, and the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership are applying a business-oriented approach to promote sustainable economic growth and to fight climate change worldwide and in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In the U.S., the Foundation is working to combat the alarming rise in childhood obesity and preventable disease through the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Health Matters Initiative. Established in 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the worlds most pressing issues. So far, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,200 commitments, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)the Bush, or Cheney Foundation, they are probably a lot more altruistic. However, running around the world, staying in very nice resorts, eating very nice food, and having everyone applaud you, is not exactly hard charity work.
Jimmy Carter built houses for poor people with his bare hands. And he just didn't wander out and bang a few nails while the press was there, he hung around and kept at it as recently as last year:
The guy wearing the red bandanna didnt mess around. Measuring, cutting and hammering away, he made sure the siding was just right for the new house in Oak Cliff.
Nothing like having a seasoned leader on the job.
Former President Jimmy Carter didnt let a little heat and his age (90) get in the way Wednesday morning at the house on Exeter Avenue.
There, he and his wife, Rosalynn, plus their son Jeff and daughter-in-law Annette, joined other Habitat for Humanity volunteers in helping a family and the Oak Cliff Gardens neighborhood.
The former first couple is in North Texas this week for the 31st annual Habitat construction blitz that bears their name. After working Monday and Tuesday in Fort Worth, they and hundreds of volunteers will build and repair 50 homes for income-qualified families in Dallas through Friday.
Its a challenging, exciting and gratifying project, said the 39th president, when asked during a break why he and his wife keep contributing to effort, which has helped almost 4,000 families in 14 countries since 1984.
Carter said he and his wife, 87, plan to participate in next years 32nd Habitiat work project, in Nepal. They will continue as long as they are physically and mentally able.
He said they exercise daily and follow a diet rich in salads and greens. We dont eat a lot of red meat, he said. But Im not recommending against red meat in Texas, he added with a smile.
I feel good. I realize I dont have nearly as much vigor as I had when I was just 85. But I can still drive nails and measure boards. I can do what were doing now.
Give me something comparable from the Clintons.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)No one claimed they were more altuistic than Jimmy Carter dude ...that was not the point ....
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)lots of rich people, especially politicians, have charitable foundations. Some even do real good with it. However, when you are seeking higher office, a charitable foundation becomes just another PR tool to benefit your campaign. Hence my comparison to the Carter Foundation. Jimmy spends almost all of his time either raising money for the foundation to do good and actually being out in the field doing good. The amount of time one can spend on charitable endeavors is pretty constrained when you are running a presidential/senatorial campaign. Her fundraising ventures have dual purposes. Yes, they help her foundation which does good, but they also bolster her name with the voters and allow her to travel the country on the foundation's dime, giving speeches and granting access to donors who are simply in the game to get favors.
Let me put it another way: There are some people whose money is simply too dirty to take, even as a donation for a "worthy" cause. How is it altruistic to take, say, a $250,000 speaking fee and donate it to your foundation to help buy HIV drugs, when the donor was a drug company making billions off the same drug?
"Here's $250,000 so you can buy my overpriced drugs!"
Wouldn't a discount coupon have been more practical?
You can be damned sure that that drug company expects to have a President Clinton return their calls when some bit of legislation is heading to her desk that will affect their profits.
Interestingly, I just popped over to the Charity Navigator web sit to compare the Clinton Foundation to the Carter Foundation and while the Carter Foundation has an overall score of 90 (with 97 in accounting and transparency), the Clinton Foundation is unrated. It also brings in twice the money the Carter Foundation does.
To be fair I am told:
We had previously evaluated this organization, but have since determined that this charity's atypical business model can not be accurately captured in our current rating methodology. Our removal of The Clinton Foundation from our site is neither a condemnation nor an endorsement of this charity. We reserve the right to reinstate a rating for The Clinton Foundation as soon as we identify a rating methodology that appropriately captures its business model.
Personally, I donate to no charity not rated by Charity Navigator, or that scores less than an 85 in their ratings.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)The Clintons ARE indeed philanthrophists. They really do care about the less fortunate all around the world.THAT is am indisputable FACT!
Your long distribe has nothing to do with the Clinton Foundation which is helping millionsg and millions all over the world. Also indisputable.
Lets JUST look at one branch, the Clinton Global Initiative shall we?
CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 150 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. As of 2013, CGI members have made more than 2,300 commitments, which have improved the lives of over 400 million people in more than 180 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $73.5 billion.[36]
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)They raise money for the foundation.
