HRC can forever be summed up by Anderson Cooper's question: "Will you say anything to get elected?"

[brentspeak]

The question answers itself.

http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2015/10/13/cnn-democratic-debate-full-transcript/

Anderson Cooper:

Secretary Clinton, I want to start with you. Plenty of politicians evolve on issues, but even some Democrats believe you change your positions based on political expediency.

You were against same-sex marriage. Now you're for it. You defended President Obama's immigration policies. Now you say they're too harsh. You supported his trade deal dozen of times. You even called it the "gold standard". Now, suddenly, last week, you're against it.

Will you say anything to get elected?

[pat_k]

1. kick'n'rec (nt)

[Jackilope]

2. All signs point to YES.

[Dustlawyer]

6. Don't even need a Magic 8 Ball for this!

[bigwillq]

3. You know, yes, she would. (nt)

[pdsimdars]

53. You got that slightly WRONG

Not, you know she WOULD
But
She already HAS

[Trust Buster]

4. BS can forever be summed up by Anderson Cooper's question: "How will you get this through Congress?"

When Sanders was asked how he would get his tens of trillions of dollars worth of spending through Congress, Sanders went on an unhinged tirade about how the Congress represents the establishment bought and paid for by corporations. Does the guy think he's running to be King ?

[2pooped2pop]

30. How will Hillary since she has "evolved" into all of Bernie's positions?

Oh yeah, compromise. Lol

[INdemo]

31. Bernie Sanders will take progressive Congressman with him to Washington

With Bernie Sanders attop the ticket he Democrats will retake the Senate and gain huge in the House.
With Hillary not so because progressive voters will stay home..
"Does this guy think he's king" No

But Hillary sure as hell thinks she is Queen..Its her turn,she is the anointed one and she has had this frame of mind for 30 years.
Hillary is a corporatist always has been always will be.

What makes you so sure Hillary will get anything past the Republicans?
Because Hillary being a part of the establishment thinks she will help the Republicans advance their agenda and then bragg about it sayin she knows how to "get things doane" that will be her tactic.
The TPP,the Keystone,more give-aways for big banks and the list goes on..that's whet I would expect with hillary

[hopeforchange2008]

46. How will Hillary get anything through Congress?

Who have the Republicans spent years and billions trying to thwart? If she becomes president, do you think that deep animosity is going to evaporate?

[Cali_Democrat]

5. The article on your OP is almost 5 months old.

[Duval]

11. Hillary's response to the question was yesterday.

[fbc]

34. Every time I see one of your posts

I think an Uncle Ruckus avatar would be more fitting.

[Biggs McGee]

7. This gif should be all to end all.

[scscholar]

8. Wow, he is so biased

Why he is allowed to call himself a "journalist?"

[RiverNoord]

22. Hm... I recall reading something about actual journalists, once upon a time,

actually posing real questions to politicians, even..., I know it's hard for us to imagine, but, really - even to the point of criticizing them sometimes. How could government even work that way?

Thankfully modern journalists clearly identify the political agendas their bosses are paying them to advance, so that politicians never have to face hard questions from a journalist with, like, sneaky, underhanded questions that aren't even divulged in advance.

Our journalists are world champions at appearing deeply saddened by a tragic death of a child and instantly shifting to cheerful amusement while describing a cute thing some puppy did. No one turns their heads and looks deeply into various cameras in their studios to simulate a perspective shift like they do. And, of course, they're the best looking journalists in the world, bar none.

We're much more civilized now.

[passiveporcupine]

50. Hm... I recall reading something about actual journalists, once upon a time,

actually posing real questions to politicians, even..., I know it's hard for us to imagine, but, really - even to the point of criticizing them sometimes. How could government even work that way?

Some people would rather their candidate get soft-ball questions. Just "their" candidate though!

[VulgarPoet]

39. ...Do you know what journalism even is

holy shit he summed up what a series of link-surfing on google or a few image macros could tell you and posed it in a question-- y'know, what journalists USED to do before they started getting bought out to lob soft questions.

[Dont call me Shirley]

9. A: Yes.

[Herman4747]

10. YES!! LOL!! n/t

[Duval]

12. Yep! nt

[itsrobert]

13. Funny how there is another thread saying the media is on HRC's side

Don't you think?

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. The media is on no Dem's side...

The crazy train took it off the rails with them months ago

[H2O Man]

26. No.

I don't think that's funny.