The foundation pays their expenses to travel the country and the world and stay in very nice hotels and eat very nice food and meet with lots of very rich and powerful people. Donations pay for all that travel. While out doing this HRC benefits from the publicity and is giving access in exchange for donations from people I would set my dogs on if they showed up on my doorstep. Her fundraising schedule dovetails nicely with political events that advance her agenda to become president.
People benefit from this charity, but HRC benefits equally from her activities.
The Clinton Foundation for some reason is no longer rated by Charity Navigator.
Those are the facts.
If we were talking about the Bushies, no one would argue this issue with me.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)My god....you have NO proof of your position. And its pure feces.
They have helped raise 73.5 Billion alone for the Clinton Global Initiative. Which is helping 400 million people in 180 countries. Just ONE branch of the organization dear one.
Bill Clinton works tirelessly on these issues. For crying out loud his very office is in Harlam!
She gives speeches and donates the fees to charity.
Go ahead and continue believing they dont care about
the less fortunate....you can believe it all you want. But you will still be wrong.
"
Considering all of the organizations affiliated with the Clinton Foundation, he said, CharityWatch concluded about 89 percent of its budget is spent on programs. Thats the amount it spent on charity in 2013, he said.
We looked at the consolidated financial statements (see page 4) and calculated that in 2013, 88.3 percent of spending was designated as going toward program services $196.6 million out of $222.6 million in reported expenses"
http://www.factcheck.org/2015/06/where-does-clinton-foundation-money-go/
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)or any other conservative politician, no one would be arguing my point.
BTW, the key words in Clinton's letter were:
"When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $73.5 billion."
There is a hell of a lot of wiggle room in that statement.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Your position is belied by this politifact article
http://www.factcheck.org/2015/06/where-does-clinton-foundation-money-go/
The Bush foundation pales in comparison....
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)In fact, I just smacked down a poster for using a Limbaugh talking point.
What I have said, and my point continues to be, HRC benefits greatly from her Foundation in that it advances her ambitions for higher office and pays for her travel around the world to facilitate that goal. It also allows rich and powerful people whose actions are inimical to the environment and the economy to have access to her that peons such as you or I will never see.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)More crap about she doesnt deserve her position. Sexist bullshit in fact.
Hell most people have not a clue what the Foundation is or what it does...
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VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)She has always had a career of her own. She stood up to Republican indignence to try to get YOU universal healthcare many years ago.....she was the first....First lady to speak at the UN Conference on Women....bucking tradition and not waiting until the Presidents first visit...horrifing Republicans at the time...oh and ever hear of a littke something called SCHIP? To say that this woman the most qualified candidatte running bar none ONLY rode her husbands coattails is demonstrably false and misogyny
Hope someone alerts on it...
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)but this is NOT one of them.
Bullshit indeed.
teach me everything
(91 posts)and none of what you said makes her wholly qualified for President of the United States.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)But sexism always seems to get a by...
Well well it appears it didnt this time!
Thank you jury!
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)She is well qualified...by any stretch....only misogynists would say otherwise. She IS the most qualified candidate running by anyones definition...
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)The term "Gold Digger" died with Dean Martin.
Psephos
(8,032 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Psephos
(8,032 posts)We clearly have different ideas of what's involved in earning something.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)The friend you agreed with back there got a hide for his sexist position....
Psephos
(8,032 posts)But someone who does not drive herself anywhere she's going, does not fix her own meals, and does not know that you can have two email accounts on her cell phone has little in common with the people I know who do earn their own living.
Someone who charges a university a quarter-million dollars (a university!) for a half-hour speech is a special variety of earner indeed. In my circle, we call those kind "one-percenters."
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)You think FDR ever made his own PB&J sandwich?
Psephos
(8,032 posts)FDR's peanut butter sandwiches are of course the vital issue in this discussion of how the chauffeured, chef-fed, technologically challenged candidate who makes a quarter-mil per hour is "one of us."
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)FDR proves that.....
You seem to be making the complaint about having hired help......Dare I say FDR probably never had to put his toothpaste on his own toothbrush for crying out loud. Didnt prevent him from empathizing with those less fortunate
And I might point out they have a foundation serving more than 400 million people..world wide. So yeah that idea you have that she is a cold hearted rich lady....is laughable (at the very least)
Psephos
(8,032 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)You want to throw rich rich rich FDR under the bus the creator of The New Deal....because he was wealthy?
FDR proves you wrong.....
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)You see no irony in what you just said at all huh?
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)From the University to charity....
You always fail to mention that fact too...
Psephos
(8,032 posts)Some charity indeed.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Utter and unadulterated hogwash!
CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 150 heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. As of 2013, CGI members have made more than 2,300 commitments, which have improved the lives of over 400 million people in more than 180 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued at $73.5 billion.[36
73.5 Billion dude!
And thats JUST the Clinton Global Initiatve! And as of 2013!
MADem
(135,425 posts)If you can prove that big stinker I'd love to see your evidence.
The Clinton foundation gives most of the dough directly to the people who need it. They don't do a lot of managing, their paradigm is different from most charities.
In fact, they are one of the most "bang for the buck" charitable organizations going, because they keep their overhead so lean.
But hey, I am waiting to hear about that Fifteen Percent Honker you tossed out, there....
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)Based on their published financials, they give 88.4% of their funds to programs. I think Limbaugh (who is the source of the 15% number) got his numbers reversed.
http://online.fliphtml5.com/dyjm/lpkb/#p=94
Even Politifact called Limbaugh's statement "mostly false", (but with a "grain of truth". Hey, it's Poltifact, what can I say?)
http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2015/apr/29/rush-limbaugh/rush-limbaugh-says-clinton-foundation-spends-just-/
That said, my point continues to be that while charity work is commendable, for most politicians (and celebrities to be fair) it is a means to an end. However to claim that only 15% of the money raised is used by the Clinton Foundation to benefit people is a base libel, and provably not true.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)Also, Fiorina made her claim on June 10th, Limbaugh on April 23rd.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Du BECAUSE Fiorina did so recently and Politifact debunked that nonsense.....its a Republican meme from her being spouted on DU today...coincidence? I think not!
Kelvin Mace
(17,469 posts)and have posted factual evidence disproving.
Whether you believe it or not, we agree pretty much on the actual facts. What we disagree on is our opinion of HRC's motivation. Our opinions are based on our interpretation of the facts, our life experiences, and our own biases. I will certainly admit I may be wrong. I may have allowed cynicism to darken my opinion of politicians to such a point I can see nothing good in them. Conversely you could be wrong, or on the third hand, we both could be wrong.
I have to leave now, but would like to thank you for taking the time to discuss this with me. I will endeavor to be more measured in my words next time around.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)at the peons. Why do people worship the wealthy? We have 22% of American children living in poverty and the 1% don't give a crap.
HappyPlace
(568 posts)Last time I watched her interview all the questions were about Hillary Clinton.
This will be a carefully staged event.
And it will be obvious to a great many viewers.
More fail from Clinton and her media sycophants.
teach me everything
(91 posts)and a lot of tap dancing. Mitchell will be ordered not to mention the email "scandal", and let Hillary try to get out of this "non-scandal".
HappyPlace
(568 posts)Of this we can be sure, Hillary won't do any other sort of interview.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)what Clinton staffers will arrange, somehow. And Mitchell will carefully conceal her awareness of what is actually going on/act stupid.
msrizzo
(796 posts)You'll see.
teach me everything
(91 posts)Just sayin'....
msrizzo
(796 posts)The emails will be asked about. I'll take that to the bank. I know it's kind of fun to say outrageous stuff before the fact but how on earth would Andrea Mitchell not ask her about the emails. She works for MSNBC the emails are their bread and butter.
teach me everything
(91 posts)We'll see what kind of interview Clinton receives.
msrizzo
(796 posts)I have no opinion about how the interview will go. All I'm saying is that the emails will come up.
msrizzo
(796 posts)And asked and asked. So I win the non-bet.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)have written the question and H. Clinton will have a prepared answer. You'll see.
840high
(17,196 posts)Psephos
(8,032 posts)underpants
(182,736 posts)Andrea traveled a lot with her when Hillary was Sec. Of State.
TrumanTown
(15 posts)Mrs Greenspan -"Hillary How Was Our Cocktail Party Went With You And Bill The Other Night?" Hillary -"Mrs Alan Greenspan Bill And I Had A Fabulous Time, I Love The Hors D'Voures They Were Delish" "That Is The Interview Thanks For Watching!!"
underpants
(182,736 posts)People here dismiss Andrea but I see her as an insight to the DC cocktail party crowd. Basically- here's what was decided last night so you might as well get ready for it.