Respectfully, why do you?

[itsrobert]

28. Wel, on one end Anderson Cooper frames a negative question

and we have another thread saying the media is in the tank for Clinton. Anderson Cooper is the poster boy for the main stream media.

Funny how Sanders surrogates can't keep their negative attacks straight.

[H2O Man]

32. Okay, thanks.

While I disagree with you on this, I appreciate that you took the time to explain. It was in line with the level of decency that I have long associated with your contributions on DU.

As a Bernie Sanders supporter, I think it's fair and accurate to say that much of the media seems to favor Hillary. I was okay when the media favored Obama in 2008, so I don't complain too much about it now. But it is definitely there.

That one journalist asked Hillary one question that was definitely tough, that does not change the overall tone in the media. One of the journalists from CNN asked a couple serious questions last night. Again, they are in the minority.

I'd note that Cooper's question was one that should be troubling to all of us -- no matter if we support Hillary or Bernie -- especially if she is our party's nominee. She definitely has high negatives, and a lot of that is rooted in "trust" issues. We can't afford to pretend they are only the doings of a right-wing conspiracy, or dismiss them as the sour grapes of progressives.

Just my opinion. Again, I thank you for answering my question.

Peace,
Pat

[840high]

14. Hell, yes.

[Kip Humphrey]

15. Some things encapsulate the moment and stick with you because they ring so very true.

[PatrickforO]

16. Somehow, I missed this delightful moment.

Wonder what Clinton said...

[Svafa]

51. My guess: word salad.

[Bleacher Creature]

18. Eight more days of this silliness. nt

[bvf]

19. Better than four years of constantly being lied to.

[Hydra]

35. And then the truth will magically disappear?

Well, damn, that would mean I'm dying next Wed...who'da thunk it?

[BeanMusical]

20. Kick and R

[tclambert]

21. "What answer will get your vote?"

[reformist2]

29. LOL!

[SammyWinstonJack]

23. Why yes, yes she will.

[Fairgo]

24. We'll, yes and no

[Shadowflash]

25. Does a bear shit in the woods?

nt

[VulgarPoet]

42. If a bear shits in the woods, does it make a sound?

That's a malaphor for ya.

[H2O Man]

27. We declare that

some untruths are self-evident.

[fbc]

33. She is shameless.

[Hydra]

36. Wow, was that our MSM coming out and actually saying it?

"Whose side are you pretending to be on today Madam Secretary?"

[VulgarPoet]

43. I knew there had to be a reason I liked him that wasn't just his impressive chest. nt

[southerncrone]

37. And, I'd add, do anything.

[MadDAsHell]

38. Should be "WILL DEMOCRATIC VOTERS ALLOW you to say anything to get elected?" Answer: Yes. nt

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

40. It was obviously a "trick" question.

Because it requires (or, hopes for) an honest answer. Rather than Hillary's usual answers of "sometimes", "maybe", "it depends", "define say anything".

[Mufaddal]

41. I’m Barack Obama, running for president and I approve this message.

Obama: "I’m Barack Obama, running for president and I approve this message."

Announcer: "It’s what’s wrong with politics today. Hillary Clinton will say anything to get elected. Now she’s making false attacks on Barack Obama.

"The Washington Post says Clinton isn’t telling the truth. Obama 'did not say that he liked the ideas of Republicans.' In fact, Obama’s led the fight to raise the minimum wage, close corporate tax loopholes and cut taxes for the middle class.

"But it was Hillary Clinton, in an interview with Tom Brokaw, who quote 'paid tribute' to Ronald Reagan’s economic and foreign policy. She championed NAFTA –- even though it has cost South Carolina thousands of jobs. And worst of all, it was Hillary Clinton who voted for George Bush’s war in Iraq.

"Hillary Clinton. She’ll say anything, and change nothing. It’s time to turn the page. Paid for by Obama for America."

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/01/obama-hillary-w.html

[madokie]

44. Only a fool or someone in denial

or flat ass not paying attention would think that she wouldn't

[99Forever]

45. Exactly.

[WillyT]

47. Yep...

[warrprayer]

48. Kick

And rec

[Enthusiast]

49. Kicked and recommended! Wake up, people! nt

[pdsimdars]

52. I got a lot of respect for Anderson from that forum

And that question was PERFECT. Of course, the answer so far seems to be a resounding "YES!!!"