Scred loves Lily
(17 posts)I'm sure Andrea Mitchell-Greenspan is going to blow the lid off of everything. The only thing that smells worse than rancid cat food is rancid cat shit, and desperation.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Bullshit!
teach me everything
(91 posts)And that's what the interview is all about.
I'd rather see her get grilled LIVE than a taped softball interview.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)I am sure she is bothered by your disapproval.
teach me everything
(91 posts)Hillary's trustworthiness numbers are not looking good - recent polls shows 51% don't favor her and it's a jump from 44%.
I cannot force you to change your mind, only can guide you to making the right choice. You still insist on Clinton - and I have no idea why you support her - I'd like hear your rationale.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)As her support among women, Blacks and Hispanics is holding strong. You cannot win without them...
You cannot "force me to change my mind" indeed....when polling supports my position any all odds are are STILL in her favor....but I can lead a horse to water but I cannot make him drink.
teach me everything
(91 posts)What did you like about Hillary that earned your support?
What policies and stance did you like? What issues are dear to your heart?
I'm just trying to understand your rationale for voting for Clinton.
VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)Http://ontheissues.org/hillary_clinton.htm
Her ability to stand up to bullshit attacks..
Simple answers to "simple questions"
teach me everything
(91 posts)She can't stand up to bullshit attacks because she created the mess herself.
150 classified emails that contains FGI. Do you know what FGI means?
840high
(17,196 posts)hughee99
(16,113 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)A good lapdog should have more than one command nailed down.
(To the jury: it's been a long day and I like wordplay)
teach me everything
(91 posts)Love Elsie!
Purveyor
(29,876 posts)numbers will skyrocket after this...
truebrit71
(20,805 posts)... that Mrs Greenspan gently lobs at her...
fbc
(1,668 posts)Hillary will probably come out looking great by comparison.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)LovingA2andMI
(7,006 posts)For the rest of the afternoon, Andrea Mitchell will stay in the 12-1 p.m. position. Likewise, Thomas Roberts will remain in the 1-3 p.m. slot that he took over a few months ago as the network began its pivot from opinion to (mostly) hard news programming.
Following the aforementioned Snow in the 3-5 p.m. block will be Chuck Todd at 5 p.m., a move that was also previously reported by Mediaite in late July."
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/exclusive-msnbc-to-expand-morning-joe-one-more-hour-kate-snow-gets-afternoon-role/#
NOT!!!!
Kingofalldems
(38,444 posts)will get soft balls from Andrea Mitchell. She harps on the email stuff all freaking day. She did the same with Benghazi--Benghazi!!
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Geronimoe
(1,539 posts)of the Bernie supporters?
7962
(11,841 posts)Kilgore
(1,733 posts)They will be preapproved, preanswered, and designed to ruffle no feathers and make Hil look like she walks on water.
restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)how DO you like being a grandmother?
i expect about that from mrs greenspan.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)I bet the Clinton campaign writes the questions for dear Andrea. I wonder if Clinton would consider reinstating the idiot Greenspan to see how much more damage he can reap upon the 99%.
ericson00
(2,707 posts)make this party look and sound like a joke. Good thing our standard bearer, the Clintons, doesn't buy into it. Neither does Obama, or even Biden.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)They put profits ahead of everything. They will frack and ruin our water for a few dollars more. Those rich that are standing by and watching are just as bad.
Obama, Biden and esp the Clintons are all reaping the rewards of being rich while 22% of American children are living in poverty. And it will continue to get worse until we have change from the Oligarchy we live in.
The rich don't want us to die, they just don't care if we do.
karynnj
(59,501 posts)It is likely that HRC will be the standard bearer starting when she accepts the nomination if she wins the nomination.
ericson00
(2,707 posts)she's a tough fighter, and doesn't get her mic jacked!
Scred loves Lily
(17 posts)like nothing. She's dead in the water. I wish it was not like this. Maybe she will be a nice grandmother.
vadermike
(1,415 posts)Better to get all this email stuff talked about now. It will completely sink her before the primary even starts or if it lasts beyond the primary and she managed to be the nominee we might be fucked
closeupready
(29,503 posts)LannyDeVaney
(1,033 posts)pathetic comments from the Sanders supporters.
Bitterness doesn't become you folks.
BillH2
(34 posts)Gotta watch a commercial first.
http://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-reports/watch/clinton---i-should-have-had-two-accounts--519579715660